SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine when making adjust- ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
Blade Breakage
Blade breakage is unavoidable, in some cases, as a natural result of the peculiar stresses placed on bandsaw blades. Avoidable breakage is most often the result of poor care or judgement on the part of the operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or support guides.
The most common causes of blade breakage are:
•Faulty alignment or adjustment of the guides
•Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin- ished braze or weld
•Feeding the workpiece too fast
•Tooth dullness or absence of sufficient set
•Excessive or too little blade tension
•Running the bandsaw excessively when not resawing
•Not releasing blade tension after use
Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check for the following condi- tions and repair or replace as necessary:
•Loose mounting bolts
•Worn switch
•Worn or damaged blade
•Dirt or oil build up
•Worn or damaged support bearings or guide bearings
Cleaning
Cleaning your machine will extend its life and produce better results.
Important places of the Model G8692 to keep clean are the motor area, the blade, and the stand. Make sure these areas are free from oil and debris.
Storage
When storing the bandsaw for long periods of time, it is important to perform the following:
•Release tension on the blade.
•Store bandsaw in a safe dry place.
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