Axminster Trade AT305PS, Original Instructions Manual

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Instruction manual for 12” panel saw
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5. MAINTENANCE
5-1. Machine cleaning & check
Before carrying out maintenance, adjustments or demounting any machine member,
turn the main switch to 0. Then lock it and indicate this with a sign.
The general cleaning can extend life of usage for the machine and it would also affect
operation safety.
Using aspirator to clean the machine:
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Eliminate dust and chips from the table and all cavities
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Weekly clean all moving parts in particular the elements exposed to the
dust and to the resin by using a brush or cloth with safe solvent.
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Clean carefully: clean guides of crosscut fence, sideways of the sliding table,
rod of the fence, and groove by safe solvent.
CHECK OF SAFETY DEVICES
For safe usage of the machine, the safety devices shall be efficient.
Check the controls for emergency stops every 2 weeks with a test. With the machine
under normal operating condition, press the emergency button arranged on the
machine, the saw blade shall stop.
※ NOTE: If the belts get slack, the braking time may increase. Therefore,
make sure that the belts are stretched or in good condition.
MACHINE REMOVAL - STORING
Disconnect the machine from the electrical and pneumatic system. After totally clean
the machine, wipe antirust protection on it, and preventing the machine in
environment.
CAUTION
Stop processing and contact the local agent a.s.a.p. while the
machine has troubles.