Baileigh Industrial BS-330SA, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
The maintenance jobs are listed below, divided into daily, weekly, and monthly intervals. If the
following operations are neglected, the result will be premature wear of the machine and poor
performance.
Daily
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Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately.
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Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened.
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Give general cleaning to the machine to remove accumulated shavings.
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Clean the lubricating coolant drain hole to avoid excess fluid.
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Top off the level of lubricating coolant.
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Check blade for wear.
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Raise the saw frame to the top position and partial slacken the blade to avoid useless yield
stress.
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Check functionality of the shields and emergency stops.
Weekly
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Lubricate threaded components and sliding devices.
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Apply rust inhibitive lubricant to all non-painted surfaces.
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Thoroughly clean the machine to remove shavings, especially from the coolant tank.
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Removal of pump from its housing, cleaning of the suction filter and suction zone.
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Clean the filter of the pump suction head and the suction area.
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Use compressed air to clean the blade guides (guide bearings and drain hole of the
lubricating and cooling tank).
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Clean flywheel housings and the race of the flywheels.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.
Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis by qualified personnel.
Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery.