Water Pump Maintenance - Sawmaster R1040 Owner's Manual

R1040 • Owner's Manual
WARNING:
For your safety, before performing any maintenance on the saw turn
off the power switch and unplug the power cord.

Water Pump Maintenance

When the machine has not been used for a long period
of time, hard packed dirt may build up inside the pump
and block the pump fan from rotating. If the machine is
activated with the fan blocked, the electric motor inside
the pump will overheat within a few minutes! Please
follow the steps listed below to clean the pump before
operating the saw.
1. Unscrew the pump filter.
2.
Remove the water pump from the water tray/container.
3.
Clean the water pump exterior.
Clean the interior where the fan is by removing the fan cover. If
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gasket is installed, be careful not to damage it.
The fan can be removed by using pliers to pull it off. Careful not to
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damage the fan or the motor shaft. With it removed, the entire
volute can be cleaned easily.
Spin the pump shaft by hand. It should rotate almost effortlessly.
6.
Then press the cleaned fan back onto the blade. Note to align the
shaft geometry with that of the blade bore before pressing it back
on. Do not press the fan too far down the shaft or it may not rotate.
Spin the fan blade by hand to confirmit can spin effortlessly.
7. Reassemble the fan cover.
Plug the water pump in briefly to check whether it works properly.
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