Grizzly G0493 - Manual (Page 65)

Model g0493 (Mfg. since 7/10)
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section 7: maintenance
Cleaning the Model g0493 is relatively easy.
vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. use
compressed air to blow dust from between the
two sections of the sliding table. if any resin has
built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove
it. treat all unpainted cast iron and steel with a
non-staining lubricant after cleaning.
cleaning
protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
table by wiping the table clean after every use—
this ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces. do not clean
cast iron with water or it will rust!
Keep tables rust-free with regular applications of
products like g96
® gun treatment, slipit ® , or
Boeshield ® t-9 (see section 5: accessories
for more details).
unpainted cast iron
always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
the frequency of maintenance necessary for any
machine will always depend on the operating con-
ditions and environment. the schedule below is a
basic guideline for keeping your machine in prop-
er operating condition. always repair any adverse
conditions immediately upon discovery.
daily (ongoing)
•
loose mounting bolts.
• Worn or damaged saw blades.
• Worn or damaged switches or wires.
• any other unsafe condition.
Weekly
•
Clean sliding table surface and grooves.
• lubricate sliding table ways ( figure 130).
• Clean the cast iron saw table.
• Clean the sliding table roller guideways.
• Clean the rip fence.
• Clean the rip fence bracket and rail.
monthly
•
Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-
net and off motor.
• Check v-belt tension, damage, or wear.
every 6–12 months
•
lubricate the trunnions ( page 64).
• lubricate the elevation and tilt leadscrews
(
page 64).
note: To ensure optimum power transmission
from the motor to the blades, the V-belts must be
in good condition (free from cracks, fraying and
wear) and operate under proper tension.
schedule