Use and Care Manual

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Vertical Band Saw
14.0 MAINTENANCE
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 lm on teeth and threads.
Variable Pulley - insert a light weight grease into
the grease tting located on end of pulley shaft.
Blade Tension Screw – grease monthly.
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Before doing maintenance on the machine, discon-
nect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the
plug or switching off the main switch. Failure to
comply may cause serious injury.