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12.0
Maintenance
Always disconnect power to
the machine before performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may result in serious
personal injury.
12.1
Cleaning
Note:
The following maintenance schedule
assumes the saw is being used every day.
Daily:
Wipe down the table surface and T‐slots with a
rust preventive.
Clean pitch and resin from the saw blade.
Weekly:
Table surface must be kept clean and free of
rust for best results. To facilitate this, apply a
coat of paste wax to the surface. Alternatively,
commercial spray protectants are available
from local hardware and tool stores. A good
protectant should provide rust protection for
the surface without staining workpieces.
Clean the motor housing with compressed air.
Wipe down the fence rails with a dry silicon
lubricant.
Periodic:
Keep the inside of the cabinet and trunnion
area clean.
Check for excessive play in the tilting and
raising mechanism and in the saw arbor and
adjust as required.
Check for belt tension and wear. Adjust or replace
belt as required.
12.2
Lubrication
Grease the tilting worm gear, raising worm gear,
and the trunnion areas with a good grade non‐
hardening grease.
Check all adjustments after lubricating.
12.3
Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your machine.
Routinely check the condition of the following items
and repair or replace as necessary:
Mounting bolts
Power switch
Saw blade
Blade guard assembly
