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MAINTENANCE
Daily maintenance
All surfaces should be kept clean and free of dust buildup. Remove accumulated dirt and debris with a
soft brush. Use a vacuum to remove accumulated dirt and debris from the left and right linear actuators
(Figure 89). Wipe all exposed flat surfaces with a soft cloth.
Figure 89: Linear actuators
1
Left linear actuator
2
Right linear actuators
Periodically examine the scrap bin. If the bin is full or scrap is not being removed from the work area,
remove the cover on the bin and empty the scrap.
Always wear approved eye protection when removing the cover on the scrap bin and emptying the scrap.
DANGER
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when removing loose debris.
Inspect contour blades for nicks, gouges, or burrs. Blades must be changed between different cable
types and after a certain amount of usage. For contour blade removal and replacement, refer to section
6.3.C.
DANGER
Contour blades are extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
Inspect cutting wheels for nicks, gouges, or burrs. Wheels must be changed after a significant amount
of usage (but
not
between different cable types). For cutting wheel removal and replacement, refer to
section 6.3.D.
DANGER
Cutting wheels are extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
Inspect the mandrel for nicks, gouges, or burrs. The mandrel must be changed between different cable
types and after changes in the mandrel affect the quality of the braid cut. The mandrel is considered a
recommended spare part (see Table 4 for mandrel part numbers). For mandrel removal and
replacement, refer to section 6.3.E.
DANGER
The end of the mandrel is sharp. Handle with caution.