Lubrication, Frame Protector, Drive Pulley

LUBRICATION

This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary.

FRAME PROTECTOR

The frame protector bar is made of hardened steel. It is located to the left and the rear of the idler pulley and is fastened to the frame. This bar protects the frame of the tool when tracking the abrasive belt. Adjust the belt so that it moves evenly across (without rubbing) the protective bar. When this bar becomes worn and uneven, replace it with a new one (available from your Porter-Cable Service Center).

DRIVE PULLEY

The rubber-covered drive pulley at the rear of the tool is crowned or tapered from the center to either side to make the abrasive belt run true and in line with the idler pulley at the front of the tool. After considerable use, the crown will wear away and the belt will begin to run off the side of the pulley and cut into the guide block or frame. When the crown is worn to this extent, have the drive pulley replaced by your Authorized Porter-Cable Service Station. This action can be checked each time the abrasive belt is replaced and tracked. After the belt is tracked to the front pulley, watch it for a few seconds to see that it runs true and stays in place on the back pulley. Avoid getting oil and grease on the rubber cover. It will cause it to fail.

BRUSH INSPECTION

For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE•DELTA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER.

At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.

Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.

Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).