Powermatic owner manual Preventive Maintenance, Checklist for Model COS18 Cut-Off Saw

Preventive Maintenance

Checklist for Model COS18 Cut-Off Saw

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] Work area around machine marked off clearly.

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] Non-skid floor strips in area where operator normally stands.

[

] Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary.

[

] Clean table area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch

with oven cleaner.

[

] Lubricate appropriate places with a good grade non-hardening grease.

[

] Clean table and fence surface. If rusted, use paste mixture of household ammonia, a good commercial

detergent and 000 steel wool. Wash surface down with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Coat surface with talcum powder, rubbing briskly into surface with a clean blackboard eraser.

[

] Check blade condition; should be sharp and free of nicks or grooves.

[

] Check belt condition. Replace as needed. Dress with belt dressing. Check belt tension.

[

] Check motor for loose wiring and sawdust congestion, pulleys tight and in line.

[

] Check bearings. Replace any bad or suspect bearings immediately.

[

] Fence properly aligned and square.

[

] Foot pedal has proper adjustment.

[

] Check electrical controls function and pneumatic guard operation.

[

] Check alignment of roller tables with main table.