SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing main- tenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury.
Cleaning
Inside Wheel Cover
To keep the bandsaw working properly, regularly open the wheel cover and vacuum any sawdust from the machine that did not make it into the dust collector.
Resaw Wheels and Scrapers
Use a dry rag to wipe sawdust from the wheel scrapers. Remove sawdust build up on the wheels by rotating the wheels by hand while hold- ing the dry rag on the contact surface.
Conveyor Belt
Use compressed air to clean the
Painted Surfaces
These areas may be cleaned with a dry or damp rag; however, make sure you DO NOT clean bare metal surfaces with a damp rag or they may rust.
Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check the condition of the following items and repair or replace as necessary:
•Loose mounting bolts
•Worn switch
•Worn or damaged blade
•Worn or damaged support bearings
V-Belts
To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade and to the hydraulic pump, the
See Adjusting
Bearings
Except for the bearings that are fitted with grease fittings, the bearings are sealed and
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