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11. Maintenance
• Make all adjustments or machine maintenance with the machine
unplugged from the power source.
• Repair and maintenance work on the electrical system must only be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
• All protective and safety devices must be re-attached immediately after
completion of cleaning, repair and maintenance work.
• Defective safety devices must be replaced immediately.
Cleaning
• Regularly change the water in the water trough.
• Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth preferably after
each use.
• Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. as they
may damage the plastic parts.
Inspecting the brushes
• Disconnect from power source before inspection.
• Inspect the motor brushes after 300 hours of use.
• If the brushes are worn to 6 mm replace them. Always replace the brushes
in pairs.
Replacing the Sharpening Stone
When the sharpening stone has worn to a diameter of approximately 100
mm (4”) it must be replaced.
Disconnect the WG200 from the power source.
Loosen the nut and remove the stone.
Please note: The lock nut has a left hand thread and must be
turned clockwise to loosen.
Always use a genuine Record Power replacement stone.
Before mounting the wheel it must be checked for flaws and damage such
as cracks or breaks.
Further information on stone safety and mounting can be found in the
HSE
book HSG17 (Third edition, published 2000).
Install the new stone and ensure a washer is placed on either side of it as
shown in
Fig 11.1
and re-fit the nut.
Replacing the Honing Wheel
Disconnect the WG200 from the power source.
Loosen the lock knob and remove the honing wheel as shown in
Fig 11.2
.
Fit the new wheel to the machine, ensuring the 3 pins on the inside are
inserted into the holes on the drive wheel,
Fig 11.3
. Re-fit the lock knob.
Nut
Fig 11.1
Machine
Stone
Washers
Fig 11.2
Fig 11.3
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