Originally Posted by
J Miller
Oh, when cleaning the machine, ignore the white oxidation on the lead tube underneath. It's a non issue unless you ingest it. Then it can be hazardous to your health. Lead oxide is a carcinogen.
I think I'm going to need to clean it up at least somewhat. There are large flakes of the oxidization coming off, and Nova's video said to make sure that doesn't get into the gears, and I can see that's been happening. I'm not going to worry about making it shiny but I think I need to get all the loose flaky stuff off. I'm thinking that's a job for outdoors, a mask, and a throw-away towel to catch it all. (Flakes AND the old grease that now has flakes embedded in it)