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M1014 7" x 12" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubri-
cated, simply leave them alone until they need to be
replaced. Do not lubricate them. However, you must
periodically lubricate threaded adjustment locations and
check the gear box oil level.
Lubricate the following areas as follows:
• Gear Box: With the headstock in the down position,
wipe all dirt and metal from the fill plug, remove it,
and check or add 80W-90W gear oil (see Figure 43).
Change the oil every six months under heavy use;
otherwise, change it annually.
• Blade Tension Mechnasim: Open the main blade
guard and drop a few drops of oil on the tension
knob lead screw (see Figure 44).
• Blade and Guides: Drop a few drops of light
machine oil on the blade and the blade guides daily,
especially when cutting cast iron, as no cutting fluid
is recommended.
• Table and Machined Surfaces: Tables can be kept
rust-free with regular applications of products like
SLIPIT
®
. For long term storage you may want to con-
sider products like Boeshield T-9™.
• Vise lead screw: Drop a few drops of light machine
oil on the vise lead screw weekly (see Figure 44).
Figure 43. Gear box.
Fill Plug
Figure 44. Main lubrication points.
Tension
Knob Lead
Screw
Vise
Lead
Screw
Blade Guides