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G1495 Heavy-Duty Wood Lathe
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
V-Belt
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, lubrication is not required for the life of
the bearings.
The threads on the locking handles and levers
may require a small amount of lubrication over
time.
The sliding pulley sheaves on the headstock and
the motor should receive a shot of light oil period-
ically to assure smooth speed changes.
Inspect regularly for tension and wear. Replace
when necessary with a size A-52 belt. Check pul-
leys to ensure that they are properly aligned. See
stand assembly section for proper tension and
pulley alignment procedures.
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model
G1495 Wood Lathe will ensure its optimum per-
formance. Make a habit of inspecting your lathe
each time you use it. Check for the following con-
ditions and repair or replace when necessary.
1. Loose mounting bolts.
2. Worn switch.
3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
4. Damaged V-belt.
5. Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
General
Lathe Bed
The bed, ways and other non-painted surfaces on
the Model G1495 should be protected against
rusting and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after
every use ensures that moisture from wood dust
isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal
surfaces.
Some woodworkers recommend using automo-
tive paste wax on exposed steel and cast iron sur-
faces. The wax provides a layer of protection, as
well as reducing friction. Avoid waxes that contain
silicone or other synthetic ingredients. These
materials can find their way into lumber that’s
being worked, and can make staining and finish-
ing difficult. If you use paste wax, make sure that
it’s 100% Carnauba wax.
DO NOT attempt to perform any mainte-
nance procedure while the machine is run-
ning. Wait until the machine is turned off,
unplugged and all moving parts have come
to a stop before proceeding! Serious per-
sonal injury may occur.
