MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.
■Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position.
■Check the blade guard assembly.
■To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting operation, DO NOT wax the working face of the miter fence.
■Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth.
■Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
LUBRICATION
This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment. Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation.
LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
See Figure 43.
■Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup washers and the locker bracket.
■Add dry lube between threaded hole in motor casting and threaded elevating shaft.
Recommended Lubricants:
Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant
ELEVATING SHAFT
THREADED HOLE
BEVEL GEAR
TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISM
See Figure 44.
■Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of the clamping bolt.
■Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and the face of the handle shaft.
BACKUP WASHER
■ Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking lever which contacts the cam.
CLAMPING BOLT
LOCKER BRACKET
Fig. 43
HANDLE SHAFT
BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER
CAM SURFACE
SPRING
CAM
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BLADE
ADJUSTING HANDLE
Fig. 44