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Maintenance
WARNING
Disconnect the machine from power source
before proceeding with any maintenance!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Periodically clean the inside of the machine for
dust control. Use an air hose to blow out dust
from motor fan and motor cover.
Keep the brake switch (A, Figure 15) clean and
free of dust build up.
Adjust the lower wheel brush (B, Figure 15) to
make contact with the tire as the brush wares.
Keep pulleys and belts free from dirt, dust, oil
and grease.
Replace worn v-belt as needed.
Remove rust from the tabletop with WD-40 and
a Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad. Keep a light coat of
WD-40
on the table top when not in use.
Keep the bandsaw blade sharp and clean.
Lubrication
WARNING
Disconnect the machine from power source
before proceeding with any lubricating!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Clean and grease upper guide raising and
lowering rack (C, Figure 15) monthly, or as
needed.
Oil the components (D, Figure 15) that the
upper wheel slides on for blade tension
monthly, or as needed.
Grease the tensioning screw (E, Figure 15)
monthly, or as needed.
The guides (F, Figure 15) require inspection
daily or every 8 hours of use. Check that
the bearings spin freely and that the bakelite
guides are adjusted to the blade.
If tilting the table frequently, clean off the
table tilt trunions and apply a white lithium
grease to the friction points.
Figure 15