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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Disconnect power from
the machine when per-
forming any maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious personal
injury.
General
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model
G0510Z Shaper will ensure its optimum perfor-
mance. Make a habit of inspecting your shaper
each time you use it. Check for the following con-
ditions and repair or replace when necessary.
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Worn switch.
•
Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
•
Damaged belt.
•
Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
Schedule
Regularly blow out hard to reach areas with com-
pressed air and keep the spindle clear of wood
dust and chips. Always wear a dust mask/respira-
tor when using compressed air this way.
For every 2 hours of use, clean, lubricate and
wipe down:
• Table and miter gauge slide
• Fence faces
For every 5 hours of use, clean and oil:
• Offset adjustment mechanisms on fence
Once a year, replace the belt.
G0510Z 3⁄4 HP Shaper
Lubrication
The only parts on this machine that require peri-
odic lubrication is where the spindle cartridge
rides on the elevation housing. Use a light grease
or anti-seizing compound on the ways. The fre-
quency of lubrication depends on the amount you
use the shaper. As a habit, inspect this area at
least once a month.
Table
The table and other non-painted surfaces on the
Model G0510Z should be wiped clean after every
use to prevent moisture from wood dust from
trapping moisture against bare metal surfaces.
To keep tables rust-free and slippery, we recom-
mend using high quality metal protectants, such
as those available from Grizzly.
V-Belt Tension
You should be able to deflect the V-belt
moderate finger pressure. This may seem tight
compared to most other belts, but since the V-
belt is small and runs fast, this much tension is
necessary. The belt will slip if too loose and will
squeal or cause vibration if too tight.
To adjust V-belt tension:
1.
Make sure the pulleys are properly aligned.
2.
Loosen the two motor mount plate bolts and
slide the motor left or right to modify the belt
tension. Keep the pulleys aligned.
3.
Tighten the motor mount plate bolts, test the
tension, and check the pulleys.
4.
Repeat Steps 2-3 until tension is correct and
pulleys are aligned.
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