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Maintaining the NOVA Lathe
WARNING
Always isolate the NOVA lathe from its power source
before carrying out any maintenance procedure
Regular maintenances are essential when considering the long-term use of the lathe.
Maintenance after each use
1. Clean the work area and lathe
2. Vacuum shavings and dust from the headstock, table and base
Monthly maintenance
1. Wax coat the exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax. Buff off thoroughly.
2. Check tightness of nuts and bolts
3. Clean all tapers to ensure a secure fit
6-months Maintenance
1. Lubricate the tailstock quill and its inside threads with a light coat of light weight oil.
2. Check for any rusts on underneath the tool rest, tailstock and on the lathe bed. If there is rust on the
surface, remove it by using a rust removal agent with a abrasive sponge.
Note:
Some rust removal agents may leave a stain on the metal surface. Please check on an area
where stains are not easily visible before applying on the actual metal surface.
Cleaning the Tool slide
If the tool slide becomes hard to move and adjust, cleaning and lubricating are required.
1. To make the tool slide move more freely along the bed, make sure the bed rails are clean. Apply some
paste wax to the rails.
2. If the tool slide is hard to move towards or away from you, remove the tool slide from the lathe bed.
Clean the tool slide camshaft (round eccentric rod) with a petroleum-based solvent. Lubricate the rod
with lightweight oil or a silicone spray.
3. Slide the base back onto the lathe bed.
Cleaning the Tailstock
If the tailstock quill becomes hard to use or the Handwheel is hard to turn, cleaning and lubricating are
required.
1. Remove the 6mm set screw from the tailstock handwheel. If needed, turn the handwheel to expose the
set screw.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the keeper plate from the tailstock body.
3. Remove the quill by unscrewing the tailstock quill lock handle off from the tailstock body and extending
the quill out all the way. Remove handwheel from the tailstock body.
4. Wipe clean all parts including the inside of the tailstock slot.
5. Lubricate the quill, quill lead screw and tailstock slot with lightweight oil, apply small amount of oil to the
quill threads.
6. Reassemble.
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