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Model G0812 (Mfd. Since 2/16)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily:
•
Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
•
Check/correct damaged or dull saw blade.
•
Check/correct worn or damaged wires.
•
Clean/protect table.
•
Clean metal chips from upper and lower
wheel areas.
•
Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly:
•
Lubricate vise leadscrew (
Page 43).
•
Remove the blade and clean the wheels.
•
Monitor gearbox oil level (
Page 44); check
that oil level is even with halfway mark on
sight glass with headstock in down position.
Yearly:
•
Change gearbox oil (
Page 44).
Schedule
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Cleaning &
Protecting
Lubrication
The bearings on your bandsaw are factory lubri-
cated and sealed. Leave them alone unless they
need to be replaced.
Always disconnect
bandsaw from power
before beginning any lubri-
cation task.
Use the schedule below and the following instruc-
tions to properly lubricate the other components
that require lubrication.
Lubrication Task
Frequency
(Hours of
Operation)
Page
Ref.
Blade Tension Leadscrew
8 Hrs.
43
Blade & Guides
8 Hrs.
43
Table & Vise
8 Hrs.
43
Vise Leadscrew
40 Hrs.
43
Gearbox
50 Hrs.
44
Headstock Pivot Point
8 Hrs.
44
Figure 62. Recommended lubrication tasks.
Use a brush and shop vacuum to remove chips
and other debris from the working surfaces.
Remove any rust build-up from unpainted cast
iron surfaces of your machine and treat with a
non-staining lubricant after cleaning.
Keep unpainted cast iron surfaces rust-free with
regular applications of ISO 68 way oil.
Figure 61. Recommended products for machine
lubrication.
SB1365—South Bend Way Oil-ISO 68
T26419—Syn–O–Gen Synthetic Grease
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