Service manual

3.0 Maintenance Guide
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3.1 Routine Maintenance
DISCONNECT POWER before making any adjustments or lubricating.
See page 4, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, for Power Lockout Procedure.
A clean, lubricated machine will run longer, smoother, cut more accurately, with less downtime and
fewer costly repairs. Schedule lubrication both early in the day and early in the week. This allows the
lubricants to work into the machine. Lubrication at the end of the day or week allows the lubricants to
run off without as much benefit to the machine. The following guidelines will help you set up a regular
maintenance schedule:
3.1.1 Weekly
• Clean — Clean off old, dirty excess grease. Remove the top cover and clean accumulated
dust off knife bar and gib areas. Built-up dust can increase wear to components.
• Hardware — Remove top cover to check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Loose hardware is
the cause of most component wear and in the electrical area could cause short circuits and/or
shock.
• Lubrication — See section 3.3 page 9
3.1.2 Monthly
• Backgauge Squaring — See section 3.4.1 page 11
3.1.3 Yearly
• Knife Bar Gib Adjustment — See section 3.4.3 page 13
• Backgauge Accuracy Adjustment — See Section 3.4.2 page 12
3.2 Cleaning
Before cleaning inside machine, disconnect power cord.
3.2.1 Table
• The front table should be wiped down periodically. Use a non-abrasive cleaner along with a
protective wax.
• The rear table cover and front shield may be cleaned with glass cleaner or a mild water
based detergent. Some petroleum-based solvents may damage the Plexiglas.
3.2.2 Display Panel
• The display panel should be cleaned with a mild water based detergent applied to a damp
cloth or paper towel. Petroleum based solvents will damage the display.