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Model W1856 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning this lathe is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood
chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with
a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin-dissolving
cleaner to remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast-iron surfaces by wiping them
clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood
dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep the
surfaces rust-free with regular applications of light machine
oil.
Cleaning.&.Protecting
Lubrication
For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine
operation, if you ever observe any of the items below,
shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem
before continuing operations:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Damaged center or tooling.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Loose machine components.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Weekly.Maintenance
• Clean off dust buildup.
• Clean and lubricate lathe bed, spindle, and quill.
Monthly.Check
• V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
General
All bearings on this lathe are lubricated
and sealed at the factory, and do not need
additional lubrication.
Wipe a lightly oiled shop rag on the outside
of the headstock spindle. DO NOT allow any
oil to get on the inside mating surfaces of
the spindle.
Use the tailstock handwheel to extend the
quill out to the furthest position and apply
a thin coat of white lithium grease to the
outside of the quill. DO NOT allow any
oil or grease to get on the inside mating
surfaces of the quill.
MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged. during. all. maintenance.
procedures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,.
serious.personal.injury.may.occur.
