Woodstock W1770 - Manual (Page 47)

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
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Lubricant Frequency Quantity
Multi-Purpose
GL2 Grease
As Needed Thin Coat
Blade Guide Rack and Pinion
To.lubricate.the.blade.guide.rack.and.pinion,.do.these.
steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Lower the blade guide until it reaches the table.
3. Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any existing
grease and sawdust buildup on the rack (see Figure.
63).
4.. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease to the
rack.
5. Move the blade guide up and down several times and
remove any excess grease to help prevent sawdust
buildup.
Figure.63. Rack lubrication location.
Figure.64. Tension adjustment assembly
locations (top wheel removed for clarity).
Tension Adjustment Assembly
Lubricant Frequency Quantity
Multi-Purpose
GL2 Grease
As Needed Thin Coat
To.lubricate.the.tension.adjustment.assembly,.do.these.
steps:
1.. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.. Open the top wheel cover and look through the top
of the wheel.
3. Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any exist-
ing grease and sawdust buildup on the blade tension
adjustment assembly and tension lever cam.
4. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease to the
tension adjustment assembly and tension lever cam
(see Figure.64).