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G0619 DELUXE SMALL MILL/DRILL
Service Lubrication
Figure 35. Headstock leadscrew access and lubrication.
Lower Cap Screws
Cabinet
Assembly
2. Use the hex wrench to remove the two lower
cap screws from the cabinet assembly
(see
Figure
35).
3. Hold the cabinet assembly, and remove the
two upper cap screws
(see Figure 35).
4. Carefully lift and swing the cabinet assembly
out of the way from the column, and rest it
aside.
5. Using mineral spirits, a toothbrush, and rags,
thoroughly clean the leadscrew and gears.
6. Paint the headstock leadscrew and gear
teeth with lithium grease, and oil the bearings
as outlined in Figure
35.
7. Reinstall the cabinet assembly on the col-
umn.
On an annual basis, or every six months under
heavy use, we recommend that you clean and
lubricate the headstock leadscrew and gears with
white lithium grease and a light machine oil
.
Tools Needed: Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm ..............................................
1
Tube of White Lithium Grease ..........................
1
Paint Brush for Grease Application ...................
1
Oil Bottle of General Machine Oil ......................
1
Mineral Spirits ............................................. 1 cup
To lubricate the leadscrew and gears:
1. DISCONNECT THE MILL/DRILL FROM
POWER!
Lithium
Grease
Lithium
Grease
Light
Machine Oil
Upper Cap Screws