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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 this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, shut down the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Dull or damaged saw blade.
•
Wood chip and sawdust buildup.
•
Frayed lift cables.
•
Worn or damaged wires.
•
Any other unsafe condition.
Weekly Maintenance
•
Lubricate blade height thrust bearings.
Monthly Check
•
V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Model G0960 is relatively easy and
should be done whenever the machine operation
is finished for the day. 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 G0960 (Mfd. Since 09/22)
Lubrication
Most of the bearings on this machine are sealed
and permanently lubricated. Leave these bear-
ings alone until they need to be replaced. Do not
lubricate them.
Apply lubricant to the blade height thrust bearings
described below every 40 hours of use, before
storage, or as needed.
Items Needed
Wrench or Socket 19mm ................................... 1
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Light Machine Oil............................... As Needed
To lubricate machine:
1.
Completely lower headstock so it is sup-
ported on carriage legs.
2.
Remove lock nut, (2) button head cap screws,
and (3) flat washers shown in Figure 106 to
remove blade height handle and handwheel.
x 2
Figure 106. Location of blade height handwheel
fasteners.
3.
Apply light machine oil to thrust bearings
behind blade height handwheel, then install
handwheel.
4.
Align blade height handle keyway with key,
then install handle.
Qty
Blade Height
Handwheel
Blade Height
Handle
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