Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
961006
10
REV042023
4. Repeat step 3 to adjust rear idler wheel in line with the upper idler wheel and contact wheel.
Tighten locking nuts.
5. Install new belt. Roll the belt manually to observe how it tracks. If belt does not track properly
repeat steps 3 & 4 until belt tracks properly.
6. Reconnect machine to power and turn on to observe belt tracking. Turn the machine off
immediately if you see the belt start to track off the wheels. The belt may track slightly to one
side or the other.
7. Adjust tracking control to move belt either way on face of contact wheel to finish adjusting
belt tracking.
MAINTENANCE
When making machine adjustments/repairs make sure machine is not connected to power
supply.
Before each use:
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Loose nuts and bolts
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Worn or damaged belt
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Worn or damaged wires
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Blow out metallic filings from wheels
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Empty spark tray (as needed)
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Safety guards are in place and operational
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Any safety concern or damaged part
Weekly Maintenance:
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Lubricate threaded components and sliding devices
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Clean and inspect sliding surface underneath the top side of the belt
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Apply rust inhibitive lubricant on all non-pointed surfaces
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Inspect edges of the rubber contact wheel. Replace wheel is edges become rounded
Monthly Maintenance:
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Apply 2 drops of light machine oil to the rear wheel support to rear wheel handle interface.
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Check v-belt tension. If you can hear the belt hitting the belt guard when the motor starts,
v-belt requires re-tensioning. Remove the 4 bolts that secure the motor to machine base
and slide motor towards rear of the machine, tighten 4 bolts back down.
LUBRICATION
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Bearings are permanently sealed and lubricated.
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Once a month apply 2 drops of an ISO 32 oil. Release and apply belt tension to distribute
oil.
