MAINTENANCE
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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11
EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO
M A I N T E N A N C E
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in electrocution or
accidental startup injury.
!
Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning & Protecting
Regular cleaning is one of the most important
steps in taking care of this lathe. We recommend
that the cleaning routine be planned into the
workflow schedule, so that adequate time is set
aside to do the job right.
Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from
the bed ways and chip drawer is to use a wet/dry
shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose.
The small chips left over after vacuuming can be
wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using
compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive
them deeper into moving surfaces and could
cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.
Besides the ways, all other unpainted and
machined surfaces should be wiped down daily
to keep them rust-free and in top condition. This
includes any surface that is vulnerable to rust
if left unprotected (especially any parts that are
exposed to water-soluble coolant). Typically,
a thin film of oil is all that is necessary for
protection.
For optimum performance from this machine,
this maintenance schedule must be strictly
followed. We strongly recommend all operators
make a habit of following the daily maintenance
procedures. Use the chart provided on
Page 67
to ensure this is done.
Ongoing
The condition of machine components should be
carefully observed at all times to minimize the
risk of injury or machine damage. If any of the
conditions below are observed, stop the lathe
immediately, disconnect power, and correct the
condition before resuming operations:
s
,OOSEMOUNTINGBOLTSORFASTENERS
s
7ORNFRAYEDCRACKEDORDAMAGEDWIRES
s
'UARDSREMOVED
s
34/0BUTTONNOTWORKINGCORRECTLYORNOT
requiring you to reset it before starting the
machine again.
s
!REDUCTIONINBRAKINGSPEEDOREFFICIENCY
s
/ILLEVELNOTVISIBLEINTHESIGHTGLASSES
s
#OOLANTNOTFLOWINGOUT
s
Damaged or malfunctioning components.
Daily, Before Operations
s
#HECKADDHEADSTOCKOIL
Page 68
).
s
#HECKADDGEARBOXOIL
Page 71
).
s
#HECKADDAPRONOIL
Page 71
).
s
#HECKADDCOOLANT
Page 75
).
s
,UBRICATETHEWAYS
Page 72
).
s
!DDOILTOTHEBALLOILERS
Page 73
).
s
#LEANLUBRICATETHELEADSCREW
Page 73
).
s
$ISENGAGETHEFEEDCONTROLLEVERONTHEAPRON
(to prevent crashes upon startup).
s
%NSURECARRIAGELOCKBOLTISLOOSE
Daily, After Operations
s
$EPRESS34/0BUTTONANDSHUT
OFF
the
master power switch (to prevent accidental
startup).
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6ACUUMCLEANALLCHIPSANDSWARFFROMBED
slides, and chip drawer.
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7IPEDOWNALLUNPAINTEDORMACHINED
surfaces with an oiled rag.
Monthly
s
$RAINANDCLEANTHECOOLANTTANKTHENADD
new fluid (
Page 75
).
Annually
s
#HANGETHEHEADSTOCKOIL
Page 68
).
s
#HANGETHEAPRONOIL
Page 71
).
s
#HANGETHEGEARBOXOIL
Page 71
).
s
,UBRICATEENDGEARS
Page 74
).
s
#HECKLEVELBEDWAY
Page 28
).
