14VF24004. LubricationBefore lubricating, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF and check that the machine has already stopped.4.3 Changing oil4.4 Checking and replacing oil filterPeriod of changing:When using a new machine, change the lubricating oil afterrunning a machine for 200 hours (for about one month).After that, change the oil once or twice a year.Procedure for changing:(1) Remove the belt cover. (page 9)(2) Remove V-belt from the motor pulley. (page 9)(3) Remove the machine from the machine table.(4) Set a container received the oil under the screw ① .(5) After removing screw ① , oil is drained.◆ If the oil filter ② is clogged with dust, lubrication can-not be done properly.◆ Remove the oil filter cap ③ and the oil filter ② tocheck them every six months. If clogged or cracked,clean or replace the oil filter.◆ If oil is splashed from the nozzle insufficiently or in-cludes many bubbles though the oil is sufficiently kept,check or replace the oil filter.Fig. 4-4(6) Reset the screw ① .(7) Change the oil. (See “4.2 lubricating” on page 13)(8) Reset the machine on the machine table.(9) Hang V-belt on the motor pulley and reset the beltcover. (page 9)Fig. 4-5Be careful not to soil the V-belt and the machine pulleywith the oil.Carefully check and replace them without spilling oilstagnant in the oil filter ② when loosening screw ④ .O-ring②③①ATTENTIONADVICE