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845180 SHOPSMITH MARK V
4. When you've lubricated both Sheaves,
replace the Logo Cover and Belt Cover.
Attach the Sanding Disc to the Main
Spindle and while rotating the Disc
(clockwise) turn the Speed Control Dial
to “Slow” speed. Plug in the MARK V
and turn it on. Run the machine com-
pletely through the speed range several
times to help spread out the oil.
LUBRICATING THE LOCKS
Every 50 hours of running time or at least once
a year, apply a dry lubricant product to the
threads of the Headstock Lock.
1. First inspect the Threaded Rods of the
Headstock Lock (found inside the Head-
stock) and the Carriage Lock (under-
neath the Carriage). Brush off or wipe off
any foreign materials.
2. To lubricate the Headstock Lock, loosen
the Lock as far as possible. Then reach
inside the Access Hole opening and ap-
ply a small amount of powdered graph-
ite to the points where the Threaded Rod
screws into the Wedge Locks, as illus-
trated in Figure 115.
Figure 115
3. Replace the Logo Cover and secure the
Headstock Lock.
only time the MARK V should be turned
off at other than “Slow” speed.
2. Oil the Upper Control Sheave first. While
looking through the Access Hole open-
ing, turn the Main Spindle by hand (clock-
wise) until you locate the hole in the
Sleeve. With the oil can tube inside the
headstock apply 2-5 drops of oil in the
hole, as seen in Figure 113.:
Figure 113
3. To oil the Lower Floating Sheaves, rotate
the Main Spindle by hand (clockwise)
until you find the hole in its Sleeve. This
hole may be difficult to find because of
the Motor Spring that fits over the Sleeve.
When you find the hole, spread the
Spring Coils that cover the hole with a
Large Straight Blade Screwdriver. Then
apply 2-5 drops of oil in the hole, as
shown in Figure 114.
Figure 114
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