Jet J-1600R, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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12.0
Maintenance for J-1600R
Regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial to ensure a long service life for your machine. The schedule below shows
general cleaning, lubrication points and coolant replacement information for the J-1600R Radial Arm Drill Press. Item
numbers are located in Figures 20-22. Using proper eye protection, clean parts using a metal brush and a rag dipped
with oil (Mobil Vactra AA or equivalent).
Press E-stop button and power off before lubricating.
Follow local
regulations for disposal of used coolant/lubricants.
12.1
General Cleaning
No. Item Action Interval Lubricant
1 Column Clean and lightly wipe with oil Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
2 Arm Rail Clean and lightly wipe with oil Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
3 Spindle Clean and lightly wipe with oil
Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
4 Box Table Clean and lightly wipe with oil
Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
5 Base
Remove shavings; clean and wipe exposed metal
surfaces with oil Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
6 Ball Screw Clean with metal brush and oiled rag
Weekly Mobilux Grease No. 3
7 Counterweight guide rails Clean and lightly wipe with oil
Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
8 Spindle motor Blow dust from fan housing with compressed air Periodically --
Table 5
11.2
Lubrication
No. Item Location Action Interval Lubricant *
9
Oil Cup
(for
column clamp)
On cylinder
rest, at bottom
of column Add lubricant to full capacity Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
10 Oil Cup
(for
spindle)
Top of drill
head Add lubricant to full capacity. Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
11 2 Oil Cups
(for
arm rail slide-
ways)
Right side of
drill head Add lubricant to full capacity Daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
12 Elevating gear Fill hole at top
of column cap Top off using fill hole (12a). Fill to sight
glass full level (12b). Check sight
glass daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
13 Counterweight
Chain
Behind drill
head Wipe with oiled rag Weekly Mobil Vactra oil AA
14 Coolant Reservoir in
base
Monitor for cleanliness and efficiency.
Replace when dirty or when cutting
becomes inefficient.
Capacity = 30 liters
(8 gal.)
Frequent
inspection; top
off as needed Use high quality coolant
of choice. (Follow coolant
manufacturer’s
instructions.)
15 Grease nipple
(for spindle)
On quill Lubricate with lube gun Daily Mobilux Grease No. 3
16 Rack Front of arm Lubricate with lube gun Every 3 days Mobil Vactra oil AA
17 Hydraulic oil
reservoir
Rear of
machine inside
guard panel Add lubricant into fill hole (17a) to full
level of sight glass (17b). Check sight
glass daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
Replace annually; drain at (17c). Use
sight glass (17b) to fill to capacity.
NOTE:
Put pipe thread compound on drain plug
before re-installing.
Capacity: 4.5L (1.2 gal.)
After first 6
months, then
once per year Mobil Vactra oil AA
18 Gearbox Top and right
side of drill
head
Top off at fill hole (18a). Fill to sight glass
full level (18b). Check sight
glass daily Mobil Vactra oil AA
Replace annually; drain at (18c). Use
sight glass (18b) to fill to capacity.
NOTE:
Put pipe thread compound on drain plug
before re-installing.
Capacity: 3 liters (3/4 gal.)
After first 6
months, then
once per year
19 One shot lube
unit
(for column)
On arm near
column Push lever down to disperse oil.
Keep filled to capacity. Push lever
once per hour Mobil Vactra oil AA
Table 6
*
IMPORTANT:
If switching brands of lubricants, prevent compatibility issues by thoroughly draining and, if possible,
cleaning the reservoir before filling with the replacement brand.