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5-1 Maintenance
Daily Care
This section describes the maintenance methods for day-to-day care of the machine.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
This machine is a precision device, and is sensitive to dust and dirt. Perform cleaning on a daily basis.
Never use a solvent such as thinner or benzine.
Clean cuttings carefully.
To clean the cover, use a dry cloth to wipe it.
Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine.
Spindle Inspection
The spindle unit and the belt are parts that wear out. As a general guide, you should replace them after every 2,000
hours of use.
As a general guide, replace the spindle motor after every 6,000 hours of use.
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Never use an air gun (blower) to remove cuttings.
Using an air gun (blower) may blow cuttings inside the machine, creating a fire hazard.
Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.
Doing so may cause fire.
Switch off the machine and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet be-
fore performing cleaning or maintenance.
Failure to do so may result in injury or electrical shock.
Do not touch the spindle motor immediately or cutter after a cutting operation
has ended.
Doing so may result in burns.
Use a brush to remove cuttings.
Attempting to use a vacuum cleaner to take up cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum
cleaner.
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