Maintenance And Servicing; Cleaning, Maintenance, And Lubrication - Central Machinery 60500 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Maintenance and Servicing

procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical
outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• blade straightness and teeth sharpness,
• vibration-free operation,
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. Do not allow saw dust to accumulate
on or in Band Saw.
3. Keep the Wheels clean. Debris on Wheels will
cause poor tracking and possible Blade slippage.
4. Keep mechanisms and sliding surfaces
clean and free of debris.
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5. Shielded Ball Bearings do not need lubrication. Small
amounts of lightweight machine oil can be applied
to belt tension mechanisms and sliding surfaces.
6. Paste wax can be applied occasionally to
Table Top (8) to keep it slick and corrosion free.
7. AFTER USE, disconnect from power source, clean
by brushing and wiping with clean, moist cloth.
8. If storing for a long period, release tension on the
Blade by rotating the Blade Release Lever to the
down position. The blade's tension and tracking
will need to be adjusted after thus storing.
9. WARNING! If the supply cord of this power
tool is damaged, it must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.
10. Clear all saw dust from Dust Tube (69) at base of
Band Saw. Do not let dust accumulate. Use a shop
vacuum (not provided) attached as a dust collector
when possible, and attach it to the Dust Tube (69).
Occasionally, vacuum out entire Band Saw.
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