Powermatic 15HH - Manual (Page 39)

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Preventive Maintenance
Checklist for Model 15S and 15HH Planers
[ ] Work area around machine marked off clearly.
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Non-skid floor strips in area where operator normally stands.
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Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary.
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Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove
gum and pitch with oven cleaner.
[ ] Lubricate appropriate places with a good grade non-hardening grease.
[ ] Clean table surface. If rusted, use paste mixture of household ammonia, a good commercial
detergent and 000 steel wool. Wash surface down with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. Coat surface with talcum powder, rubbing briskly into surface with a clean blackboard
eraser.
[ ] Check blade condition; should be sharp and free of nicks or grooves.
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Check belt condition. Replace as needed. Dress with belt dressing. Check belt tension.
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Check motor for loose wiring and sawdust congestion, pulleys tight and in line.
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Check bearings. Replace any bad or suspect bearings immediately.
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Check leveling of extension tables with main table.