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Maintaining the Nova Comet II Wood Lathe:
General Maintenance:
Interval
Maintenance
After each use:
Clean the work area and lathe. Vacuum scraps and dust from the
inside of the Headstock, between the Lathe Bed Rails, and under the
Tool Slide and Tailstock. Do not neglect this especially if the work
piece was 'green' with excess moisture. Failure to clean-up after green
turning can cause rust marks and pitting of the surfaces of the lathe.
Monthly:
Wax exposed cast-iron parts with a good quality paste wax or dry
silicone spray, especially the bed rails. Buff out the wax thoroughly.
Check tightness of nuts and bolts; especially the grub screw (set screw)
on the motor pulley and the lathe mounting bolts.
Lubricate with one or two drops of light-weight oil, Index pin Shaft, and
the Tool Slide Camshaft (remove plastic plug) and the Tool Slide
Camshaft Bores.
Lubrication Locations:
