Maintenance; Sawstop Safety System; Brake Cartridge; Elevation And Tilt Mechanisms - SawStop PCS175 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

SawStop Safety System

The safety system performs continuous self-checks both before and during saw operation. If a problem is
detected, the appropriate status code will be displayed on the LEDs on the switch box and the appropriate
action should be taken. No other maintenance is required.

Brake Cartridge

The condition of the cartridge should be checked after approximately every 50 hours of saw use. The cartridge
is sealed to prevent the entry of dust or other contaminants into the housing. While a small amount of dust
within the housing will not affect its operation, you should replace the cartridge if a signifi cant amount of dust is
visible inside the clear plastic housing. This would indicate that the cartridge housing seal has been damaged.
The brake cartridge requires no other maintenance.
WARNING! Do not use a brake cartridge if more than a small amount of dust can be seen
inside the clear housing. If sawdust becomes packed inside the housing, the brake may fail
to activate or may activate more slowly, thereby resulting in a serious personal injury.

Elevation and Tilt Mechanisms

The elevation shafts and the tilt and elevation gearing should be kept clean and well lubricated. Periodically
check the condition of the
front and rear trunnion brackets. If necessary, clean off any dust, dirt, pitch or other debris using a wire brush,
and then re-apply a good quality, non-hardening grease. The bushings for the tilt and elevation handwheel
shafts should also be kept lubricated with a lightweight penetrating oil. Lubrication points are shown in Fig. 128
and Fig. 129 on page 87.

Cabinet

The interior of the cabinet should be kept free of accumulated saw dust, wood chips and other debris. Although
most of the dust is collected by the dust collection system, it is normal to have some dust collect in the cabinet.
Periodically check the dust inside the bottom of the cabinet and trunnion assembly. Vacuum out the cabinet
and trunnion assembly if needed.

Table and Extension Wings

The surface of the table and extension wings should be kept clean and free of any rust. If rust develops on
the surface, you can remove it by spraying the surface with a light coat of WD-40
abrasive pad such as Scotch-Brite
protectant such as GlideCote
the saw for an extended period of time, you can protect the table by applying a light coating of oil and then
covering the table with wax paper.

Belts

The arbor belt and motor belt should be checked periodically for wear or damage. Replace any worn or
damaged belts. In addition, check the tension of the motor belt. If light fi nger pressure on one side of the belt
causes more than about 1/4 inch defl ection, the belt should be tightened
as described on page
have suffi cient tension to prevent slipping under load.
86 SawStop 10" Professional Cabinet Saw
WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug
the power cord before doing any maintenance on your saw.
elevation worm gear, the elevation threaded rod and the tilt sector gear as well as the
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7448 hand pads. To prevent the table from rusting, coat it with a surface
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or TopSaver™, available in many woodworking stores. If you do not plan to use
84. The arbor belt cannot be tightened, and therefore must be replaced if it does not
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and scrubbing with a fi ne
by adjusting the position of the motor