Powermatic 66 - Manual (Page 37)

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Maintenance Checklist
Model 66 Table Saw
These should be performed monthly, or more frequently if needed:
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Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary.
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Thoroughly clean trunnion area, removing sawdust and chips with soft bristle brush.
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Remove pitch from trunnions, quadrant gears, elevating and tilt worm gears, and saw blades
using oven cleaner.
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Lubricate trunnions, quadrant gears, elevating and tilt worm gears with a good grade, non-
hardening lithium-based grease.
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Clean table surface. If rusted, use paste mixture of household ammonia, a good commercial
detergent and 000 steel wool. Wash table down with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. Coat surface with baby powder, rubbing briskly into surface with a clean
blackboard eraser. A subsequent light coat of paste wax is recommended.
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Check belt condition and tension; replace as needed.
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Check motor for loose wiring and sawdust congestion, pulleys tight and in line.
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Check all bearings. Replace any bad or suspect bearings immediately.
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Check and reset blade stops at 45 degree and 90 degree positions.
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Check guard and splitter alignment and operation. Reset as needed.
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Check miter gauge stops for accuracy.