Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Bearing Lubrication Information
“Ensure all safety precautions are followed whenever any maintenance or repair is
performed on your sawmill. Ensure all proper lockout and tag out procedures are observed.
Failure to follow prescribed safety precautions can result in serious injury and damage to
equipment. As with any lock out procedure the person actually performing the maintenance
must keep the lockout key in possession at all times.”
The following list is a recommended lubrication schedule for bearings operating under
different environmental conditions:
SPEED
TEMPERATURE
CLEANLINESS
INTERVALS
100 RPM *
500 RPM
1000 RPM
1500 RPM
Up to 120 degrees F
Up to 150 degrees F
Up to 210 degrees F
Over 210-250 degrees F
Clean
Clean
Clean
Clean
6 – 12 months
2 – 6 months
2 weeks – 2 months
Weekly
1500 – 2000 RPM
Up to 150 degrees F
Over 150 – 250 degrees F
Any Temp – 250 degrees F
Any Temp – 250 degrees F
Dirty
Dirty
Very Dirty
Extreme Conditions
1 week – 1 month
Daily – 2 weeks
Daily – 2 weeks
Daily – 2 weeks
* Drive bearing on saw carriage