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The CompuCarve
is a precision
machine tool. With proper care and
maintenance
it will provide long, reliable service.
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WARNING:
Always
unplug
machine
before attempting
any
troubleshooting
or maintenance
on the machine.
Dust Removal:
The CompuCarve
is designed
to tolerate
a
considerable
amount of carving system dust, but to ensure proper
operation
it should be kept free of debris as much as possible.
Periodically
blow or vacuum out any dust or debris from the recesses
of
the unit.
Pitch Removal:
Pitch buildup is not a big problem, but should a
workpiece
with a high content of pitch be carved there may be some
pitch deposits
on the cutter bit and elsewhere.
This is easily removed
using mineral spirits.
The Muffler and Dust Collector
Bag should be removed
and cleaned
out periodically
to ensure a good airflow.
Lubrication:
Several areas of the CompuCarve
machine will require
occasional
cleaning
and re-lubrication.
It is recommended
that the
flexshaft
be lubricated
after every 20 hours of cut motor on time.
The flexshaft
cable should be cleaned and re-lubricated
from time to
time. The machine will notify the user when the flexshaft
is due for
lubrication
and give instructions
on the material and procedure.
To
access the cable, first unplug the CompuCarve
machine from power.
Firmly grasp the flexshaft
outer sheath where it is snapped
into the
machine's
cutting head and pull it free from the head.
The cable is
contained
within the sheath, and should slide out freely when
grasped
between
finger and thumb.
Inspect the cable for debris and
clean with a lint free cloth if necessary.
After applying the machine
specified
lubricant
slide the cable back into its sheath.
When near
full insertion,
the cable may need to be carefully
rotated with the
fingers to ensure that its square end engages
correctly with the
cutting
motor.
Once the cable is fully inserted in the sheath, it can
once again be snapped
into the cutting head.
Rotate the bit chuck if
necessary
to get the square end to engage with the chuck.
The patented quick release chuck's operation
can be affected by
rust.
Surface rust can cause the bit adaptors
to stick in the chuck.
Periodically
clean out dust from the chuck using compressed
air
and/or a small stiff bristled brush.
Once cleaned,
re-lubricate
the
chuck with multi-purpose
light oil (like 3-IN-ONE
oil). Always try to
keep a thin film of oil on the chuck and the bit adaptors
to deter rust,
to provide lubrication,
and to help transfer
heat between the bit
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
CompuCarve
TM
System (Rev 1.6) 09/27/06
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