SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180
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NOTE
Some older MARK V’s do not have an access hole.
Blowing out the Headstock, on those machines,
must be done by lowering the Motor Pan Assem-
bly.
2. Using an air compressor, work through
the openings and completely blow out
all the sawdust from the inside of the
Headstock. Replace the Logo Cover.
CLEANING THE WORKTABLE
1. Clean the Miter Gauge Slots with a clean
soft rag and mineral spirits. With a 5/32"
Allen Wrench, remove the two Screws
that secure the Table Insert. Using a small
stick or small stiff brush, remove any
sawdust that has accumulated under the
Table Insert.
CLEANING THE RACKS
1. With a small, stiff brush, reach in through
the Logo Cover opening and brush off
the teeth on the portion of the Quill
inside the Headstock, as demonstrated
in Figure 112. Then extend the Quill out
from the Headstock as far as it will go
and brush off the outside teeth.
Figure 112
2. To clean the Table Rack, remove the
Table from the Carriage. Brush the saw-
dust from between the teeth on the Table
Support Tubes and the Pinions in the
Carriage.
BRUSHING OFF
1. Give the entire machine a good going
over with a soft brush to remove any
remaining sawdust. If you find any
grease or grime on the Way Tubes, or
any other part, clean it off with mineral
spirits.
2. When your MARK V is clean, wax and
buff all parts (refer to Waxing), replace
the Table in the Carriage, reinstall the
Table Insert, Belt Cover, and Logo Cover.
LUBRICATING
All the bearings are shielded and perma-
nently lubricated so they do not need lubrica-
tion. However, there are several other parts
that require lubrication.
To lubricate your MARK V, first clean the
machine thoroughly, as described in Clean-
ing. But don't reinstall the Belt Cover or Logo
Cover. Then follow these procedures
LUBRICATING THE SHEAVES
Every 25 hours of running time or once a
month if not in use, lubricate the Floating
Sheaves (Pulleys) with a good 10w non-deter-
gent oil. Be sure to oil both Upper and Lower
Sheaves. Apply the oil sparingly (2-5 drops
only) as too much will mix with sawdust and
cause parts to stick.
NOTE
DO NOT use penetrating oils or oils in aerosol
cans. They tend to gum up at low temperatures.
1. To lubricate the Sheaves, first plug in the
MARK V, turn it on and run the Speed
Dial up to the highest speed. Then turn
the machine off and unplug it. This is the
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