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Straight Line Rips Saw Maintenance & Lubrication

Lubrication

Based on a 40 hr weekDailyWeeklyMonthly6 Months
FeatureType of lubrication
Fill the oil level in the reservoir for the feed
chains.
SAE
30 wt. oil
X
Fill the oil cups for the arbor assembly.X
Grease the drive cam shaft bearing.Good Grade Bearing GreaseX
Oil the pressure bar oil ports (4 locations).SAE 30 wt. oilX
Check the oil level in the drive gear box.Exxon Spartan EP150X
Change the oil in the drive gear box.Exxon Spartan EP150X

Maintenance

Based on 40 hour weekDaily
Weekly
Monthly
Clean the air filter in the moisture trap (if applicable).X
Check the operation and condition of the anti-kickback finger assemblies.X
Clean the pressure bar at the end of each day.X
Clean the saw pit at the end of each day.X
Clean the feed chains at the end of each day.X
Clean around and under the frame at the end of each day.X
Inspect the feed chains and chain race for wear and adjustment.X
Inspect the pressure bar for wear. Repair or replace as needed.X
Inspect the arbor belt for wear (if applicable). Adjust tension. Replace
as needed.
X
Inspect the Arbor brake for wear (if applicable). Replace as needed.X
Switch the feed chains side to side.X