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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Schedule
For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, shut down the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Damaged saw blade.
•
Worn or damaged wires.
•
Low coolant level.
•
Incorrect blade tension.
•
Any other unsafe condition.
Daily Maintenance
•
Lubricate blade and blade guides.
•
Clean/protect vise surfaces.
•
Check gear box oil level.
Weekly Maintenance
•
Lubricate grease fittings.
•
Lubricate leadscrews.
•
Clean/protect blade guide gib.
•
Check gearbox oil level.
Monthly Maintenance
•
Check V-belt tension, and for damage or
wear.
•
Change coolant.
Quarterly Maintenance
•
Change gearbox oil.
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Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G0592 is relatively easy. Use
a brush and shop vacuum to remove chips and
other debris from the working surfaces.
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces by wip-
ing them clean after every use. Keep the sur-
faces rust-free with regular applications of a
rust-preventative lubricant.
Lubrication
Use the schedule below and the following instruc-
tions to properly lubricate the other components
that require lubrication.
Lubrication Task
Blade & Guides
Pivot Grease Fittings
Idler Wheel Grease Fittings
Vise Leadscrew
Blade Tension Leadscrew
Gearbox Oil Check
Gearbox Oil Flush
Figure 69. Recommended lubrication tasks.
Item(s) Needed
ISO 68 Oil (SB1365 or Equivalent) .........As Needed
NLGI#2 Grease (T26419 or Equivalent) .As Needed
Grease Gun ..............................................................1
Mineral Spirits ..........................................As Needed
Clean Shop Rags ....................................As Needed
Stiff Brushes .............................................................2
ISO 320 Oil (T28042 or Equivalent) .......As Needed
Drain Pan ..................................................................1
Thread-Sealing Tape...............................As Needed
Model G0592 (Mfd. Since 01/23)
Frequency
Page
(Hours of
Ref.
Operation)
8 Hrs.
43
43
40 Hrs.
43
40 Hrs.
40 Hrs.
43
40 Hrs.
44
44
40 Hrs.
44
50 Hrs.
Qty
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