-30- G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Always disconnect power
to th e machin e befo re
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCELubrication
Cleaning the Model G9744Z is relatively easy.
After using your bandsaw, remove excess chips
by sweeping. Then remove chips for recycling.
Wipe down the machine and remove any stand-
ing coolant.
Cleaning
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Damaged saw blade.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
• Clean after each use.
• Proper blade tension.
• Coolant level.
• Coolant condition.
Monthly Check:
• Lubricate vise screw.
• Check gear box fluid level.
Annual Check:
• Change gear box oil (every four months if
being used daily).
Schedule
Since all bearings are sealed and permanently
lubricated, leave them alone until they need to be
replaced. Do not lubricate them. However, you
must periodically lubricate threaded adjustment
locations and check the gear box oil level.
Lubricate the following areas as follows:
• Blade Tension Mechanism: Open the main
blade guard and drop a few drops of oil on
the tension knob lead screw (see Figure
33).
Figure 33. Main lubrication points.