12.0Maintenance
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
12.1Cleaning
Note: The following maintenance schedule assumes the saw is being used every day.
Daily:
•Wipe down the table surface and T‐slots with a rust preventive.
•Clean pitch and resin from the saw blade.
Weekly:
•Table surface must be kept clean and free of rust for best results. To facilitate this, apply a coat of paste wax to the surface. Alternatively, commercial spray protectants are available from local hardware and tool stores. A good protectant should provide rust protection for the surface without staining workpieces.
•Clean the motor housing with compressed air.
•Wipe down the fence rails with a dry silicon lubricant.
Periodic:
•Keep the inside of the cabinet and trunnion area clean.
•Check for excessive play in the tilting and raising mechanism and in the saw arbor and adjust as required.
•Check for belt tension and wear. Adjust or replace belt as required.
12.2Lubrication
•Grease the tilting worm gear, raising worm gear, and the trunnion areas with a good grade non‐ hardening grease.
•Check all adjustments after lubricating.
12.3Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check the condition of the following items and repair or replace as necessary:
•Mounting bolts
•Power switch
•Saw blade
•Blade guard assembly
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