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Since all bearings are sealed and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.
For the moving mechanisms on the fence assem-
bly, an occasional application of light machine
oil is all that is necessary. Before applying lubri-
cant, wipe the fence clean. Lubricate the pivot
points and move the fence back and forth as
shown in Figure 43. Your goal is to achieve ade-
quate lubrication. Too much lubrication will
attract dirt and sawdust.
Finally, keep the sliding surfaces clean and free
of any dirt or sawdust. Give these areas, espe-
cially the key and keyway, an application of
powdered graphite. Powdered graphite works
great because it does not attract dirt or saw-
dust.
Figure 41. Blade guard mounting screw.
Figure 42. Blade guard spring.
To replace a worn out blade guard spring, do
these steps:
1. Lay the jointer on its side so the switch is
facing up.
2. Remove the bottom cover.
3. Remove the screw that secures the blade
guard from beneath and remove the blade
guard (Figure 41).
4. Remove the screw that secures the blade
guard spring and remove the spring (Figure
42). Make note of the spring position
before removal. This will simplify installing
the new spring.
5. Reverse the above steps to re-install the
blade guard.
6. Test the blade guard to make sure it is func-
tioning correctly.
Figure 43. Lubricating fence pivot points.
Lubrication
Guard Spring