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Lubrication
Lubricating Drill Bits
Since all bearings are sealed and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.
For other items on this machine, such as the
gear, base and columns, an occasional applica-
tion of light machine oil is all that is necessary.
Before applying lubricant, clean off sawdust and
wood chips.
Your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication.
Too much lubrication will attract dirt and saw-
dust. Various parts of your machine could lose
their freedom of movement as a result.
The drill bits for mortising chisels operate under
extreme conditions. A small amount of bees
wax applied to the drill bit can aid in reducing
heat and expelling chips. It is important that a
small amount is used and none is applied to the
chisel. Bees wax coming into contact with the
finished surfaces will impede adhesion of glues
and finishes.
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model
W1671 Mortising Machine will ensure its opti-
mum performance. Make a habit of inspecting
the machine each time you use it. Check for the
following conditions and repair or replace when
necessary.
1.
Loose mounting bolts.
2.
Worn switch.
3.
Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
4.
Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
General
Fence And Chisels
The cast iron fence and steel chisels/bits can be
kept rust-free with regular applications of prod-
ucts like Boeshield
®
T-9. For long term storage
you may want to consider products like Kleen
Bore's Rust Guardit™.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
repairs. Failure to do this
may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
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