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For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11
13" x 40" Heavy 13
®
EVS Lathe
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning & Protecting
Regular cleaning is one of the most important
steps in taking care of this lathe. We recommend
planning a cleaning routine into the workflow
schedule, so that adequate time is set aside to do
the job right.
Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from
the bed ways and chip drawer is to use a wet/dry
shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose.
Small chips left over after vacuuming can be
wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using
compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive
them deeper into moving surfaces and could
cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.
All unpainted and machined surfaces should be
wiped down daily to keep them rust-free and in
top condition. This includes any surface that is
vulnerable to rust if left unprotected (especially
any parts that are exposed to water-soluble
coolant). Typically, a thin film of oil is all that is
necessary for protection.
For optimum performance from this machine,
this maintenance schedule must be strictly
followed. We strongly recommend all operators
make a habit of following the daily maintenance
procedures. Use the chart provided on Page 63
to help ensure this is done.
Ongoing
The condition of machine components should be
carefully observed at all times to minimize the
risk of injury or machine damage. If any of the
conditions below are observed, stop the lathe
immediately, disconnect power, and correct the
condition before resuming operations:
s ,OOSEMOUNTINGBOLTSORFASTENERS
s 7ORNFRAYEDCRACKEDORDAMAGEDWIRES
s 'UARDSREMOVED
s 34/0BUTTONNOTWORKINGCORRECTLYORNOT
requiring you to reset it before starting the
machine again.
s !REDUCTIONINBRAKINGSPEEDOREFFICIENCY
s /ILLEVELNOTVISIBLEINTHESIGHTGLASSES
s #OOLANTNOTFLOWINGOUTWHENCOOLANTSWITCH
is ON and the valve is open.
s Damaged or malfunctioning components.
Daily, Before Operations
s #HECKADDHEADSTOCKOILPage 64).
s #HECKADDGEARBOXOILPage 66).
s #HECKADDAPRONOILPage 67).
s #HECKADDCOOLANTPage 71).
s ,UBRICATETHEWAYSPage 68).
s !DDOILTOTHEBALLOILERSPage 69).
s #LEANLUBRICATETHELEADSCREWPage 68).
s $ISENGAGETHEFEEDSELECTIONLEVERONTHE
apron (to prevent crashes upon startup).
s %NSURECARRIAGELOCKBOLTISLOOSE
Daily, After Operations
s $EPRESS34/0BUTTONANDSHUTOFF the
master power switch (to prevent accidental
startup).
s 6ACUUMCLEANALLCHIPSANDSWARFFROMBED
slides, and chip drawer.
s 7IPEDOWNALLUNPAINTEDORMACHINED
surfaces with an oiled rag.
Monthly
s $RAINANDCLEANTHECOOLANTTANKTHENADD
new fluid (Page 71).
Annually
s #HANGETHEHEADSTOCKOILPage 64).
s #HANGETHEAPRONOILPage 67).
s #HANGETHEGEARBOXOILPage 66).
s ,UBRICATEENDGEARSPage 70).
s #HECKLEVELBEDWAYPage 22).
!
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may result
in electrocution or accidental
startup injury.