Use and Care Manual

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G0457 14" Industrial Bandsaw (Mfd. Since 5/11)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Schedule
Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require
no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-
ings are standard sizes, and replacements can be
purchased from our parts department or bearing
supply store.
For adjustment controls, an occasional “shot” of
light oil is all that is necessary. Wipe off any saw-
dust with a clean cloth, towel or dry paint brush,
and spray on the lubricant. Do not get oil on the
pulleys or V-belt because it could cause belt dete-
rioration and slipping.
Lubrication
For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below, shut down the machine immediately
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn or damaged saw blade.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Monthly
• Check for V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-
net and off motor.
Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the bandsaw is relatively easy. Vacuum
excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off
the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin
has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to
remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
table by wiping it clean after every use—this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain
on bare metal surfaces. Keep the table rust-free
with regular applications of products like G96
®
Gun Treatment, SLIPIT
®
, or Boeshield
®
T-9 (see
Accessories section for more details).
Once a month, remove the blade and thoroughly
clean all built-up sawdust from the rubber tires on
the wheels.