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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCELubrication
Wipe off all sawdust and abrasives from grease fittings
and plugs before lubrication. When lubricating machine
parts, your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication to
prevent rust, and a thin layer of lubricant to prevent
metal-to-metalfriction.Toomuchlubricationwill
attract dirt and sawdust, causing machine parts to bind.
•Afterthe first300hoursofuse,replace thegear
reducer (Figure 29) lubricant with straight 140W
gear oil (available at most automotive parts stores)
uptothecenterofthesightglass. DONOTusethe
common85-140gearlubeastheviscosityis too
low and oil can leak past seals.
•After2,500 hoursofusethereafter,replacethe
gear lube and always clean the vented plug (Figure
29) to make sure it vents the gear case.
•Afterevery 150hoursofuse,lubricatethe bearings
(Figure 30 & 31)withonesquirtof automotive-
grade grease at the designated points.
•Afterevery 20-40hoursofuse,lubricatethe
elevation screws with grease, and brush or lightly
spray the table chain and sprockets with a light
coat of oil and wipe any drips off (see Figure 31).
Regular maintenance on your Model W1737/W1738
ensures optimum performance. Inspect your machine
eachtimeyouuseit.Attheendofthe day,removethe
sandingbeltandcleantheback-sideofthe sandingbelt
and the drum surfaces. Remove wood and abrasive dusts
from the inside of the machine.
General
TURN OFF and LOCK the master
power switch when doing
maintenance so no powe r is
available to the sander! If you
ignore this warning serious
electrical shock or accidental
start may cause injury or death!
OFF
Figure 29. Gear reducer breather and
filler plug.
Figure 30.Left/rightgreasefitting
locations.
Figure 31. Conveyor grease fitting
locations.
Filler
Plug
VentedPlug
with Shipping
PinRemoved
Sight
Glass
LithiumGrease
Oil
Grease
Fittings