Hardinge Lathe T-42

- At the left end of the machine, remove access cover

- If present, remove the plug(s) from the end of the spindle draw tube(s)

- Completely loosen the six draw tube screws

- Rotate the draw tube nut counterclockwise to disengage the draw tube from the work-holding device

- Remove the work-holding device(s) from the spindle(s)

- If the machine is equipped with the optional sub-spindle, cover the sub-spindle to protect it from chips while the main spindle is being cleaned

- Close the main coolant guard door

- From the left end of the machine, use an air line to blow chips and coolant out of the main spindle

- If the machine is equipped with the optional sub-spindle, cover the main spindle to protect it from chips while the sub-spindle is being cleaned

Warning: Only trained personnel should perform this procedure

Will the batteries expire before the machine is put back into service?

If yes, proceed with the following steps

Control battery located behind the control display panel and on top of the control unit

Axis drive batteries located on the drive units in the power case

Upload a photo of the replaced batteries

Sign off on the battery replacement

Verify the machine is powered down

Remove the clear shield from terminal strip

Disconnect all wires in conduit from the terminal strip and circuit breaker

Disconnect the conduit from the chiller unit

Disconnect temperature probe wires from the terminal strip

Remove the temperature probe wires from the chiller unit

Replace the clear shield on the terminal strip

Release the two latches and remove access cover

Wash the coolant catcher with a cleaner recommended by the coolant manufacturer

Sign off on the cleaning procedure

Verify the machine is powered down

Wait a sufficient amount of time to allow the coolant to drain into the tank

At the right end of the machine, remove access cover

Release the locking handles and disconnect coolant hose coupling

If the coolant tank is equipped with a coolant level sensor, disconnect cable from the receptacle on the coolant tank

Release two latches and remove left end skirt

Move the tank from under the machine