Woodstock W1770 - Manual (Page 46)

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
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MAINTENANCE
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this
maintenance schedule:
Daily
• Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
• Check/correct damaged saw blade.
• Check/correct worn or damaged wires.
• Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly
• Check for V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Remove blade and thoroughly clean all built-up saw-
dust from the rubber tires on the wheels.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and
off motor.
General
Lubrication
Since all bearings are sealed and perma-
nently lubricated, simply leave them alone
until they need to be replaced. Do not
lubricate them.
This machine does need lubrication in
other places. Do not over-lubricate. Too
much lubrication will attract dirt and
sawdust. Lubricate the following areas as
needed to maintain smooth function of the
bandsaw.
MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged.during.all.maintenance.pro-
cedures!.If.this.warning.is.ignored,.seri-
ous.personal.injury.may.occur.
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by
wiping the table clean after every use—this ensures mois-
ture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal sur-
faces. Keep the table rust-free with regular applications of
general lubricants.
If the table becomes difficult to tilt, remove it and lubri-
cate the trunnion and the slides in the trunnion base with
multi-purpose grease (see Page.46).
Table.&.Base
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. Treat all
unpainted cast iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant
after cleaning.
Cleaning
Brushes
The bandsaw is equipped with two lower brushes. The
brushes should be checked daily and cleaned when they
become dirty. There are adjustment brackets that allow
the brushes to be adjusted for bristle wear. Refer to
Adjusting.Brushes on Page.50 for adjustment details.
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