Maintenance & Alignment
Maintenance
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Maintenance & Alignment
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE & ALIGNMENT
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Maintenance
WARNING!
Always turn off and disconnect power before
performing any service to the machine.
Grinding Wheel Replacement
Check the grinding wheel often and change as necessary. Wheels approved for use with
the grinder are available from Wood-Mizer.
The grinding wheel should be in good condition. Replace if worn, the edges look shiny,
and/or the wheel is "burning" the blades.
for grinding wheel installation instructions.
Oil Level
Periodically check the oil level and refill with oil as necessary. The oil level should be at
least half the pump height. Use only Wood-Mizer approved grinding oil.
Filter the oil to remove metal shavings before reusing.
Clean Grinder
Clean metal shavings and oil overspray from the grinder and area surrounding after each
day of operation. Remove metal shavings from the oil tray magnets as needed. Pay par-
ticularly close attention to the moving parts of the grinder to ensure metal shavings do not
accumulate and interfere with grinder operation.