G1021 15" Planer -35-
Clean and lubricate the chain sprockets as need-
ed. The gearbox oil should be checked before the
first use. It is full when oil begins dribbling out of
the fill hole. Oil should be replaced yearly. Use
80-90 Wt. gear oil in normal situations. Use 50 wt.
motor oil for unheated, winter shops. See
Adjustment Section.
The lead screws and columns should be wiped of
any grease and dust build up once a week. They
should be relubricated with light machine oil. See
Figure 42.
The infeed/outfeed pressure setscrews double as
lubrication ports for the rollers. Add 1-2 drops of
light machine oil to all ports before each use. See
Figures 43 and 44.
Figure 42. Lead Screw inside of column.
Lead Screw
Column
Figure 43. Lubrication ports on top of machine.
Lubrication Ports
Figure 44. Oiling lubrication ports.
Oil Can,
1-2 drops