Re: Head guide rails clean & lube - head

["Bruce Roorda" <possum1@softhome.net>]

Another $.02 US--

I've used WD40 on printers and tractors and lots of things in between, with
no problems with plastic or rubber.  That may be because I don't put it on
the things that don't need lubrication.

On any closely fitted mechanism cleaning is most important.  Just adding a
lubricant will result in sticky gunk.  Wipe off all dirt and old lubricant
thoroughly, then apply a small quantity of your lube with a toothpick or
small swab.  Wipe most of it off again.  Cycle the mechanism.  Don't apply
any lube with a spray can.  Spray a little in a small container (make an
aluminum foil cup) and dip your toothpick or swab in that.

Bruce Roorda
Possum Hill Farm

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Knox" <cknox@netspace.net.au>

> That said, I'm dubious about its use on any device containing plastic
> unless I knew for certain the non-metal component was specially designed
to
> withstand petroleum products.
>
> Charles



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