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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
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Lubricant
Frequency
Quantity
Multi-Purpose
GL2 Grease
As Needed
Thin Coat
Blade Guide Rack and Pinion
To.lubricate.the.blade.guide.rack.and.pinion,.do.these.
steps:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Lower the blade guide until it reaches the table.
3.
Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any existing
grease and sawdust buildup on the rack (see
Figure.
63
).
4..
Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease to the
rack.
5.
Move the blade guide up and down several times and
remove any excess grease to help prevent sawdust
buildup.
Figure.63
. Rack lubrication location.
Figure.64.
Tension adjustment assembly
locations (top wheel removed for clarity).
Tension Adjustment Assembly
Lubricant
Frequency
Quantity
Multi-Purpose
GL2 Grease
As Needed
Thin Coat
To.lubricate.the.tension.adjustment.assembly,.do.these.
steps:
1..
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2..
Open the top wheel cover and look through the top
of the wheel.
3.
Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any exist-
ing grease and sawdust buildup on the blade tension
adjustment assembly and tension lever cam.
4.
Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease to the
tension adjustment assembly and tension lever cam
(see
Figure.64
).
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