Ryobi BT3000 - Manual (Page 35)

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LUBRICATION
This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment.
Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate
the following areas to assure smooth operation.
LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
See Figure 57.
1) Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup
washers and the locker bracket.
2) Add dry lube between threaded hole in motor casting
and threaded elevating shaft.
Recommended Lubricants:
Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant
TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISM
See Figure 58.
1) Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of
the clamping bolt.
2) Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and
the face of the handle shaft.
3) Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking
lever which contacts the cam.
Figure 57: Locker Bracket Lubrication
BACKUP WASHER
LOCKER BRACKET
BEVEL GEAR
THREADED HOLE
ELEVATING SHAFT
BLADE
ADJUSTING HANDLE
HANDLE SHAFT
CLAMPING BOLT
CAM SURFACE
CAM
BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER
Figure 58: Tilt/Elevating Mechanism Lubrication