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Lubrication
Ball bearings on the blade guide assemblies and
the blade wheels are permanently sealed and
require no lubrication.
Lubricate the vise lead screw as needed with #2
tube grease.
Gear box oil will have to be changed after 90
days of operation. Thereafter, change every six
mo nt hs.
To change the gear box oil:
1. Disconnect machine from the power
source.
2. Place saw arm in the horizontal position.
3. Remove screws (A, Fig. 18) from the gear
box and remove cover plate and gasket.
4. Hold a container under the lower right corner
of the gear box with one hand while slowly
raising the saw arm with the other. Drain
completely.
5. Place arm in the horizontal position. Wipe
out remaining oil with a rag.
6. Fill gear box with approximately 1/2 pint of
MOBIL SHC 634.
7. Replace gasket and cover. Fasten cover
with bolts.