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Model G0704 (Mfg. Since 0 8/11)
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6. Lift or remove the rubber way cover, then
use mineral spirits and a brush to clean as
much of the existing grease and debris as
possible off of the cross travel leadscrew
shown in Figure 49. Allow leadscrew to dry.
Every six months, or more frequently under heavy
use, we recommend that you clean and lubricate
the leadscrews and vertical handwheel gears with
a light machine oil and multi-purpose grease.
Tools Needed: Qty
Hex Wrench 3, 4mm .......................................... 1
Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease ........................... 1
Paint Brush for Grease Application ................... 1
Oil Bottle of 10-30w Synthetic Oil ..................... 1
Stiff-Bristled Nylon Brush for Cleaning .............. 1
Mineral Spirits ................. As needed for cleaning
Shop Rags ...................... As needed for cleaning
To lubricate the leadscrews:
1. DISCONNECT MILL/DRILL FROM POWER!
2. Lower the headstock as far as you can with-
out the spindle contacting the table surface.
3. Use mineral spirits and a brush to clean as
much of the existing grease and debris as
possible off of the vertical leadscrew shown
in Figure 48. Allow leadscrew to dry.
Figure 48. Vertical leadscrew location.
Figure 49. Cross travel leadscrew location.
Figure 50. Longitudinal leadscrew location.
4. Apply light machine oil to the exposed
leadscrew threads, then move the headstock
through its full range of motion several times
to disperse the oil along the full length of the
leadscrew.
5. Using the cross handwheel, move the table
as far forward as possible.
7. Apply light machine oil to the exposed
leadscrew threads, then move the table
through its full range of cross motion several
times to disperse the oil along the full length
of the leadscrew.
8. Using the longitudinal handwheel, move the
table as far to one side as possible.
9. From beneath the table, use mineral spirits
and a brush to clean as much of the existing
grease and debris as possible off of the longi-
tudinal travel leadscrew shown in Figure 50.
Allow the leadscrew to dry.
10. Apply light machine oil to the exposed
leadscrew threads, then move the table
through its full range of longitudinal motion
several times to disperse the oil along the full
length of the leadscrew.