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Maintenance
Build-up of sawdust and other debris can cause
your machine to plane and mold inaccurately.
Periodic cleaning and waxing is not only
recommended, but necessary for accurate work.
Always disconnect machine
from power source before performing
maintenance.
1. Close fitting parts, such as gibs and the
planer cutterhead slots should be wiped with
a cloth and non-flammable solvent and
freed from clinging foreign matter and then
replaced in respective position, slightly
dampened with oil. Do not soak these parts
in oil.
2. Occasional use of paste wax on the bed will
prevent rust and reduce friction to ease
feeding.
NOTE: Using too much paste wax will allow
the wax to rub off onto the planed wood and
contaminate the wood surface affecting
subsequent finishing.
3. Remove resin and other accumulations from
feed rollers and bed with a non-flammable
solvent
4. Periodically check all the chains for proper
tension and adjust accordingly if required.
Lubrication
1. The recommended lubrication for roller
chains used in medium to slow speed
operation is to simply wipe the chain clean.
When there is an appreciable build up of
dust, dirt or wood shavings, use an oil cloth
but never pour the oil directly on the chain.
Over-oiling defeats the purpose of the
lubrication, since it tends to invite the
collecting of dust, shavings, etc. and works
into members of the chain. This hastens
wear and leads to premature replacement.
2. The bearings on the cutterhead are factory
lubricated and sealed. They require no
further attention.
3. When using the planer/molder in a high
humidity area, the four corner screws,
shown in Figure 42, should be coated with
grease or a rust-preventative.
4. The oil in the gearbox should be drained
and replaced about every 2,500 hours of
use. Multi-purpose 70 to 90 weight gearbox
oil is suitable.
Figure 41
Figure 42