Maintaining Your Scroll Saw - Makita SJ401 Instruction Manual

Maintaining Your Scroll Saw

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
For your own safety, push control knob "OFF" and remove
plug from power source outlet before maintaining or
lubricating your saw.
General
An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the
wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface.
Motor
If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
Do not attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor
internal parts.
Arm Bearings
Lubricate the arm bearings after 10 hours of use. Re-oil after every
50 hours of use or whenever there is squeak coming from the
bearings.
METHOD OF OILING BEARINGS
1. Turn saw on its side.
2. Squirt a generous amount of SAE20 Oil around the shaft end
and bronze bearing.
3. Let the oil soak in overnight in this position.
4. Next day repeat the above procedure for the opposite side of
the saw.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Green Ground Lead
Insulated Quick Connects
Circuit Board
WARNING:
To avoid electrocution or fire, repair electricals only with
recommended service parts, and reassemble exactly as
originally received when new.
Black Leads
White Leads
VR Switch
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