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Blade Guide Rack and Pinion
Lubrication Type ........ GL2 Grease or Equivalent
Amount .................................................Thin Coat
Frequency .......................................... As Needed
To lubricate the blade guide rack and pinion:
1.
Lower the upper blade guide until it reaches
the table.
2.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3.
Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any
existing grease and sawdust buildup on the
rack (see Figure 63).
Figure 63. Example of rack lubrication location.
4.
Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease
to the rack.
5.
Re-connect the machine to power, then move
the blade guide up and down several times to
distribute the lubricant.
6.
Lower the blade guide to the table, discon-
nect the bandsaw from power, then remove
any excess grease from the rack to help pre-
vent sawdust buildup.
Model G0701 (Mfd. Since 9/17)
Tension Adjustment Assembly
Lubrication Type ........ GL2 Grease or Equivalent
Amount .................................................Thin Coat
Frequency .......................................... As Needed
To lubricate the tension adjustment assembly:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Open the top wheel cover and look through
the top of the wheel.
3.
Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any
existing grease and sawdust buildup on the
blade tension adjustment assembly and ten-
sion lever cam.
4.
Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease
to the tension adjustment assembly and ten-
sion lever cam (see Figure 64).
Figure 64. Tension adjustment assembly
locations (top wheel removed for clarity).
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