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MAKE.SURE.that.your.machine.
is.unplugged.during.all.main-
tenance. procedures!. If. this.
warning. is. ignored,. serious.
personal.injury.may.occur.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to
any specific instructions given in this section.
Note:.This maintenance schedule is based on
average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance
schedule to match your usage, to keep your
planer running smoothly, and to protect your
investment.
Ongoing
•
Clean machine and protect unpainted cast-
iron surfaces.
•
Lubricate feed roller bushings (Page.39).
•
Tighten loose mounting bolts.
•
Check/sharpen/replace damaged or worn
knives/inserts (Page.31).
•
Check/repair/replace worn/damaged wires.
•
Resolve any other unsafe condition.
Every.40.Hours.of.Operation
•
Clean cutterhead and, for W1863, check
knife height (Page.31).
•
Lubricate table columns and leadscrews
(Page.39).
Every.160.Hours.of.Operation
•
Check/tension/replace V-belts (Page.41).
•
Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside
cabinet and off motor.
•
Lubricate table height worm gear
(Page.39).
•
Lubricate table height chain and sprockets
(Page.39).
•
Lubricate drive chain and sprockets
(Page.40).
Yearly
•
Change gearbox oil (Page.40).
Model W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning.&.Protecting
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-dissolving
cleaner to remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast-iron table by wiping
it clean after every use—this ensures moisture
from wood dust does not remain on bare metal
surfaces. Keep your table rust-free with regular
applications of quality lubricants.
Lubrication
Failure. to. follow. reasonable. lubrication.
practices. as. instructed. in. this. manual. for.
your.machine.could.lead.to.premature.failure.
of.components.and.void.the.warranty.
This planer features bearings that are lubricated
and sealed at the factory. These bearing do not
require any further attention unless they need
to be replaced. If a bearing fails, your planer
will probably develop a noticeable rumble or
vibration, which will increase when the machine
is under a load. The bearings are standard
sizes and can be replaced through Woodstock
International.
Follow the maintenance schedule on this page
and the procedures beginning on Page.39 to
properly lubricate the other planer components,
which are essential for long life and trouble-free
operation of your planer.
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