Team SILK AXL012, Instruction Manual

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SX012/AXL012 Flange Facing and Grooving Machine
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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
The following information sets out recommendations for the maintenance of this equipment.
Periodic maintenance, when carried out as specified, will help to prevent premature failure of
the equipment. Should a component fail or its operation become suspect the equipment
should not be used until the fault has been rectified.
7.2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance tasks are those required to help prevent premature failure of the
equipment. It is recommended that all the tasks should be carried out when specified.
PERIOD TASK
Daily when in use or on
completion of a job
Clean the equipment.
Check that all the components are present and in
good working order.
Check for correct operation of all the control devices.
Check all fasteners are properly tight.
Grind the cutting tools
Check and adjust jib strips, nil play but free moving
Wipe all components with a small quantity of light
machine oil
Weekly when in use Complete the daily tasks.
Check the drive motor bearings, gears and vanes for
wear/ damage – see manufacturer’s literature in
Appendix D
Monthly when in use Complete the daily and weekly tasks.
Grease the motor gearbox using 3 shots Moly-based
general purpose grease
Grease the saddle (1 point) using 2 shots Moly-
based general purpose grease