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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
TURN OFF MACHINE AND DISCONNECT IT FROM THE POWER SOURCE
PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE
5.1 Regular Maintenance & Cleaning
1. Check all bolts and screws regularly to ensure smooth, malfunction-free operation of the machine.
2. Lubricate moving parts of the machine on a regular basis.
3. Clean the machine surfaces.
4. Clean off any tape residue from the cutting blade daily.
5. If the machine is to be stored for an extended period of time, the cutting blade should be oiled
prior to being placed in storage.
5.2 Lubrication
1. The driving chain should be lubricated once a month.
2. The bearings should be lubricated once a month.
3. The transmission axle, driving chain and bearing should be lubricated once a week.
4. All other moving parts should be lubricated on a regular basis.
5.3 Conveyor Belt Replacement/Adjustment
1. Unscrew the screws, removing the protective cover of the belt.
2. Loosen the adjustable bolt until the belt becomes loose.
3. Loosen the set screws, removing the upper plate of the side
power device.
4. Replace the belt.
5. Roll the belt manually and lead it into a suitable position at the
same time.
6. Cover the side power device with the upper plate, tighten set
screws and adjustable belts.
7. Determine proper tension of the belt by slightly pulling the middle
of the belt and adjust the adjustable bolt
Adjustments are made using the adjustable bolt located at the
end of the side conveyor system.