Maintenance
General.
Keep your machine clean. At the end of each day clean the machine. Wood contains
moisture and if sawdust or wood chips are not removed they will cause rust.
In general we recommend that you
only use a Teflon based lubricant on
the lathe. Regular oil attracts dust
and dirt and the Teflon tends to dry
and has fewer tendencies to
accumulate dirt and saw dust.
The exception is the copy saddle,
which is provided with two grease
nipples. Any good quality grease can
be used and the saddle should be
greased every 12 hours of use. After
greasing, wipe off any excess grease
that is visible.
Periodically check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
Drive belt
The drive belt should last for many years [depending on the usage] but need to be
inspected regularly for cracks, cuts and general wear. If damage is found replace the
belt.
Bearings.
All bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance. If a bearing
becomes faulty replace it.
Rust
The lathe is made from steel and cast iron. All none painted surfaces will rust if not
protected. It is recommended that applying wax protects them or a Teflon based
lubricant
Copy saddle chain adjustment.
The chain that controls the lateral
movement of the saddle comes
factory set and should not need
adjustment. The chain is provided
with an adjustment screw and nut
[nut located inside the copy saddle].
If you need to adjust the chain, hold
the chain attachment screw steady [it
has two flats] so that the chain is not
twisted and retention.
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