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G0458 18" Open End Belt/Drum Sander
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Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person
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al injury.
Lubrication
Cleaning the Model G0458 is relatively easy.
Vacuum excess sawdust, and wipe off the remain
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ing dust with a dry cloth.
Cleaning
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
For safe and optimum performance from a
machine that is used on a daily basis, follow this
maintenance schedule and refer to any specific
instructions given in this section.
Daily Checks and Maintenance
:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Damaged sanding belt.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords or plugs.
• Damaged V-belts.
• Any other unsafe condition.
• Oil the feed belt roller and drive bushings.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi
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net and off of the motor.
Schedule
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust the
machine while it is running. Wait until the
machine is turned OFF, unplugged, and all
working parts have stopped moving before
you do anything!
The feed belt bushings should be lubricated daily
with a light machine oil. Lubricate the chains and
gears with a high-quality, lithium-based grease.
The bearings do not need lubrication.
Avoid using excess lubrication. Too much lubri
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cant attracts sawdust and will clog the chain.
Bushings
: Must be oiled daily or each time the
sander is used. Oil the bushings on each end of
the feed belt rollers and remove the pulley cover
and oil the drive bushings (see Figure
27).
Figure 27. Bushing locations.