Use and Care Manual

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W1812 Owner's Manual (Mfd. Since 02/11)

MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance on your machine will ensure its

optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your

machine each time you use it.

• Loose mounting bolts.

• Worn switch, damaged cords, and plugs.

• Damaged V-belt.

• Any other unsafe condition.

General

MAKE SURE that your machine is

unplugged during all maintenance

procedures! If this warning is ignored,

serious personal injury may occur.

Cleaning

Frequently vacuum sawdust away from the internal

working parts of the machine and motor fan cover. Dust

build-up around the motor is a sure way to decrease its

lifespan.

Occasionally it will become necessary to clean the

internal parts with mineral spirits and a stiff brush.

Make sure the internal workings are dry and have been

re-lubricated before using the machine again. When using

mineral spirits and cleaners, do not allow them to contact

the viewing window or it may become etched and cloudy.

Remove the chip deflector, and use only warm water with

a mild dish soap to clean the window. Do not let water

come in contact with metal parts or rust may occur.

Tables can be kept rust-free with regular applications

of products like SLIPIT

. For long term storage you may

want to consider products like Boeshield T-9™.

Table & Base

Every three months of daily use, remove the motor dust

cover (see Figure 50), and vacuum the carbon dust

buildup from inside of the motor. Under very heavy-use,

increase the cleaning interval. DO NOT blow motor out

with compressed air, as this may force contaminants into

bearings!

Cleaning Feed Motor

Figure 50. Feed motor dust cover.

Motor Dust Cover and

Retaining Screws