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Model G0790 (Mfd. Since 9/15)
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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
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 knives.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check
• Clean chains and sprockets of dust, wood
chips, and old grease.
• Lightly coat chains and sprockets with auto-
motive bearing grease (see Page 25).
• Lubricate column leadscrews with spray lubri-
cant (see Page 24).
• Check V-belt for tension, damage, or wear
(see Page 29).
• Remove cutterhead guard and fan cover (see
Page 27), and thoroughly clean built-up saw-
dust and chips.
Schedule
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Cleaning the Model G0790 is relatively easy.
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any
resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner
to remove it.
Cleaning &
Protecting
There are three primary systems that require
periodic lubrication: the cutterhead elevation lead-
screws, the feed roller chain drive, and the table
height chain. Clean the components in the section
with an oil/grease solvent cleaner or mineral spir-
its before applying lubrication.
Elevation Leadscrews
Items Needed Qty
Type ............................. G4682 Dry Coating Lube
Lubrication Frequency .............................Monthly
To lubricate elevation leadscrews:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Vacuum chips and dust from leadscrews
through open face of all four columns (see
Figure 24).
Lubrication
3. Use mineral spirits, stiff brush, and shop rags
to remove old lubricant.
4. Spray lubricant onto each leadscrew. Move
cutterhead up and down to evenly distribute.
Figure 24. Location of cutterhead elevation
leadscrews.
Leadscrew
Column