- Occasional lubrication is required
to maintain the efficient and smooth operation of the gearing.
Every Machine Head is thoroughly inspected and oiled before
dispatch.
When applying any oil be careful not to get any
onto the wood of the instrument as this might mark it. Use
a normal lubricating oil. Places to oil are:
(a) Over the gears and worms.
(b) There is a small oil slot between the
bearing bracket and the worm thread. Apply a small amount
of oil here and work it in by turning the button back and
forth.
(c) If the Machine Head is off the guitar, apply a
drop of normal lubricating oil between each roller and the
side plate.
Do not disassemble the Machine Head to do this
though. Wipe any excess oil off before re-assembling the Machine
Head back onto the instrument.
