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7. Maintenance
WARNING
Improper power connection may result in a risk of electrical hazard
Regular maintenance is essential when considering the long-term use of the lathe.
Maintenance After Each Use
1. Clean the work area and lathe.
2. Vacuum shavings and dust from the headstock, table and base.
Monthly Maintenance
1. Wax coat the exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax. Buff off thoroughly.
2. Check tightness of nuts and bolts.
3. Clean all tapers to ensure a secure fit.
6-months Maintenance
1. Lubricate the tailstock quill and its inside threads with a light coat of light weight oil.
2. Check for any rust on the underneath the toolrest, tailstock and on the lathe bed. If there is rust on the
surface, remove it by using a rust removal agent with an abrasive sponge.
Note: Some rust removal agents may leave a stain on the metal surface. Please check on an area
where stains are not easily visible before applying onto the actual metal surface.
Cleaning the Toolslide
If the toolslide becomes hard to move and adjust, cleaning and lubrication are required.
1. To allow the toolslide move more freely along the bed, make sure the bed rails are clean. Apply some
paste wax to the rails.
2. If the tool slide is difficult to adjust, remove the tool slide from the lathe bed. Clean the tool slide
camshaft (round eccentric rod) with a petroleum-based solvent. Lubricate the rod with lightweight oil or
a silicone spray.
3. Slide the base back onto the lathe bed.
Cleaning the Tailstock
If the tailstock quill becomes hard to adjust or the Handwheel is hard to turn, cleaning and lubrication are
required.
1. Remove the 6mm set screw from the tailstock handwheel. If needed, turn the handwheel to expose the
set screw.
2. Remove the quill by unscrewing the tailstock quill lock handle off from the tailstock body and extending
the quill out all the way. Remove handwheel from the tailstock body.
3. Wipe clean all parts including the inside of the tailstock slot.
4. Lubricate the quill, quill lead screw and tailstock slot with lightweight oil, apply small amount of oil to the
quill threads.
5. Reassemble the tailstock.
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