Sharp TMV Series - Machine Maintenance; Maintenance Schedules and Tasks

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3. Adjustment of Work Table Gib (Figure 27):
Work table gib (C) is attached between
saddle and work table dovetail.
a. Loosen the setting lever (A) (Vide Figure 27).
b. Clean the slideway and add the lubricant
c. Use a screwdriver to adjust the big bolts (B) on left and right sides of the saddle.
d. Method of Adjustment. If the Long feed handwheel is felt too loose by turning,
loosen the adjusting bolt on the right side of the saddle a little bit. Then, lock •up
the adjusting bolt on the left side before turning the handwheel again. If the
handwheel is too tight, just reverse the steps repeatedly until the work table
sliding is satisfactorily smooth.
e. Replace the worn out gibs whenever it is necessary.