Use and Care Manual

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Cleaning the Tool Slide:
If the Tool Slide becomes hard to move and
adjust, cleaning and lubricating is required.
1. To make the Tool Slide move freely along
the bed, make sure the Bed Rails are
clean. Apply some paste wax to the Bed
Rails.
2. If the Tool Slide is hard to move towards
or away from you, remove the Tool Slide
from the lathe bed. Clean the Tool Slide
Camshaft (round eccentric rod) with a
petroleum-based solvent. Lubricate the
rod with a light-weight oil or a dry silicone
spray.
3. Place the Tool Slide back onto the Lathe
Bed.
Cleaning the Tailstock:
If the Tailstock Quill becomes hard to use or
the Hand Wheel is hard to turn, cleaning and
lubricating is required.
1. Remove the Quill Lock by unscrewing
it fully.
2. To remove the Quill, hold the Quill in
one hand while rotating the Hand
wheel with the other hand until the
Quill is free of the internal thread.
3. Remove the 6mm grub screw from the
Tailstock Hand wheel.
4. Remove the Hand wheel and internal
threaded shaft from the Tailstock
Body.
5. Wipe clean all parts, including the
inside of the Tailstock.
6. Lubricate the Quill and Tailstock Quill
Slot with a light-weight oil and apply a
small amount of grease to the Quill
Threads.
7. Reassemble.
Maintenance of the Motor:
Keep the motor free of saw dust and wood chips, especially around the fan housing.
Periodically check for any abnormal noise or excessive heat.
The Motor Brushes should be checked every five years and replaced when the brush length is less
than 6mm (1/4").
For motor or electronic problems, the machine should be taken to the nearest Teknatool
Service Center. See the contact details at the front of this manual. In the USA, contact our
Teknatool Service Center at 1-866-748-3025.