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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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Worn switch.
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Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
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damaged or worn wheel rubber.
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any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
cleaning
Frequently blow-off sawdust with compressed
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 life span.
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
•
to prevent surface rust and binding, peri-
odically clean and oil all lock lever and lead
screw threads with a light machine oil.
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•
after the first 200 hours of use, or after the
first month, change the gearbox oil with 5.1
fluid ounces of a good automotive grade
80-90W gear oil. For the remaining life of
the power feeder, change the oil every 1000
hours, or every 6 months. Note: To drain the
unit, remove the fill plug labeled "OIL" and
invert the power feeder.
•
Every 40 hours of use, or once every two
weeks, wipe clean and lubricate the wheel
grease fittings (Figure 14) with one pump
from a grease gun filled with automotive
grade gL-2 grease.
Figure 14. Wheel lubrication.
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as required to prevent rust, binding, and
dry spots, brush the sprockets, chain, and
change gears (Figure 15) with a light film of
an automotive grade gL-2 grease.
Change
sprocket
gears
Figure 15. sprockets, chain, and gears.
Model g4181/g7873 1-hp power Feeder
grease
Fitting
oil Fill
plug
Chain
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