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Cleaning the Table
The table is ground from cast iron and if cared for properly
will provide smooth accurate performance. Obviously
when machining wood a certain amount of resin will be
deposited on the surface, to ensure optimum performance
the table needs to be properly cleaned at regular intervals.
Firstly brush off all loose particles, then wipe clean with
white spirit ensuring that any resin build up is dispersed
and removed. Once the table has been thoroughly cleaned
it can now be treated with CWA195 silicone spray or
wax. If these guidelines are followed the timber will glide
smoothly and accurately across the table.
The Bandwheel Brush
The purpose of this brush is to remove any excess sawdust
and resin from the bandwheel and tyre (Fig. 14.11). This
brush will need adjusting periodically depending on usage.
Before each use inspect the brush and make sure it is
making sufficient contact with the bandwheel to remove
sawdust from the tyre. The brush should be touching but
not applying pressure to the wheel). If it isn’t; loosen the
fixing and adjust accordingly so it makes contact with the
wheel. When the brush cannot be adjusted any nearer
the wheel due to the bristles being worn then it must be
replaced. Periodically the brush may also become clogged
up with resin (this is especially common when cutting a
long run of soft wood) if this occurs this resin must be
scraped off as performance of the brush will be reduced.
14. Maintenance - Cont.
Fig. 14.11
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