Lubrication
Bearings
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.
Table Height Leadscrew
Wipe off built-up sawdust and brush a light coat
of NLGI #2 grease onto the leadscrew threads
(Figure 47). After lubricating, be sure to move the
leadscrew through the full range of motion that it
can travel, so that the grease is spread evenly.
Figure 47. Locations to lubricate leadscrew.
Model G1140 G1531 (Mfd. Since 08/14)
Tension Shaft
Apply a few drops of light machine oil, such as
Model H3788 G96
Gun Treatment (see Page 29)
®
at the locations indicated in Figure 48. Move the
tension lever back-and-forth a few times to spread
the oil evenly.
Figure 48. Tension shaft lubrication locations.
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