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7.
Pull the operating lever to bring down the
blade into the work piece. You will manually
control the speed of the downstroke.
8.
When the cut is complete, release the trigger
and raise the head. The spring will help return
the head to upward position.
9.
Release the vise using the handwheel, and
remove the work piece.
NOTE: When operations are complete, always
return the head to upward position to relieve stress
on the return spring.
13.0 Maintenance
13.1 Maintenance requirements
All maintenance and cleaning
procedures must be performed with the power
switched OFF. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury.
On completion of maintenance, ensure that
replaced parts and/or any tools used have been
removed from the machine before starting it up.
13.2 Periodic maintenance
Remove all swarf from the machine, preferably
with a cloth.
Remove chips from the coolant tank and change
coolant regularly.
Top off the coolant level.
Check the wear of the blade and change if
necessary (see Blade Replacement).
Empty the chips out of the base.
Clean the vise and lubricate all the joints and
sliding surfaces, using good quality oil.
Attend to daily, weekly and annual lubrication
recommendations (see the Lubrication section).
13.3 Coolant system
Check coolant level in the tank periodically and top
off if necessary. Coolant can also be added by
pouring directly on the table, which will drain into
the tank through the filter plate.
This coolant system can operate with either a
soluble oil base coolant or water-soluble synthetic
coolant. Coolant should be changed regularly.
Some recommended brands are DoAll® and
Lenox®. These coolants are available at your local
industrial distributor.
Periodically remove excess chips from the coolant
tank, and clean the filter on the coolant pump.
13.4 Lubrication
For long life and trouble free operation, it is
essential that this machine is kept well lubricated.
The vise and leadscrew should be oiled daily. Pivot
joints and bearings should be greased weekly.
Check the gearbox oil level weekly, full level is top
of sight glass with head in full up position.
The gearbox oil should be changed out after the
first 100 hours of operation, then after every 2,000
working hours. Drain the gearbox by unscrewing
the plug on the side of the head (Figure 13-1). To
re-fill the head, remove the operating lever and
pour oil into the hole. The plug also serves as the
oil level sight glass. Full level is top of sight glass
with head in full up position.
Follow local regulations for proper disposal of used
lubricants.
Recommended Lubricants:
Gearbox
Texaco Meropa® 460 or equivalent.
Grease fittings
Texaco Starplex® 2 or equivalent
Vise and Leadscrew
Regal® R & O 68
13.5 Blade tracking adjustment
The head pivot shaft is supported by eccentric
bushings. If blade tracks off center resulting in
crooked cuts, adjust as follows.
1.
Loosen two set screws from rear of head pivot
(Figure 13-2) with 4mm hex wrench.
2.
If blade tracks to right side (viewed from front
of
machine),
clockwise (Figure 13-3) with 5mm hex wrench.
3.
If blade tracks to left side, rotate left socket
screw counterclockwise (Figure 13-4).
4.
Tighten set screws (Figure 13-2), and operate
saw to verify correctness of adjustment.
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Figure 13-1
rotate
right
socket
screw
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