SEctiON 5: MaiNtENaNcE
always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily check:
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loose mounting bolts.
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damaged wheels.
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Worn or damaged, switch, cord, and plug.
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Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this power feeder.
cleaning
Cleaning the Model g1095/g1096 is relatively
easy. Frequently blow-off sawdust with com-
pressed air. this is especially important for the
internal working parts and motor. dust build-up
around the motor is a sure way to decrease its
lifespan. if the wheels become loaded up with
pitch, oil, or other residues, wipe them clean using
a clean rag and a mild solvent. Avoid touching
the plastic or paint with mineral spirits or you may
damage the surfaces.
Lubrication
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to prevent surface rust and binding,
periodically clean and oil all lock lever and
leadscrew threads with a light machine oil.
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Every 40 hours of use, or once every two
weeks, wipe clean and lubricate the wheel
grease fittings (Figure 15) with one pump
from a grease gun filled with automotive
grade gl-2 grease.
Figure 15. Wheel lubrication.
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After the first month or 200 hours of use,
change the gearbox oil with 5.1 fluid ounces
of an automotive grade 80-90W gear oil. to
drain the unit, remove the fill plug labeled
"OiL" (Figure 16) and invert the power feed-
er. For the remaining life of the power feeder,
change the oil every 6 months or 1000 hours
of use.
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to prevent rust and binding, brush the
sprockets, chain, and change gears (Figure
16) with a light film of an automotive grade
multipurpose grease.
sprocket
Change
gears
Figure 16. lubrication locations.
Model g1095/g1096 1-hp power Feeder
grease
Fitting
oil Fill
port
Chain