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12. Maintenance
Fig 12.16
Cleaning the Tailstock Barrel
It is advisable to periodically check the thread of the tailstock barrel lead
screw for build up of residue and dust which could impair its movement.
To access the lead screw, first remove the blind set screw of the handwheel
using a 3 mm hex wrench as shown in Fig 12.16 and remove the hand-
wheel to expose the rear of the lead screw, Fig 12.17.
Loosen the tailstock retaining lever and pull out the tailstock barrel, Fig
12.18.
Unscrew the lead screw fully as shown in Fig 12.19.
Please note: The thread is left handed and works in the opposite
direction to conventional threads.
Clean all residue and debris from the thread using a degreasing agent and
replace the lead screw inside the tailstock barrel.
Refit the lead screw into the barrel and insert the barrel back into the tail-
stock, ensuring the flattened area is in line with the tailstock locking lever’s
screw, as shown in Fig 12.20.
Fig 12.19
Tailstock
barrel
Lead screw
Fig 12.20
Fig 12.18
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