SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.
After first 50 hours:
•Change hydraulic fluid.
Daily Check:
•Loose mounting bolts.
•Damaged or worn saw blade.
•Worn or damaged wires.
•Proper blade tension.
•Hydraulic/cutting fluid level.
•Clean and wipe down machine.
Monthly Check:
•Lubricate vise and blade tensioner leadscrew.
•Change hydraulic fluid.
Annual Check:
•Replace cutting fluid and clean out tank. If the saw is used heavily, clean the tank and replace the cutting fluid at shorter intervals.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Model G0664 is relatively easy. After using your bandsaw, clean excess chips by vacu- uming or sweeping them up.
If using water based cutting fluid, wipe down and lubricate areas where the liquid may collect and cause corrosion.
G0664 Heavy Duty
Lubrication
All bearings and the gearbox on the Model G0664 are lubricated and sealed for life. No further atten- tion is needed unless damage occurs.
To lubricate the bandsaw:
1.Lubricate the blade tensioner leadscrew (Figure 46) with
Blade Tensioner Lead Screw