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FIG. 41
LUBRICATION
• Spindle Bearing: Remove Threaded Plug with hex key (not included)
(FIG 41)
.
Add several drops of a of a good quality, 30W motor oil weekly.
• Main Cutting Head pivot shaft. Add a good quality, 30W motor oil as needed.
• Material Clamp Drive Nut, threaded shaft and bearing points. Add several drops
of a good quality, 30W motor oil as needed.
• Drive Gears: Remove Hex Plug in Gear Box Cover
(FIG 41)
. Oil level should be
clearly visible through threaded hole. Add a good quality 80/90W Gear Oil if
needed.
• The drive gears run in an oil bath and will not require a lubricant change more
often than once a year, unless the lubricant is accidentally contaminated, or a
leak occurs because of improper replacement of the gear box cover.
STORAGE
• Unplug Saw from power source.
• Close Coolant Valve.
• Lower Cutting Head to horizontal cutting position. Wrap cord securely around Saw.
• Clean Cutting Head, Saw Base Deck and Blade Rollers of excessive chips.
• Store in a clean, dry, dampness free area preferably covered with plastic sheeting.
During the first few days of operation the worm gear drive will
run hot. Unless the temperature exceeds 200 degrees Fahrenheit
there is no cause for alarm.
Spindle
Bearing
Plug
✓
✓
Gear Box
Plug
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does Not Run
When Switch
Is Turned On
No power to Saw
Check 120 VAC input plug connection.
Check for tripped circuit breaker. The Saw operates on a 15 Amp Minimum
circuit, 20 Amp is strongly recommended.
Motor Runs
Too Slow/
Develops Low
Power
Excessive voltage drop due to local
power company voltage supply
Use at another location or at a time when voltage is higher.
Excessive voltage drop due to Under-
sized and or too long of an extension
cord used
Extension cords not recommended. If necessary, use only 14 Gauge or larger
cord and limit length to 25’.
Blade Does
Not Cut All The
Way Through
Material
Blade worn
Check blade tooth condition and replace per “BLADE REPLACEMENT” section
in these instructions.
Cutting Head Horizontal Stop Pad out
of adjustment
Check blade depth and if necessary, adjust per Cutting Head Stop Pad
Adjustment Procedure outlined under the “ADJUSTMENTS” section in
these instructions.
Blade Cuts
Into Casting
of Saw Base
Deck
Cutting Head Horizontal Stop Pad out
of adjustment
Adjust per Cutting Head Stop Pad Adjustment Procedure outlined under the
“ADJUSTMENTS” section in these instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
