SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180
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c. Table Support Tubes - After wax-
ing, brush Tubes to remove all resi-
due from the Racks.
d. Mounting Holes - Wrap a rag
around a dowel to apply wax in-
side these holes. Use the same tech-
nique to buff it out.
Figure 116
a. Way Tubes - Don't slide the Head-
stock and/or Carriage over new
wax before you buff it out. Other-
wise, wax may accumulate inside
the Headstock or Carriage and im-
pede movement.
• Bench and Way Tubes
• Worktable surface, Miter Gauge
Slots, Table Support Tubes, and
Table Tubes
• Quill
• Rip Fence (both sides)
• Miter Gauge Bar
• Extension Table Surface, Support
Tubes, and Table Tubes
• Mounting Holes in the Power
Mount, Base Mount and Carriage.
1. Apply the wax sparingly and buff it
thoroughly. If you apply too much wax
or don't buff it out, the wax will mix with
sawdust, impede moving parts, and leave
residue on the wood.
2. Some of the parts that need waxing re-
quire special care:
CHECKING THE BELT TENSION
Every 50 hours of running time or once a year,
check the tension of the Poly V-belt. You may
also need to check the tension on this belt if the
drive train seems to be "slipping" or the top of
the Headstock gets very hot when you are
working.
1. To check the Belt tension, remove the
Belt Cover. With your fingers, push in on
the Poly V-belt, as demonstrated in Fig-
ure 117. If you can push the Belt in more
than 1/8" when applying pressure, the
Belt needs to be tightened.
WAXING
NOTE
Use paste floor or furniture wax. Do not use car
wax or spray furniture polish. The MARK V
needs wax for both protection and lubrication.
Car wax offers good protection for paint, but it is
extremely hard and has little value as a lubricant.
Furniture polish isn't hard enough. Paste floor or
furniture wax protects and lubricates.
Every 5 hours of running time, wax and buff the
following parts:
b. Quill - Extend the Quill as far as it
will go, lock it in place, then wax.
After waxing, brush the Rack with
a stiff brush to remove all the resi-
due between the teeth, as shown in
Figure 116.
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