CHAPTER 13
GREASING THE LM GUIDE
13-1) WHERE TO GREASE (IF THERE IS GROOVE ON X, Y LM GUIDE PLATE)
Grease in the groove of the on the LM guide plate.
1) LM Guide
Y LM guide
Table
X LM guide
Frame Stainless cover Stainless cover
[Fig. 13-1]
13-2) GREASING THE LM GUIDE (THERE IS NO GROOVE ON LM GUIDE PLATE)
Grease the LM guide as below for machines that have no groove on the LM guide plate.
� If your greasing device can be inserted to the oiling place, disregard the following and grease directly with the
device.
� Grease the head drive LM guide as below.
① Disassemble the frame from the table
② Unscrew the stainless cover and open.
③ Push the LM guide block to the far front of the machine
④ Lift the timing belt with one hand and grease the groove on both side of the LM guide and the head of the
screw head
⑤ After greasing, close the cover and fasten the screw.
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Timing belt
Timing belt
Where to grease Where to grease
LM guide rail
LM Guide Rail
Both sides
Both sides
X axis Y axis
Timing belt Timing belt
Where to grease
Where to grease
[Fig. 13-2]
13-3) LM GUIDE RAIL ON THE HEAD (ALL SPECIFICATIONS)
① Open the upper shaft cover.
② Grease the LM guide rail.
③ Close the cover.
Upper shaft cover
Upper shaft
cover screw
LM Guide Rail
(Inside part of greasing)
[Fig. 13-3]
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13-4) GREASING CYCLE
Grease the LM guide rail once every 30 days.
13-5) GREASE SPECIFICATION
Use a lithium grease (JIS No.2) Albania No.2.
13-6) PRECAUTIONS
Do NOT grease the needle bar and around the hook.
13-7) GREASING DEVICE
③
13-7-1. Assembling the Device
Assemble ①, ②, and ③ as shown in [Fig.13-4].
②
[Fig. 13-4]
13-7-2) Using the Device
1) Disassemble the handle and the grease bottle.
Handle
Grease bottle
[Fig. 13-5]
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2) Pull the handle outward and insert the grease
in the bottle. Grease handle
Albania No.2
[Fig. 13-6]
3) Fill the holder and push the handle left or right
to fix.
Grease handle
[Fig. 13-7]
4) Put the handle and the bottle together. Nozzle
5) Pull the handle slightly and release.
6) Pull the handle back and the grease will come
out from the nozzle.
Handle
[Fig. 13-8]
[CAUTION]
Grease may leak a little from the nozzle after greasing due to the remaining pressure in the bottle.
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