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W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander
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Figure
35
. Table lift screws (table
removed for clarity).
Figure
36
. Worm gear threads.
Failure. to. routinely. inspect. your. drum. sander. for.
damage.and.wear.could.result.in.unsatisfactory.work.
results,.premature.component.or.machinery.failure,.
or. operator. injury.. We. recommend. you. create. a.
checklist. for. routine. inspection. and. maintenance..
Remember. to. always. disconnect. the. drum. sander.
from.its.power.source.before.attempting.to.inspect,.
adjust,.or.repair.this.machine!
2.
Remove the feed motor cover, loosen the four hex
bolts (
Figure.34
) that secure the gear box to the
motor bracket, and remove the V-belt.
3.
With the oil and gearbox warm, slide the gearbox
out, remove the fill plug (
Figure.34
), remove the
drain plug
,
drain the oil, and reinstall the drain
plug.
4.
Add new oil, reinstall the fill plug, then reinstall the
gearbox, cover, and other components removed in
Step.1
.
Table.Lift.Screws
: Should be cleaned with mineral spirits
and painted with lithium grease every six months. Then,
move the table up or down to spread the grease thor-
oughly over the threads. Do not overlubricate.
Worm.Gear
: Paint a light coat of lithium grease on the
worm gear threads (
Figure.36
) once a year.
Figure
34
. Lubricating gear box.
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
Hex Bolt
