19OPERATION MANUAL5. MAINTENANCE5.1 LUBRICATIONThe Thicknesser should provide you with a long time of service provided the followingmaintenance operations are performed.1. A quality paste wax should be applied to the table surface to ease the movement of theworkpiece across it. Be sure to buff off all excess wax so that it does not get absorbed intothe wood when planing.2. Having clean feed rollers is essential for optimal results. After disconnecting the machinefrom the power supply, check the feed rollers after each use for buildup of pitch, gum,or resin and be sure to clean off with a non flammable tar and pitch remover.3. Any moving parts should be cleaned regularly with a penetrating oil and lubricated with alight coating of medium weight machine oil.GEAR LUBRICATIONThe gears in the gear box should be lubricated periodically.To lubricate the gears,1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY2. Remove the socket head screw (A) located on the frontof the machine. You will also need to remove the othersocket head screw, located in the same position on therear of the planer. (Fig. 5.1)3. Remove the side panel to expose the gear box cover (B).4. Remove the two s crews (C ) in o rder to re move thegear box cover and access the gear box. (Fig. 5.2)5. Place a light coat of multi purpose grease on the teethof the gears (D) and a light coat of spray lubricant on thechain (E). Do not over-lubricate. (Fig.5.3)6. Replace all covers and guards that were removed oncethe lubrication is complete.Fig. 5.1Fig. 5.2Fig. 5.3ACBED22/07/2019Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815)19