Woodstock W1737 Sander User Manual


 
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
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Wipe off all sawdust and abrasives from grease fittings
and plugs before lubrication. When lubricating machine
parts, your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication to
prevent rust, and a thin layer of lubricant to prevent
metal-to-metalfriction.Toomuchlubricationwill
attract dirt and sawdust, causing machine parts to bind.
• Afterthefirst300hoursofuse,replacethegear
reducer () lubricant with straight 140W
gear oil (available at most automotive parts stores)
uptothecenterofthesightglass.DONOTusethe
common85-140gearlubeastheviscosityistoo
low and oil can leak past seals.
• After2,500hoursofusethereafter,replacethe
gear lube and always clean the vented plug (
 to make sure it vents the gear case.
• Afterevery150hoursofuse,lubricatethebearings
(&withonesquirtofautomotive-
grade grease at the designated points.
• Afterevery20-40hoursofuse,lubricatethe
elevation screws with grease, and brush or lightly
spray the table chain and sprockets with a light
coat of oil and wipe any drips off (see 
Regular maintenance on your Model W1737/W1738
ensures optimum performance. Inspect your machine
eachtimeyouuseit.Attheendoftheday,removethe
sandingbeltandcleantheback-sideofthesandingbelt
and the drum surfaces. Remove wood and abrasive dusts
from the inside of the machine.
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    
     
   
   
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OFF
 Gear reducer breather and
filler plug.
Left/rightgreasefitting
locations.
 Conveyor grease fitting
locations.
Filler
Plug
VentedPlug
with Shipping
PinRemoved
Sight
Glass
LithiumGrease
Oil
Grease
Fittings