Maintenance; Section 13 Maintenance - Steel City 25200 User Manual

Repairs to this power tool should be performed by
trained personnel only. Contact your nearest Steel City
Service Center for authorized service. Unauthorized
repairs or replacement with non-factory parts could
cause serious injury to the operator and damage to
your machine.
WARNING
!
To prevent injury to yourself or damage to the machine,
turn the switch to the "OFF" position and unplug the
power cord from the electrical receptacle before making
any adjustments.
The Mortiser will operate best if it is kept in proper
operating condition. Keep unit adjusted as described in
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
• Turn the power switch "OFF" and unplug the power
cord from its power source.
• Do not allow gum and pitch to accumulate on cutting
tool.
• Do not allow chips to accumulate on or around the
machine.
• Keep chisels and bits sharp. Keeping a spare set of
chisels and bits on hand is recommended. Contact
your Steel City Distributor for replacement parts.
WARNING
!
DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS to clean this
machine. A clean dry rag or brush is all that is needed
to remove dust and debris buildup.

MAINTENANCE

PROTECTING CAST IRON TABLE
FROM RUST
WARNING
!
MAKE CERTAIN to turn the switch "OFF" and unplug
the power cord from its power source.
The environment and frequency of human contact can
have a very detrimental impact on unpainted cast iron
surfaces. Moisture, humidity and oils (from human
hands!) can cause the unpainted cast iron surfaces to
mar or rust, so it is important to conduct routine main-
tenance to keep your mortiser looking new. Cleaning
and waxing the cast iron surfaces on a regular main-
tenance schedule is recommended as follows:
To clean and maintain the unpainted cast iron surfaces:
• Apply a heavy coat of WD-40 onto the unpainted cast
iron surface.
• Use a fine steel wool pad to buff the unpainted cast
iron. Make sure to buff in a "front to rear" direction
only. A side-to-side buffing motion will show in the
finely ground cast iron as a flaw, defect or scratches.
• Reapply WD-40 and buff the unpainted cast iron
surfaces until the stain is removed. Make sure you
use the same front-to-rear buffing direction to avoid
scratching or marring the cast iron surface.
• After all stains and/or rust have been removed,
clean all oil and dirt from the surface using a soft
cloth or rag.
• Lastly, you need to apply a good automotive paste
wax to all unpainted cast iron surfaces. This will help
to protect the surface from rusting from further con-
tact with moisture or oily hands.
LUBRICATION
The Mortiser has sealed lubricated bearings in the
motor housing that do not require any additional
lubrication from the operator.
• Fence guide and elevation screws should be cleaned
of debris and greased as needed.
• Occasionally apply a few drops of light machine oil to
gibs to keep tables free in relation to base.
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