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G0613/14 Swivel Mast Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person
-
al injury.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Cleaning the Model G0613/14 is relatively easy.
After using your bandsaw, vacuum up excess
chips or by sweeping them up.
If using water based cutting fluid, wipe down
and lubricate areas where the liquid may collect,
causing rust after a period of time.
Cleaning
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check
:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Damaged saw blade.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
• Clean and wipe down after each use.
• Proper blade tension.
• Check cutting fluid level.
Monthly Check:
• Lubricate vise screw.
• Check cutting fluid level.
Annual Check:
• Replace cutting fluid and clean out tank. If
the saw is used heavily, clean the tank and
replace the cutting fluid at a sooner inter
-
vals.
Schedule
1. Before applying lubricant to any area, wipe the
area clean to avoid contamination.
Lubricate
the blade tensioner leadscrew (
Figure 31)
with general purpose grease, and apply a
coat of general purpose oil to all unprotected
cast iron surfaces
.
Note: All bearings and the gearbox on the
Model G0613/14 are lubricated and sealed
for life. No further attention is needed unless
damage occurs.
Figure 31. Lubrication points.
Figure 32. Vise leadscrew lubrication area.
2. Lubricate the leadscrew as needed with
general purpose grease. Apply a thin layer
all along the leadscrew surface (see
Figure
32).
Blade Tensioner Lead Screw
Vise
Lead
Screw