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12.0 MAINTENANCE
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Before doing maintenance on the machine, discon-
nect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the
plug or switching off the main switch. Failure to com-
ply may cause serious injury.
The maintenance jobs listed in this section, are divided
into daily, weekly, and monthly intervals. If the following
operations are neglected, the result will be premature wear
of the machine and poor performance.
Use a brush to loosen the accumulated chips and debris.
Use a shop vacuum to remove the debris. Make sure the
chip brush on the lower band wheel is properly adjusted.
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have
it replaced immediately.
Wipe off the rubber tires, and clean the tables after each
day's use.
12.1 Inspection and Service Schedule
12.1.1 Daily
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Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix
immediately.
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Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened.
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Give general cleaning to the machine to remove
accumulated shavings.
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Clean the lubricating coolant drain hole to avoid excess
fluid.
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Top off the level of lubricating coolant.
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Check blade for wear.
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Drain any water buildup from the air filter.
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Check functionality of the shields and emergency stops.
12.1.2 Weekly
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Lubricate threaded components and sliding devices.
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Lubricate the feed chain with SAE 30 oil.
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Apply rust inhibitive lubricant to all non-painted
surfaces.
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Thoroughly clean the machine to remove shavings,
especially from the coolant tank.
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Removal of pump from its housing, cleaning of the
suction filter and suction zone.
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Clean the filter of the pump suction head and the
suction area.
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Use compressed air to clean the blade guides (guide
bearings and drain hole of the lubricating and cooling
tank).
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Clean flywheel housings and the race of the flywheels.
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Check and add coolant.
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Check the hydraulic fluid level. Move the cutting head
all the way forward and check the fluid level indicator.
12.1.3 Monthly
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Check that the blade guide bearings on the heads are
in perfect running condition.
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Lubricate the lower blade guide pivot with a molybdenum
disulfide grease.
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Lubricate cutting head pivot collar (grease fitting
attached on the carriage assembly) with a molybdenum
disulfide grease.
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Check the tightness of the screws for the motor, pump,
and accident protection guards.
12.1.4 Three Months
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Lubricate the blade tensioner screw and blade tension
sliding plate with a molybdenum disulfide grease.
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Replace the coolant.
12.1.5 Yearly
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Replace the hydraulic fluid. Siphon fluid out and replace
with SAE 10W hydraulic fluid while the cutting head is
all the way forward. Oil Disposal. Used oil products
must be disposed of in a proper manner following your
local regulations.
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Check blade alignment.
123.2 Lubrication Schedule
Upper Blade Guide Shaft – lightly grease weekly. Clean
after each day's use.
Speed Change Handle – grease monthly with a light film
on teeth and threads.
Variable Pulley - insert a light weight grease into the
grease fitting located on the end of the pulley shaft.
Blade Tension Screw – grease monthly.
AII ball bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed.
They require no further lubrication.
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