Dake Corporation
724 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.dakecorp.com
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REV022019
MAINTENANCE
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
Frequency
Maintenance
Daily
Fill coolant as needed before operating.
Clean up metal chips and debris.
Weekly
Clean and coat head screw with oil as needed.
Check sliding surfaces and turning parts if lubricant is needed.
Lubricate the driven pulley with 6-8 drops of oil (SAE-30).
Monthly
Lubricate bearing, worm, and worm shaft to avoid wear.
Yearly
Check electrical cord, plugs, and switches for loosening.
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Before performing a blade change ensure that the saw is properly disconnected from its
power source. Gloves should be worn while handling the both the old and the new blade.
1) Raise saw head to the 90
°
vertical position and remove the wheel cover (item 287) by
pulling up and sliding it out from its position.
2) Open the blade guards by unscrewing the two knobs on backside of the blade guard
(item 284).
3) Loosen the blade tensions knob (counter-clockwise) enough to allow the blade to slip off
the pulleys.
a. Set the old blade aside to dispose of.
4) Place new blade between the guide bearings.
a. Make sure the teeth are slanting towards the motor when installed.
5) Slip the blade around the motor pulley and hold in position.
6) Pull the blade taught around the motor pulley and pull the other end up towards the top
pulley.
7) Carefully slip the other end of the blade over the top pulley.
8) Tighten the tension knob (clockwise) until the blade is just tight enough to not slip.
a. Using a gloved hand pull along the blade’s length to make sure the blade does not
slip.
b. Be careful not to overtighten the blade.
9) Replace the blade guards.
10) Place 2-3 drops of oil on the blade.
11) Recheck blade tension after initial cut with new blade.
