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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.
Note: This maintenance schedule is based on average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance schedule to match your usage to keep your planer running smoothly and to protect your investment.
Every 8 Hours of Operation:
•Clean machine and protect unpainted cast iron.
•Lubricate feed rollers bushings (Page 31).
•Tighten loose mounting bolts.
•Check/sharpen/replace damaged or worn knives (Page 36).
•Check/repair/replace worn or damaged wires.
•Resolve any other unsafe condition.
Every 40 Hours of Operation:
•Clean cutterhead and check knife height (Page 36).
•Lubricate table columns and leadscrews (Page 31).
Every 160 Hours of Operation:
•Check/tension/replace
•Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi- net and off motor.
•Lubricate table height worm gear (Page 31).
•Lubricate table height chain and sprockets (Page 32).
•Lubricate drive chain and sprockets (Page 32).
Yearly:
•Change gearbox oil (Page 32).
Cleaning &
Protecting
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust from the outside of the machine, inside the cabinet, and off the motor. Protect the unpainted cast iron sur- faces on the table by wiping the table clean after every
Keep tables
G0453/G0454 (Mfg. Since 3/08)