Maintenance; General; Cleaning; Wheel Brush - Shop fox W1749 Owner's Manual

W1749 9" Bandsaw

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your
Model W1749 will ensure its optimum performance. Make
a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair or
replace when necessary:
• Loose mounting bolts.
•
Worn switch.
•
Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
•
Damaged V-belt.
•
Any other condition that could hamper the safe
operation of this machine.

Cleaning

Cleaning your bandsaw 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 dis-
solving cleaner to remove it.

Wheel Brush

The bandsaw is equipped with a lower wheel brush.
The brush should be checked daily and cleaned when it
becomes dirty. The brush can be adjusted for wear. Refer
to Adjusting Wheel Brush on Page 39 for adjustment
details.

MAINTENANCE

SHOP FOX
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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.

Lubrication

Since all bearings are sealed and per-
manently lubricated, simply leave them
alone until they need to be replaced. Do
not lubricate them.