MAINTENANCE
General
Periodic maintenance on your Model W1667
8 1⁄2'' Oscillating Drill Press will ensure its opti- mum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your drill press after each use.
Table and Base
Keep the table and other unpainted surfaces
NEVER adjust or service the machine while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a stop before proceeding!
Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.
1.Loose mounting bolts.
2.Worn switch.
3.Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
4.Damaged drive belts.
5.Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.
Lubrication
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.
For other items on this machine, such as the quill, table and column, an occasional applica- tion of light machine oil is all that is necessary. Before applying lubricant, clean off sawdust and metal chips.
Your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication. Too much lubrication will attract dirt and saw- dust. Various parts of your machine could loose their freedom of movement as a result.
Sanding Sleeves
As sanding drums are used, the abrasive sleeve will quickly become "loaded" with sawdust. If not removed, this sawdust will harden on the abrasive surface, rendering the sleeve useless. Routinely clean the sanding sleeve with a rub- ber gum abrasive cleaner like the
Always discard worn sanding sleeves. As abra- sive sleeves begin to wear, grit will begin to fall off and cause gouges in the workpiece.
Glue used to hold the grit to the paper will rub off onto the workpiece interfering with the final finish.
NOTICE
Contrary to some beliefs, worn abrasives are not the equivalent the next finer grit abra- sive. Discard worn sanding sleeves and avoid the temptation to use them beyond their usable life.
MAINTENANCE
