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Model G0704 (Mfg. Since 0 8/11)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check:
• Make sure mill/drill is disconnected from
power when not in use.
• Check for loose mounting bolts.
• Make sure mill/drill is clean and lubricated.
• Check for worn or damaged wires.
• Check for any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check:
• Check that gibs are adjusted properly.
Biannual Check:
• Lubricate headstock lead screw and gears.
Schedule
Regular lubrication will ensure your mill/drill per-
forms at its highest potential. Regularly wipe all
sliding surfaces with Primrose
®
Way Oil (Page 34)
or a light machine oil, then move the components
back and forth several times to ensure smooth
movements (Figures 45–47). Every six months,
or more often with heavy use, clean and lubricate
the leadscrews and vertical handwheel ring & pin-
ion gears, as outlined on Page 38.
Protect other unpainted cast iron surfaces with
regular applications of products like G96
®
Gun
Treatment, SLIPIT
®
, or Boeshield
®
T-9.
Lubrication
Figure 45. Vertical way lube location (both
sides).
Figure 46. Cross way lube locations.
Figure 47. Longitudinal way lube locations.