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Model G7943/G7944 (Mfg. 10/02+)
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Cleaning the Model G7943/G7944 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. Treat all unpainted cast
iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant after
cleaning.
Cleaning
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces by wip-
ing them clean after every use—this ensures
moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare
metal surfaces.
Keep these surfaces rust-free with regular appli-
cations of products like G96
®
Gun Treatment,
SLIPIT
®
, or Boeshield
®
T-9 (see SECTION 5:
ACCESSORIES on Page 31 for more details).
Unpainted Cast Iron
Lubrication
V-Belts
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.
Keep quill, spindle, column, and table top well
lubricated to prevent rust.
Inspect regularly for tension and wear. Check
pulleys to ensure that they are properly aligned.
See Changing Speeds on Page 26 for more
information about removing/installing belts if you
need help replacing the belts.
Regular periodic maintenance on your drill press
will ensure optimum performance. Make a habit
of inspecting your machine each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair or
replace when necessary:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• Damaged V-belt.
• Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
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