SECTION 5: 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:
•
Inspect the sanding drums and sleeves for
wear or damage.
•
Check for worn or damaged wires.
•
Check for any other unsafe condition that
could hamper operation of this machine or
cause potential injury.
After Each Use
•
Turn the sander OFF.
•
Clean up any sawdust or particle residue
from the machine.
•
Protect table.
Weekly Maintenance
•
Thoroughly clean the spindle area and
beneath the table insert.
Monthly Maintenance
•
Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside the
sander body and off of the motor.
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Cleaning
Cleaning the Model G0723 is relatively easy.
Follow the Sleeve Installation instructions on
Page 17, taking special care to clean every
area thoroughly. Sawdust and other particles can
also work their way under the table insert, so this
area also needs to be cleaned.
To clean the table:
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
1.
Remove the lock knob, drum washer, sand-
2.
ing sleeve, sanding drum and table insert.
Wipe or vacuum out any dust or particles that
3.
have accumulated beneath the table insert
area, shown in Figure 12.
Follow Steps 4–7 of the instructions on Page
4.
17 to re-install the sleeve.
Figure 12. Table insert area.
To protect the table from rust, coat the table
5.
surface with a quality metal protectant.
Model G0723 (Mfd. Since 03/24)