Woodstock W1737 - Manual (Page 26)

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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
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Lubrication
Wipe off all sawdust and abrasives from grease fittings
and plugs before lubrication. When lubricating machine
parts, your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication to
prevent rust, and a thin layer of lubricant to prevent
metal-to-metal friction. Too much lubrication will
attract dirt and sawdust, causing machine parts to bind.
• After the first 300 hours of use, replace the gear
reducer ( Figure 29) lubricant with straight 140W
gear oil (available at most automotive parts stores)
up to the center of the sight glass. DO NOT use the
common 85-140 gear lube as the viscosity is too
low and oil can leak past seals.
• After 2,500 hours of use thereafter, replace the
gear lube and always clean the vented plug ( Figure
29) to make sure it vents the gear case.
• After every 150 hours of use, lubricate the bearings
( Figure 30 & 31) with one squirt of automotive-
grade grease at the designated points.
• After every 20-40 hours of use, lubricate the
elevation screws with grease, and brush or lightly
spray the table chain and sprockets with a light
coat of oil and wipe any drips off (see Figure 31).
Regular maintenance on your Model W1737/W1738
ensures optimum performance. Inspect your machine
each time you use it. At the end of the day, remove the
sanding belt and clean the back-side of the sanding belt
and the drum surfaces. Remove wood and abrasive dusts
from the inside of the machine.
General
TURN OFF and LOCK the master
power switch when doing
maintenance so no power is
available to the sander! If you
ignore this warning serious
electrical shock or accidental
start may cause injury or death!
OFF
Figure 29. Gear reducer breather and
filler plug.
Figure 30. Left/right grease fitting
locations.
Figure 31. Conveyor grease fitting
locations.
Filler
Plug
Vented Plug
with Shipping
Pin Removed
Sight
Glass
Lithium Grease
Oil
Grease
Fittings