South bend SB1263, Instruction Sheet

Maintenance

Always disconnect 

lathe from power before 

performing maintenance or 

serious personal injury may 

result.

!

Maintenance Schedule

For optimum performance from your taper 

attachment, follow the maintenance schedule 

below and refer to any specific instructions given 

in this section.

Daily

•  Check/correct loose mounting fasteners.

•  Clean debris and grime from all attachment 

surfaces.

•  Clean/protect attachment table and dovetail 

ways.

•  Correct any other unsafe condition.

Monthly

•  Disassemble, clean, and lubricate slide block, 

pivot pin, and internal ways.

Cleaning & Protecting

Typically, the easiest way to clean debris and 

grime from the attachment is to use a wet/dry 

shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose. 

The small chips left over after vacuuming can be 

wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using 

compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive 

them deeper into moving surfaces and could 

cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.

To keep the unpainted surfaces of the 

attachment table and dovetail ways rust-free and 

in top condition, apply a thin coat of a quality 

way oil after cleaning them.

Lubricating Slide Block, Pivot Pin, 
& Internal Ways

1.

  DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.

  Referring to the assembly instructions, 

remove the attachment body top cover and 

the slide block.

3.

  Clean the slide block, pivot pin, and the 

internal ways with mineral spirits and shop 

rags.

Important: 

Make sure the brass plug in the slide 

block set screw hole remains in place during 

cleaning and lubrication.

4.

  When dry, apply a thin coat of white lithium 

grease to all surfaces of the slide block, pivot 

pin, and internal ways of the attachment 

body, then re-assemble the parts.

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Mfg. Since 9/11

Model SB1263

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