Section 7: Maintenance; Cleaning; Lubrication - Grizzly T30943 Owner's Manual

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

Always DISCONNECT
before servicing,
doing maintenance to reduce risk of
accidental injury or electrocution.
For optimum performance from this tool,
routinely check the condition of the following
items and repair or replace as necessary.
• Loose bolts
• Damaged bits
• Worn or damaged wires
• Any other unsafe condition

Cleaning

Use a brush and a shop vacuum to remove
metal chips and other debris from the tool,
particularly from around the tool holder and
motor vents. Never blow off the tool with
compressed air, as this could force metal
chips more deeply into the motor vents.
Use a clean cloth to wipe away any coolant
remaining after each operation.

Lubrication

Periodically lubricate the sliding carriage
by placing a couple of drops of light
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POWER
adjusting, or
machine oil on the faces of the left and
right carriage guides (see Figure 23).
Then move the carriage up and down
with the elevation levers to spread the oil
evenly.
Carriage
Guides
Figure 23. Location of carriage guides.
Carriage Rack
Grease Type .......T26419 or NLGI#2 Equiv.
Grease Amount ...........................Thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency ........Every 90 Hours
Remove the coolant bottle and raise the
motor all the way up to expose the carriage
rack (see Figure 24). Clean the teeth with
mineral spirits, shop rags, and a brush.
Figure 24. Location of carriage rack.
Once clean, use a brush to apply a thin
coat of grease to the teeth, then raise and
lower the motor to distribute the grease
evenly.
Model T30943/T30944 (Mfd. Since 10/19)
Carriage
Rack