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OPERATION MANUAL
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 LUBRICATION
The Thicknesser should provide you with a long time of service provided the following
maintenance operations are performed.
1. A quality paste wax should be applied to the table surface to ease the movement of the
workpiece across it. Be sure to buff off all excess wax so that it does not get absorbed into
the wood when planing.
2. Having clean feed rollers is essential for optimal results. After disconnecting the machine
from the power supply, check the feed rollers after each use for buildup of pitch, gum,
or resin and be sure to clean off with a non flammable tar and pitch remover.
3. Any moving parts should be cleaned regularly with a penetrating oil and lubricated with a
light coating of medium weight machine oil.
FEED CHAIN LUBRICATION
To lubricate feed roller chain drive:
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER!
2. Remove the height adjustment crank handle.
(A in Fig.5.1)
2. Remove the (4) socket head cap screws that secure the
top cover to the four columns. (B in Fig.5.2)
3. Remove the top and the side cover to expose sprockets
and chains (Fig. 5.3)
4. Use mineral spirits, stiff brush, and shop rags to clean
any dirt from the chains.
5. Apply a light grade of oil to the chain links and
sprockets.
6. Re-install side cover, the top cover and the height
adjusting crank handle
F
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. 5.3
F
ig
. 5.1
A
E
D
F
ig
. 5.2
B
