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8.0 Maintenance
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Before performing any type of maintenance or adjustments, make
certain that the machine is disconnected from its power source and
completely shut off.
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Never operate the machine until it has been properly lubricated and
all necessary maintenance work has been completed.
NOTE: After changing a setting, making an adjustment, performing
repair/maintenance work, or troubleshooting, please check that all
applicable safety functions are working properly before performing
another operation.
Clean all machinery parts and surrounding areas every day.
Keep a maintenance record and perform recommended
maintenance checks.
8.1 Lubrication
Periodocially lubricate the height-adjustment mechanisms of the
infeed and outfeed tables using a high-quality white lithium grease.
To purchase grease, call Stiles Parts Dept. at 1.800.727.8780.
The cutterhead runs in two single-row sealed and shielded ball
bearings, which are pre-lubricated for their entire life and do not
require maintenance.
Do not get oil on the pulleys and belts. If they are dirty, use a paper
towel or a soft rag to clean and dry them.
8.2 Inspection
FEATURE INTERVAL/SITUATION
Cutterhead Daily
Belt Every week for the first 3 months and
monthly thereafter
Emergency stop Daily - by functional test
Safety guard Daily
Electrical cabinet/system Monthly - Check wiring, loose terminals,
insulation deterioration, voltage check
NOTE: After changing a setting, making an adjustment, performing
repair/maintenance work, or troubleshooting, please check that all
applicable safety functions are working properly before performing
another operation.
8.3 Cutterhead Maintenance
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Before removing cutterhead, wrap it with cloth to protect the tooling
and to prevent injury from sharp edges.
The entire cutterhead assembly may be removed for cleaning, blade
replacement, or other cutterhead maintenance procedures.
To remove the cutterhead:
1. Disconnect the machine from its power source.
2. Remove the rabbeting ledge and fence assembly.
3. Lower the infeed and outfeed tables until they stop.
4. Remove the drive belts.
5. Remove the two hex cap screws and lock washers that hold
the cutterhead to the bed. These can be accessed from the
underside of the bearing blocks.
Hex cap screw
& lock washer
6. Slide the cutterhead out the front side of the machine.
7. Loosen the hex cap screw.
8. Remove the pulley and key.
9. Loosen the screws on both sides.
10. Remove the bearing cap plates.