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Chapter 6 – Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance; Verification Of Safety Systems
Note: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, please read and follow
the directions in this manual covering safe practices for operation, setting and
maintenance. Maintenance operations should only be performed by qualified personnel
as described in chapter 1.
• Keep a maintenance log to record all maintenance activity on each machine.
WARNING:
Due to the hazard of live power, special caution should be taken with electrical repairs
or component replacement. Electrical maintenance should only be performed by
qualified personnel as outlined in chapter 1. All Electrical Safety Rules should be
observed.
Maintenance Schedule
Always
• Remove chips as necessary from the chip pan area.
Daily
• Ensure the air lubrication unit dispenses oil, and that the oil reservoir remains
filled. (Use Marvel No. 085, Mobil Velocite No. 10 or equivalent oil, detailed
lubrication specifications can be found in the mechanical manual)
• Ensure the water trap is being drained as required (if equipped).
• Ensure the waylube reservoir level is maintained (if equipped). (Use Mobil
Vactra No. 02, Amoco Waytec No 68, Sunoco Sunwaylube No1180, or
equivalent oil, detailed lubrication specs can be found in the mechanical manual)
• Ensure that all guards are in place and functioning properly.
Weekly
• Check operation of all cooling fans.
• Clean any chips from around the tool turret.
• Add a few drops of way lube to the tailstock as
shown in figure to right.
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