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Maintenance
Periodic or regular inspections are required to
ensure that the machine is in proper adjustment,
that all screws are tight, that belts are in good
condition, that dust has not accumulated in the
electrical enclosures, and that there are no worn
or loose electrical connections.
Buildup of sawdust and other debris can cause
your machine to plane inaccurately. Periodic
cleaning is not only recommended but mandatory
for accurate planing.
Close-fitting parts, such as the cutterhead slot
and gibs, should be cleaned with a cloth or brush
and non-flammable solvent, and freed from
clinging foreign matter.
Remove resin and other accumulations from feed
rollers and table with a soft rag and non-
flammable solvent.
Periodically check all the chains for proper
tension and adjust accordingly if required.
Tip: If a foreign object nicks the knives, instead of
throwing them away or trying to grind out the
deep nick, simply stagger the knives in the head,
moving one knife no more than 1/4" to the right
and another knife no more than 1/4" to the left.
The nick should no longer be noticeable.
The table should be kept clean and free of rust.
Some users prefer a paste wax coating. Another
option is talcum powder applied with a
blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a
week; this will fill casting pores and form a
moisture barrier. This method provides a table
top that is slick and allows rust rings to be easily
wiped from the surface. Important also is the fact
that talcum powder will not stain wood or mar
finishes as wax pickup does.
Lubrication
The bearings on the cutterhead are factory
lubricated and sealed for life – no lubrication
required.
The lubricant in the gearbox must be replaced
every 2,500 hours. Multi-purpose gearbox
lubricant will be suitable.
To replace the gearbox lubricant:
Remove the drain plug (A, Fig. 30), and filler cap
(B, Fig. 30). Drain dirty oil thoroughly.
Tighten the drain plug (A, Fig. 30).
Fill with clean lubricant through hole (B, Fig.
30).
Tighten filler cap (B, Fig. 30).
[The item numbers on this chart are referenced with the accompanying illustrations.]
No. Position Interval Suitable Types of Lubricant Fig. No.
1 Drive Chain Frequently Grease 30
2 Gear Box When operated more
than 2,500 hours
HD-100, Mobil Gear 627, Shell
Omala 100, ESSO Spartan EP-100
30
3 Return Rollers Frequently SAE-30 32
4 Worm Gear Frequently Grease 33
5 Lead Screw Frequently Grease 33
6 Column Frequently Clean and SAE-30 33
7 Table Chain Frequently Grease 34
8 Feed Rollers Frequently SAE-30 35
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Fig. 31