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SERVICING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT & ITS OUTER CASING
The flexible shaft is pre
-
treated with Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant and the casing replaced prior to shipping.
Always inspect the condition of the shaft and its outer casing regularly. Also, inspect at least every fifth working
day that the shaft is properly attached under the hand guard at the machine end. If the shaft appears to have
gaps between the windings from the beginning to the end, the entire shaft will need to be replaced.
Lubricant can be added between the flexible shaft and its outer casing when the shaft is attached to the machi-
ne. In order to add lubricant the cable needs to be removed from the reel. The shaft needs to be taken out from
outer casing about 1 –
1,5
m (3
-
5ft) and lubricant needs to be added on the other side inside the cavity. No more
than 20ml/20g/1oz will be required for the entire shaft. Too much lubricant can cause strain on the cable. After
lubricant is poured, the free shaft end should be pushed through the outer casing. The shaft will push the lubri-
cant evenly inside the outer casing. Connect the shaft to the machine and rotate with low rotation speed so shaft
will push excess oil outside. Use a mat to protect the work area under the machine to prevent damage to floors.
Keeping the shaft well lubricated will prolong its life span and decrease the friction caused by the shaft when it
turns around. Lower friction will decrease the burden caused to the motor.
If preferred, the shaft can be taken out of its outer casing for lubrication.
Appropriate oil to use:
Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant
CHANGING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT
Only use the shaft and its outer casing specified by Picote Solutions. Order the replacement shaft from your resel-
ler. The flexible shaft is pre
-
treated with Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant and the casing replaced prior to shipping.
1.
Loosen the bolts holding the hand guard and remove the hand guard.
2.
Loosen the screws in the shaft socket that hold the shaft. Remove strain relief. Pull the old shaft out of the
machine.
3.
Insert new shaft. Before inserting the shaft inside the shaft socket, add strain relief. Verify that the shaft goes
all the way to the end. Tighten the screws.
FLEXIBLE SHAFT EXTENSION
Flexible extension shafts are available for the Midi Miller in lengths of 10 metres (33ft).
Do not
extend the shaft
by more than
one
extension and only use a Picote Solutions shaft extension and connector.
Before attaching or removing the shaft extension always make sure that the machine is fully turned off and un-
plugged.
1.
Machine as far as possible with the flexible shaft before fitting the extension.
2.
Remove the flexible shaft from the pipe.
3.
Push the extension down the pipe and then connect onto the existing flexible shaft using a shaft connector.
4.
You can then carry on machining.
Note: for vertical pipes connect the extension onto the existing flexible shaft before pushing the extension down
the pipe.
In case there is problem that you cannot solve using this manual, please consult your reseller or the Picote Solutions.
