Maintenance; General; Cleaning & Protecting - Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual

Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)

General

For optimum performance from your machine, follow
this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific
instructions given in this section.
Daily.Check:
• Inspect blades for damage or wear.
• Check for loose mounting bolts/arbor nut.
• Check cords, plugs, and switch for damage.
• Check for the proper function of the blade guard
(see Blade.Guard.Assembly on Page 35).
• Check for any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
• Wipe the table clean after every use—this ensures
moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare
metal surfaces.
Weekly.Maintenance:
• Wipe down the table surface and grooves with a
lubricant and rust preventive such as SLIPIT
• Vacuum dust buildup from the motor housing and
trunnions.
• Clean the pitch and resin from the saw blade with a
cleaner like OxiSolv
Monthly.Maintenance:
•. Check/tighten the belt tension (Page.73).
Every.6–12.Months:
• Lubricate trunnion slides (Page.62).
• Lubricate worm gear (Page.62).
• Lubricate leadscrew (Page.62).
Cleaning.&.Protecting
Cleaning the Model W1837 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess
wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust
with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin-
dissolving cleaner to remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast iron table by wiping it clean
after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does
not remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep your table rust-
free with regular applications of quality lubricants.

MAINTENANCE

Blade & Bit Cleaner.
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MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged. during. all. maintenance. pro-
cedures!.If.this.warning.is.ignored,.seri-
ous.personal.injury.may.occur.
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