OIL RESERVOIR
Examine the oil levels. Both levels should be filled up to one inch from the bottom of the
reservoir. The spindle oil reservoir may have oil in it for up to six months. The way lube
oil reservoir may run out of oil in one week.
AIR PRESSURE
Visually inspect the air pressure gauge to verify that it is set to at least 80-100 PSI. Air
is used to change belt ranges in the spindle, orient the spindle, activate the tool in-out
cylinder, and it is, also, used for the air blast during a tool change. The tool changes
gauge should not exceed 120 PSI.
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Examine the oil levels. Both levels should be filled up to one inch from the bottom of the
reservoir. The spindle oil reservoir may have oil in it for up to six months. The way lube
oil reservoir may run out of oil in one week.
AIR PRESSURE
Visually inspect the air pressure gauge to verify that it is set to at least 80-100 PSI. Air
is used to change belt ranges in the spindle, orient the spindle, activate the tool in-out
cylinder, and it is, also, used for the air blast during a tool change. The tool changes
gauge should not exceed 120 PSI.
