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Model G0701 (Mfd. Since 9/17)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
The bandsaw is equipped with two lower brush-
es. The brushes should be checked daily and
cleaned when they become dirty. There are
adjustment brackets that allow the brushes to
be adjusted for bristle wear. Refer to
Adjusting
Wheel and Blade Brushes on Page 59 for
adjustment details.
Wheel Brushes
Schedule
For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, shut down the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Worn or damaged saw blade.
•
Worn or damaged wires.
•
Check/clean wheel brushes.
•
Clean/protect table surface.
•
Check lubrication points.
•
Any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check:
•
V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
•
Clean/vacuum dust build-up from inside cabi-
net and off motor.
Cleaning & Protecting
Cleaning the bandsaw is relatively easy. Vacuum
excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off
the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin
has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to
remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
table by wiping it clean after every use—this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain
on bare metal surfaces. Keep the table rust-free
with regular applications of products like G96
®
Gun Treatment, SLIPIT
®
, or Boeshield
®
T-9 (see
Accessories section for more details).
Lubrication
An essential part of lubrication is cleaning the
components before lubricating them. This step
is critical because dust and chips build up on
lubricated components, which makes them hard
to move. Simply adding more grease to built-
up grime will not result in smooth moving parts.
Clean the components in this section with an oil/
grease solvent cleaner or mineral spirits before
applying lubrication.
All bearings are sealed and permanently lubri-
cated. Leave them alone until they need to be
replaced.
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.