Grizzly G0555 instruction manual General Maintenance, Miscellaneous, Lubrication

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect power to the machine when performing mainte- nance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

General Maintenance

As a general rule, always keep your bandsaw clean and free of any built-up dust. Regularly use compressed air or a dry rag to remove sawdust from the inside and outside of the bandsaw. Remember to wear safety glasses and a dust mask when cleaning off sawdust—especially if you are using compressed air!

Miscellaneous

Always be aware of the condition of your band- saw. Routinely check the condition of the follow- ing items and repair or replace as necessary:

•Loose mounting bolts

•Worn switch

•Worn or damaged blade

•Worn or damaged support bearings or guide bearings

¥Loose V-belt tension, or cracked/glazed appearance.

¥Cracked or deteriorating polyurethane tires.

Table

The table and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G0555 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after every use ensures that wood dust is not allowed to trap moisture against bare metal surfaces.

The table can be kept rust-free with regular appli- cations of products like SLIPIT¨ or Boeshield¨ T-

9.For long term storage you may want to consid- er products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guarditª. See the current Grizzly catalog for more on these products.

Lubrication

Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear- ings are standard sizes, and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or bear- ing supply store.

As for other items on this machine, such as adjustment controls, an occasional ÒshotÓ of light oil is just about all that is necessary. Before applying, however, wipe off any sawdust with a clean cloth, towel or dry paint brush, and spray on the lubricant. Ensure that oil does not get on the pulleys or V-belt because it could cause belt dete- rioration and slipping.

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