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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Schedule
For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, shut down the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Worn or damaged wires.
•
Any other unsafe condition.
After Each Use
•
Check for worn or damaged belt.
•
Clean any shavings and dust from between
platen and belt.
•
Sweep surrounding dust and shavings.
•
Sweep or vacuum dust and shavings from
inside belt compartment and around motor.
Weekly/Monthly Maintenance
•
Clean/vacuum dust off motor.
•
Check drive belt condition and tension
(Page 30).
Model G0898 (Mfd. Since 12/19)
Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G0898 is relatively easy.
Vacuum excess shavings, and wipe off any
remaining dust with a dry cloth. Never use com-
pressed air to blow away dust as airborne par-
ticles may be combustible.
Lubrication
The bearings are sealed and pre-lubricated; they
require no lubrication. The only parts that require
lubrication on the Model G0898 are on the track-
ing assembly.
To lubricate tracking assembly:
Lubrication Type .....T28503 or Light Machine Oil
Amount .................................................1-2 Drops
Lubrication Frequency .............................Monthly
To lubricate the tracking assembly, apply 2 drops
of light machine oil to tracking handle (see Figure
45). Adjust tracking with machine ON to distribute
grease.
Figure 45. Tracking assembly lubrication
location.
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