Maintenance - Steel City 35903 User Manual

BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS FOR
BLADE RAISING/LOWERING AND
BLADE TILTING ASSEMBLIES
If any play is detected in the blade raising/lowering or
blade tilting assemblies, the following adjustments
should be made.
WARNING
!
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT-
ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
NOTE: In the illustration below, the table saw has been
turned upside down and the blade removed for clarity.
Fig. 46
C
1. To adjust the blade raising/lowering assembly, loosen
lock-nut (A) and turn the eccentric sleeve (B) until all
play is removed in the assembly, then tighten lock-
nut. SEE FIG 46.
2. To adjust the blade tilting assembly, loosen lock-nut
(C) and turn the eccentric (D) until all play is removed
in the assembly, then tighten the lock-nut.
PROTECTING CAST IRON TABLE
FROM RUST
WARNING
!
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT-
ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
The environment and frequency of human contact can
have a very detrimental impact on unpainted cast iron
surfaces. Moisture, humidity and oils (from human
hands!) can cause the unpainted cast iron surfaces to
mar or rust, so it is important to conduct routine main-
tenance to keep your table saw looking new. Cleaning
and waxing the cast iron surfaces on a regular main-
tenance schedule is recommended as follows

MAINTENANCE

To clean and maintain the unpainted cast iron
•
Apply a heavy coat of WD-40 onto the unpainted
cast iron surface.
• Use a fine steel wood pad to buff the unpainted cast
iron. Make sure to buff in a front-to-rear direction
only. A side-to-side buffing motion will show in the
finely ground cast iron as a flaw, defector scratches.
• Reapply WD-40 and buff the unpainted cast iron
surfaces until the stains or rust are removed. Make
sure you use the same front-to-rear buffing direction
to avoid scratching or marring the cast iron surface.
• After all stains and/or rust have been removed, clean
all oil and dirt from the table saw using a soft cloth or
rag.
• Lastly, you need to apply a good automotive paste
B
wax to all unpainted cast iron surfaces. This will help
to protect the saw from rusting.
This table saw requires very little maintenance other
than minor lubrication and cleaning. The following
sections detail what will need to be done in order to
D
assure continued operation of your saw.
A
LUBRICATION
The table saw has sealed lubricated bearings in the
motor housing that do not require any additional
lubrication from the operator.
Use a wire brush to clean off the worm gears and
trunnions and apply a white lithium grease to keep
them lubricated.
CLEANING
Keep the inside of the cabinet clear of saw dust and
wood chips. With the table saw unplugged, vacuum out
the inside of the cabinet or blow out the inside with an
air hose. Be sure to use air pressure no higher than 50
P.S.I. as high pressure air may damage insulation.
!
Be sure to wear protective eyewear and dust mask
when cleaning out the cabinet of the saw.
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surfaces:
WARNING