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12. Adjustments & Maintenance
Cleaning
Caution: Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance
ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the
electricity supply.
To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean the thicknesser drive gear
using a brush, Fig. 12.22.
Ensure that all moving parts and the chain are sufficiently lubricated with
standard machine grease. The friction wheel is a consumable part and may
need replacement. See Fig. 12.22.
Clean the thicknessing bed rise and fall lead screw periodically and
lubricate with standard machine grease, Fig. 12.23. The rod is situated
behind the thicknesser table support column.
Clean the thicknessing bed support column, Fig. 12.24, on a regular basis
to prevent the build-up of wood chips and dust and lubricate with silicone
spray. Do not use ordinary oil as this will attract dust.
Keep the infeed and outfeed tables and thicknessing bed free of resin.
Clean regularly with white spirit, then coat lightly with silicone spray to
enhance passage of workpiece, Fig 12.25.
Kickback Guards
Remove traces of resin as required. When lifted, the guards must drop back
into position by their own weight. Test their function before each use. See
Fig. 12.26.
Feed Roller
Remove traces of resin regularly, when marks appear in the timber or in the
event of poor feed. See Fig. 12.26.
This machine will perform in conformity with the description contained
in this manual when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in
accordance with the instructions provided.
This machine must be checked periodically. Defective equipment (including
power cable) should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly
worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced immediately. Should
such repair or replacement become necessary, it is recommended that such
repairs be carried out by qualified persons.
This machine or any of its parts should not be altered or changed from
standard specifications. The user of this machine shall have the sole
responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use or
unauthorised modification from standard specification, faulty maintenance,
damage or improper repair.
Fig 12.22
Chain
Friction
wheel
Fig 12.23
Fig 12.24
Fig 12.25
Fig 12.26
Feed
roller
Kickback
guards
Rise
and fall
lead
screw
Thicknessing
bed support
column
Thicknessing
bed support
column
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