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MAINTAINING THE SAW
MAGNUM INDUSTRIAL MI-51180 TABLE SAW
Maintenance Schedule
Assuming the saw is used daily, follow this schedule for
cleaning and maintenance.
Daily Maintenance
• Wipe down the table surface and grooves with a rust
preventive product
• Clean pitch and resin from the saw blade.
Weekly Maintenance
• Apply a coat of paste wax OR white talcum powder (which
doesn't stain wood or mar finishes) to the table top. If
using talcum powder, rub it in vigorously with a blackboard
eraser. This will fill casting pores and form a moisture
barrier. This also ensures the table top stays slick and
allows rust rings to be easily wiped from the surface.
• Clean motor housing with compressed air.
• Wipe down the fence rails and apply a dry silicone
lubricant.
• Check condition of the blade and blade guard, power
switch and all mounting bolts.
Periodic Maintenance
• Clean the inside of the cabinet and trunnion area
• Check for excessive play in the tilting and raising
mechanism and in the saw arbor and re-adjust as required.
• Check for belt tension and wear. Adjust or replace the belt
as required.
Lubricating the Saw
Grease the tilting worm gear, raising worm gear, caster system
worm gear, and the trunnion areas with high-grade non-
hardening grease. Check all adjustments after lubricating.
WARNING
Always turn OFF the power switch and unplug the machine before making performing
maintenance.
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