MAINTENANCE
Cutter Bearings
MAINTENANCE
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6.8
Cutter Bearings
When you discover cutter vibrations not caused by improper knife mounting, check the cutter
bearings for wear. Replace if needed. The bearings do not require lubrication.
6.9
Long-Term Storage
If the machine is not used for a long period of time, do as follows:
Disconnect the power cord.
Perform all routine actions described above.
Remove the knives with mounting strips or clamping wedges and store them well lubricated
in above zero temperature.
Loosen the motor belt tension.
Spray a thin layer of anti-rust coating (such as P.D.R.P) onto the places not protected against
rusting.
Store the machine in a well ventilated room.
6.10 Electrical Up/Down System
1.
Adjust the up/down chain tension as needed. Measure the chain tension with the head all the way
to the top of the vertical mast. Secure the carriage with a chain at the top, or shim it underneath.
Find the chain adjusting bolt at the bottom of the mast. Loosen the nut on the bolt and move the
sprocket down until there is about 1" (2.5 cm) total deflection in the center of the chain with a 5 lb.
(2.3 kgf) deflection force. Remove any sawdust buildup from the up/down screw bellows, the
up/down screw nut,
the upper and lower limit switches and the lower bearing housing.
WARNING!
Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before adjusting the up/down chain. The cutting head may fall,
causing severe injury or death.
