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Revo 18|36 Lathe \ Maintenance
Maintenance
General
Keep your machine clean. At the end of each day, clean the machine. Wood contains moisture, and if
sawdust or wood chips are not removed they will cause rust.
In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the lathe. Regular oil attracts dust
and dirt. Teflon lubricant tends to dry and has less of a tendency to accumulate dirt and saw dust.
Periodically check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
Drive Belt
The drive belt should last for many years (depending on the usage) but needs to be inspected regularly for
cracks, cuts and general wear. If damage is found, replace the belt.
Bearings
All bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance. If a bearing becomes faulty, replace it.
Rust
The lathe is made from steel and cast iron. All none-painted surfaces will rust if not protected. It is
recommended that they be protected by applying wax or a Teflon- based lubricant to them.
Center Point Alignment & Side Clearance Adjustment
The center point alignment and slide clearance are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be
required.
Should movement or wear have taken place, the following adjustment procedure should be conducted.
Note. The slide clearance of the headstock and the tailstock must be checked and adjusted should it be
needed prior to adjusting the center point alignment.
