Hafco BM-53VE Operation Manual

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25OPERATION MANUALBefore any maintenance is carried out on the machine, disconnect it from the electrical supply by re-moving the plug or switching off the main switch! Failure to comply may cause serious injury.LubricationThe milling machine is equipped with a “one-shot” lubrication system. The system lubricates the leadscrews and ways. Grease cups on the mill head provide lubrication for the spindle bearings and backgear mechanism. Refer to Fig. 26 for lubrication requirements and Fig. 28 for lubrication points.MAINTENANCEKey Description Lubricant ActionA Spindle bearing oil cup SAE 10 or 10W spindle oil Service dailyB One-shot lube system MOBIL Vectra #2 way lube Check oil daily – add if required. Pulllube handle every hour.C Knee lead screw MOBIL Vectra #2 way lube Service fitting weeklyD Back gear oil cup SAE 10 or 10W spindle oil Service cup when operating in backgear mode – service weeklyPeriodic Maintenance RequirementsDuring operation, periodically vacuum and brushchips and debris from the machine.Periodically operate knee and table lead screwsthrough full range of movement to evenly distrib-ute lubricant (particularly when applied using the“one-shot” system.Periodically apply light machine oil to work tableand other exposed metal surfaces to prevent rustor corrosion.BM-23A Periodically remove vent panels to checkpulleys and belts for unusual wear or grooving.BM-53VE, BM-63VE Operators should vary speedoccasionally to prevent formation of grooves onthe pulley surfaces.When using the coolant pump, periodically cleanthe sump in the machine base to extend pumplife and promote efficient cutting. Change coolantregularly at intervals recommended by the coolantsupplier.Fig. 28Fig. 27