Wellsaw 1318-SA - Manual (Page 11)

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Maintenance
Caution: Disconnect the electrical supply and press
emergency STOP button before performing any
maintenance. DO NOT service the Frame Hydraulic
Cylinder or Down Feed Valve unless the frame is in
the DOWN position or resting on a mechanical stop,
such as a block of wood.
Daily
1. Keep the saw clean and free of chips.
2. Maintain the coolant level and keep the coolant
tank and filter clean of chip accumulation or
sludge.
Monthly
1. Check, adjust and replace blade brush as
needed.
2. Lubricate drive gears
3. Inspect carbide guides and bearings.
4. Inspect drive belt.
5. Clean coolant tank and filter as needed.
Annually
1. Check hydraulic oil level.
2. Replace guide rollers and carbide inserts.
3. Inspect gear box. Lubricate as needed.
Lubrication
Correct and adequate lubrication is a very impor-
tant factor in determining the life and service of
your Wellsaw. It is essential that all dust, dirt,
chips, etc. be thoroughly removed before lubricat-
ing the saw. The following lubrication recommen-
dations cover usual saw applications. Heavy use
and hostile environments may indicate more fre-
quent lubrication for best saw performance.
Vise Screw, Pivot Bar, Ring Gear,
Drive Pinion
1. Inspect Monthly.
2. Use Extreme Pressure open gear lube.
3. Viscosity at 100°F: SUS750-800.
4. Military Specification: Mil-G-46003.
Gear Case
1. Inspect after 3 years (6,000 hours).
2. Use Mobilgrease XHP 220 or equivalent.
3. Viscosity: Heavy Grease, drop point 550°F
4. Military Specification: None
Hydraulic Cylinder
1. Inspect annually. Fill to top of plug. Drain and
replace every 5 years (10,000 hours).
2. Fill with Mobil Velocite Oil #6 or equivalent.
3. Viscosity at 100°F: SUS 57-61.
4. Military Specification: None.
Motor
1. Inspect annually. Re-lubricate every 2 years
(4,000 hours) 1 to 2 full strokes.
2. Use Shell Dolium R or equivalent.
3. Viscosity: Heavy Grease, drop point 219°C.
4. Military Specification: None .