Use and Care Manual

13.3 Evaluating cutting efficiency

The best way to determine whether a blade is

cutting efficiently is to observe the chips formed by

the cutting.

• If chip formation is powdery, then the feed rate

is too light, or blade is dull.

• If the chips formed are curled, but colored –

blue or straw colored from heat generated

during the cut – then feed rate is excessive.

• If chips are slightly curled and not colored by

heat, then the blade is sufficiently sharp and is

cutting at its most efficient rate.

14.0 Maintenance

Before doing maintenance on

the machine, disconnect it from the electrical

supply by pulling out the plug or switching off

the main switch. Failure to comply may cause

serious injury.

Use a brush to loosen accumulated chips and

debris. Use a shop vacuum to remove the debris.

Make sure the chip brush on the lower band wheel

is properly adjusted.

If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any

way, have it replaced immediately.

Wipe off the rubber tires, and clean the tables after

each day’s use.

14.1 Lubrication schedule

• Upper Blade Guide Shaft – lightly grease

weekly. Clean after each day's use.

• Speed Change Handle – grease monthly with

a light film on teeth and threads.

• Variable Pulley - insert a light weight grease

into the grease fitting located on end of pulley

shaft.

• Blade Tension Screw – grease monthly.