HARVEY C-18VS, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance
This band saw requires very little maintenance other than minor lubrication and cleaning! The
following sections detail what will need to be done in order to assure continued operation of your
band saw.
8.1 LUBRICATION
Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings, all
bearings are standard sizes, and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or
a bearing supply store.
For adjustment controls, and occasional “shot” of light oil is just about all that is necessary, wipe
off any sawdust with a clean cloth, towel, or dry paint brush, and spray on the lubricant, no not
get oil on the pulleys or v-belt because it could cause belt deterioration and slipping.
8.2 CLEANING
Cleaning your band saw is relatively easy, vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe
off the remaining dust with a dry cloth, if any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to
remove it, treat all unpainted cast iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant after cleaning.
8.3 WHEEL BRUSH
The band saw is equipped with a lower wheel brush, the brush should be check daily and
cleaned when it becomes dirty, there is an adjustment bracket that allows the brush to be adjusted
for bristle wear.
Safety function
The interlocking guards shall be checked at every shift. Open the interlocking guard, the ma-chine
cannot be started. This indicates the interlocking function is correct. If the safety function
is failed, please ask the qualified personal immediately.