General Maintenance - Craftsman 351.217620 Operator's Manual

• Replace with new timing belt by maintaining inward
pressure outward.
• Replace access cover and bolts.
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Replace
Figure 22 - Replacing Timing Belt
NOTE: Make sure that the full width of belt is on both
pulleys.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Jointer/planer will operate best if it is kept in good oper-
ating condition. Keep unit adjusted as described in
"Operation."
• Do not allow gum and pitch to accumulate on the
tables, fence, blades and blade guard.
• Apply a thin coat of paste type wax to the tables and
the fence so that the wood slides easily while feed-
ing.
Do not allow chips to accumulate on the underside
of the jointer/planer.
Keep blades sharp (see "Sharpening Blades," page
8). Sometimes replacing blades is less expensive
than resurfacing them. Keeping a spare set of blades
on hand is recommended. Blades should always be
sharpened or replaced in sets of two.
LUBRICATION
WARNING: Make sure the switch is in the "OFF" posi-
tion and the tool is disconnected from the power
source.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gaso-
line, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic
parts. They contain chemicals that can damage and/or
destroy plastics.
• Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need
no lubrication.
• Fence guide and elevation screws should be cleaned
of debris and greased as needed.
MACHINED SURFACES
• Surface of tables and fence must be kept smooth and
clean for easy work feed.
• Apply a paste wax to surfaces to keep them slick
and prevent corrosion.
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