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adaptor and the chuck assembly during heavy use. Avoid over-
lubricating the chuck as this will only attract dust and could result in
staining the workpiece.
The guide rods/rails upon which the cutting head assembly rolls
need to be kept free of cutting debris. They should be wiped or
blown off before carving a project, and wiped occasionally with a thin
coat of light oil for lubrication. If the rails are allowed to accumulate
dust and debris, the machine will halt during usage and an error
message will be seen on the display with a reminder to clean the
rails. Once they have been cleaned, pressing the ENTER key on
the keypad will resume operation.
The vertical guide rods at the corners of the machine also need to
be clean and rust free for smooth operation. A thin coat of paste
wax occasionally applied to the rods will help keep them free of rust
and will minimize accumulation of wood debris from machining
operations. The wax should be applied with a clean cloth, allowed
to dry, and then buffed off with a soft cloth to remove any excess.
Replacement Items: Occasionally, due to wear or accident, some
components of the machine will need replacement:
The flexshaft will periodically need to be replaced. The time period
will depend on the duration and type of use the machine has had.
The CompuCarve can detect when the flexshaft is going bad and
will prompt the operator to replace it. If the flexshaft is not replaced
and its condition degrades further, the CompuCarve will cease to
operate until it has been replaced.
o Replace dented or damaged bit adaptors.
o Use only correct factory supplied replacement set screws in the 1¼
inch bit adaptors.
o Belt replacement: The toothed belts used for various motion
functions are expected to last the life of the machine. If they are
damaged, they will require replacement at a Sears service center.
Traction belt replacement: The grit-faced traction used to grip the
workpiece and move it through the machine should last the
machine's entire operational life. Replacement for damaged belts
must be done at a Sears service center.
Accessories
and Parts
Source:
Available
accessories,
approved
cutting
bits,
and user-replaceable
parts
can be obtained
through
the
CompuCarve
web
site
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
CompuCarve
TM
System (Rev 1.6) 09/27/06
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