Woodstock W1752 Maintenance, Cleaning, Lubrication, Unpainted Cast Iron, Changing Belt

W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+)

MAINTENANCE

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX® Model W1752 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.

Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary:

Daily Check:

•Loose mounting bolts.

•Worn or damaged wires.

•Worn switch

•Any other unsafe condition.

Monthly Check:

•Belt tension, damage, or wear.

•Clean/vacuum dust buildup off of motor.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Model W1752 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dis- solving cleaner to remove it.

Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro- cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.

Lubrication

Lubricate the locations shown in Figure 26 with light machine oil.

MAINTENANCE

Unpainted Cast Iron

Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the lathe by wiping them clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces.

Keep the bed rust-free with regular applications of quality metal protectant products.

Changing Belt

To change the belt, do these steps:

Figure 26. Lubrication locations.

1.Perform Steps 1-2 in the Changing Speeds proce- dure on Page 16.

2.Roll the belt off of the pulleys and slide it under the belt cover plates.

3.Reverse Steps 1-2to reinstall the belt.

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