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 once a week that
the shaft is well 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
machine. To add lubricant the shaft has to be disconnected from the clutch and removed from the reel. Around 1
-
1.5m (3
-
5ft) of shaft should be removed from the outer casing, with the lubricant applied to the inside of the
casing. No more than
20ml/20g/1oz
will be required for the entire shaft. Too much lubricant can cause a strain
on the shaft.
After the lubricant has been poured, the free shaft end should be pushed through the outer cas-
ing. The shaft will push the lubricant evenly inside the outer casing. Connect the shaft to the machine and rotate
on a low rotation speed so that the shaft will push excess lubricant to the 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 lifespan and decrease the friction caused by the shaft while it
turns round. 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 (available from your reseller)
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MAINTENANCE
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Flexible extension shafts are available for the Super Midi Miller in lengths of 10 metres / 32ft.
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
unplugged.
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 working.
Note: for vertical pipes connect the extension onto the existing flexible shaft before pushing the extension down
the pipe.
FLEXIBLE SHAFT EXTENSION
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