W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
General
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule:
Daily
•Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
•Check/correct damaged saw blade.
•Check/correct worn or damaged wires.
•Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly
•Check for
•Remove blade and thoroughly clean all
•Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor.
Cleaning
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 dissolving cleaner to remove it. Treat all unpainted cast iron and steel with a
Table & Base
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the table clean after every
If the table becomes difficult to tilt, remove it and lubri- cate the trunnion and the slides in the trunnion base with
Brushes
The bandsaw is equipped with two lower brushes. The brushes should be checked daily and cleaned when they become dirty. There are adjustment brackets that allow the brushes to be adjusted for bristle wear. Refer to Adjusting Brushes on Page 50 for adjustment details.
Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro- cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
Lubrication
Since all bearings are sealed and perma- nently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.
This machine does need lubrication in other places. Do not
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