Maintenance & Alignment
Lubrication
Maintenance & Alignment
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3.
Tighten the laser sight mounting bolts (A).
4.
Reinstall the laser sight guard.
5.7 Lubrication
1.
Remove any debris from the blade drive shaft every 8 hours of operation. Use a soft cloth to apply
a dry graphite daily to ensure resistance-free motion and to prevent surface corrosion.
2.
Lubricate the blade shaft bearings and the bearings of feed rollers every 200 hours of operation with
a lithium grease such as Shell Alvania No. 3. Do not overgrease.
3.
Lubricate the anti-kickback lever bearings every 200 hours of operation with a high-quality
lithium-based grease such as Shell Alvania No. 3.
5.8
Maintaining the Anti-Kickback Fingers
This machine has the potential for kickbacks. Kickbacks can cause the board to be suddenly
and uncontrollably hurled towards the operator. Such action can result in severe injury or death.
If you are working with frozen boards or with boards that have protruding knots, the chance
of kickbacks is increased.
The EG350 edger is equipped with anti-kickback fingers to help prevent kickback from occurring.
To maintain the safety of your edger, periodically inspect the machine to ensure all anti-kickback fingers are
intact and undamaged and have a sharp point. Missing or damaged parts can affect the safety of the
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