19MAINTENANCEYour planer should provide you with a long time ofservice provided you take the time to perform thefollowing maintenance operations.A quality paste wax should be applied to the planingtable surface to ease the movement of the workpieceacross it. Be sure to buff off all excess wax so that itdoes not get absorbed into the wood when planing.Having clean feed rollers is essential for optimal results.Check feed rollers after each use for buildup of pitch,gum, or resin and be sure to clean off with a non flam-mable tar and pitch removerAny moving parts should be cleaned regularly with apenetrating oil and lubricated with a light coating ofmedium weight machine oilGEAR LUBRICATIONThe gears in the gear box should be lubricatedperiodically.MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON-NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.WARNING!Fig. 142. Remove the side panel to expose the gear boxcover (B). SEE FIG 16.3. Remove the two screws (C) in order to removethe gear box cover and access the gear box4. Place a light coat of multi purpose grease on theteeth of the gears (D) and a light coat of spraylubricant on the chain (E). Do not over-lubricate.SEE FIG 17.Fig. 15Fig. 165. Replace all covers and guards that you removedonce lubrication is complete.EFig. 17CBDRemove the socket head cap screw (A) located onthe top of the machine side panel. You will alsoneed to remove the pan head screw with washer(B), located in the same position on the rear of theplaner. SEE FIG 14 & 15.1.Awww.machineryhouse.com.auBwww.machineryhouse.co.nz11/9/19