Cleaning - TB-750-1030004

j. Nuts and Bolts. Tighten loose nuts and bolts.

described below are of a general nature, and may not be

applicable to all equipment. Experience will dictate

k. Bearings. Inspect bearings for overheating,

which services may be eliminated and what additional

binding, grating noises or shaft side play in the bearing.

services must be performed:

I. Wires. Inspect all wiring for tight terminals and

a. Cleaning. To keep machines clean use brush,

worn, cracked, or deteriorated insulation.

wiping rags, and compressed air. Remove all debris at

m. Electric Motors. Inspect the electric motors for

the end of each work shift.

excessive end play of the shaft, overheating, and proper

Warning: Use extreme caution when

operating speeds.

n. Gages. Visually check all gages to assure that

applying

compressed

air

for

the gage body or adapter threads are not distorted, glass

cleaning, since flying debris and

cracked or broken, and that they are operating properly.

small metal particles can be

o. Hoses. Inspect the hoses for cracks, breaks,

dangerous.

leaks, cuts, worn spots, and deterioration.

b. Rust. Protect machined and highly finished

p. Air Regulators.

Drain and blow out air

surfaces against rust. (This is particularly important on

regulators. Check for accuracy.

idle machines in areas of high humidity).

q. Screens. Remove and inspect air, oil, and other

c. Lubrication. Lubricate machines according to

filtering screens; clean if necessary.

specific instructions. Too much lubrication can be as

r. Safety Devices. Inspect all equipment to assure

harmful as too little. Do not attempt to force lubricants

that safety devices, guards, and eye shields are not

in sealed bearings.

damaged, are attached, and working properly.

d. Vibration and Noise. With machine running

s. Torches.

Service torches and welding

under no load, note unusual sounds which may indicate

equipment

accordance

with

manufacturer's

in balance or poor adjustment.

instructions.

With machine under load, check for chatter caused by

t. Tanks. Visually inspect all fuel, oil, and water

loose or worn ways, dull cutting tools, misalignment, or

tanks for dents and leaks.

worn bearings.

u. Hand Tools. Inspect hand and special tools to

e. Switches. Notice whether the machine starts

see that they are available. Clean and stow the tools in

and stops properly as the switch is thrown; if not, have

their proper place after use.

condition corrected before using.

v. Paints and Accessories. Cover and protect

f. Cutting Tools. Inspect blades, cutting tools,

cans containing paint, thinner, and related material;

drills, and other edged tools to assure that they are

return the material to its proper storage space after use.

properly fastened, sharp, and without flaws. Replace or

Clean painting equipment and accessories such as

sharpen dull cutting tools.

brushes, paint guns, agitators, etc., and stow in their

g. Grinding Wheels. Grinding wheels must be free

proper place.

of oil or grease saturation and uneven wear. Inspect the

w. Instructions. Check to assure that applicable

wheel for cracks or chipped edges. Dress uneven

operating and maintenance instructions and charts are

wheels and replace cracked, chipped, or saturated

available, are clean and legible, and that proper warning

wheels.

signs are posted on dangerous or flammable materials.

h. Saw Blades. Saw blades must be sharp and

free of kinks. Inspect for missing or dull teeth. Do not

leave blades under tension when not in use.

i. Belts. Inspect belts for frayed edges, cracks,

breaks, and deterioration. See that each belt has proper

tension to assure proper driving with no slippage.

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