Handy-Thread

Monthly Maintenance:

Lubricate the ball bushing block which is located on the right side of the machine, with a good grade of bearing grease. Wipe a few drops of oil on the under side of the stop cam rod and on the carriage support rod on the left side when facing the machine. Put a drop of oil on the swing stop hinge bolt, and a drop on the switch bars behind the ball bushing block. Wipe the switch cam bars with a slightly oily rag. Put one drop of oil on each 60° hinge at the bottom of the switch bar assembly.

Remove the collet retaining nut and take out the collet. The collet sleeve should then pull out easily. Put a light coat of grease on the collet sleeve, both inside and out, then re-assemble. Remove the belt guard and check the belt for tension. It should be just tight enough to be snug on the pulleys but not "fiddle-string" tight.

Put a few drops of oil on the bronze die opening yoke and on the latch bar slot and on the 5/8" round die yoke shaft. See your die head instruction manual for die head lubrication.