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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Damaged knives.
•
Worn or damaged wires.
•
Any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check
•
Clean chains and sprockets of dust, wood
chips, and old grease.
•
Lightly coat chains and sprockets with NLGI#2
grease (see Page 30).
•
Lubricate elevation leadscrews with spray
lubricant (see This Page).
•
Check V-belt for tension, damage, or wear
(see Page 33). Also, ensure belt is clean and
free of oil or grease that could cause it to slip.
•
Remove cutterhead guard and fan cover, and
thoroughly clean built-up sawdust and chips.
Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G0832 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-dissolving cleaner
to remove it.
Model G0832 (Mfd. Since 04/17)
Lubrication
There are four primary systems that require peri-
odic lubrication: the cutterhead elevation lead-
screws, the feed roller chain drive, the table height
chain, and columns. Clean the components in this
section with an oil/grease solvent cleaner or min-
eral spirits before applying lubrication.
Elevation Leadscrews & Columns
Items Needed
Type ............................. G4682 Dry Coating Lube
Frequency ................................................Monthly
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
To lubricate elevation leadscrews & columns:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Lower headstock fully and remove side
panels to expose (2) leadscrews.
3.
Vacuum chips and dust off of leadscrews
(see Figure 32).
Elevation
Leadscrews
(1 of 2)
Figure 32. Location of cutterhead elevation
leadscrews.
4.
Use mineral spirits, stiff brush, and shop rags
to remove old lubricant.
5.
Spray lubricant onto each leadscrew and
column, taking care to keep it off belts. Move
cutterhead up and down to evenly distribute.
Qty
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