Maintenance, Cleaning, Schedule – Woodstock SHOP FOX W1740 User Manual
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Model W1740 (For Machines Mfg. Since 1/13)
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Model W1740 is relatively easy. From time to
time, vacuum wood dust off of the internal components,
especially the motor.
Cleaning
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this
maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions
given in this section.
Daily
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Worn switch.
•
Worn or damaged cords or plugs.
• Damaged or worn sandpaper
• Damaged or worn V-Belt
• Any other unusual condition.
Weekly
• Lubricate pillow block bearings (
Page.24).
Monthly
• Lubricate lift screws (
Page.24)
• Lubricate drive chain (
Page.24)
Semi-Annual
•. Lubricate helical gears (Page.24).
Schedule
MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged.during.all.maintenance.pro-
cedures!.If.this.warning.is.ignored,.seri-
ous.personal.injury.may.occur.
Failure. to. routinely. inspect. your. drum. sander. for.
damage.and.wear.could.result.in.unsatisfactory.work.
results,.premature.component.or.machinery.failure,.
or. operator. injury.. We. recommend. you. create. a.
checklist.for.routine.inspection.and.maintenance,.or.
use.the.one.above.as.a.starting.point..Remember.to.
always. disconnect. the. drum. sander. from. its. power.
source.before.attempting.to.inspect,.adjust,.or.repair.
this.machine!
DO NOT attempt to investigate or
adjust any features of the machine
while it is running. Wait until the
machine is turned OFF, unplugged, and
all working parts have come to a rest
before you do anything!