Inspect and Clean Wood Miter Saw Blade

Service manual: PENDING

*Inspect the Blade*

Inspect the saw blade for wear and damage.
1. If any teeth are missing, yellow tag the tool in a tool report and file a purchase request if there are no spares in the maintenance room.
1. If two consecutive teeth are missing, file a tool report, replace the blade and place a purchase request if the last has been used.

- Purchase request: https://protohaven.org/purchasing

*Clean the Blade*

Materials Needed:

- Dish soap
- Blade-Cleaning Kit (Found in the Maintenance Room)

The blade-cleaning kit should contain:

- A bin (for soaking)
- A brush
- Oily rags
- Hand towels

Procedure:

1. Unplug the saw.
2. Remove the saw blade.
3. Soak the blade in the cleaning solution for a few minutes, or apply cleaning solution with a sprayer.
4. Scrub both sides with a plastic or brass bristle brush (not steel/stainless).
5. Rinse throughly clean with water.
6. Dry blade completely.
7. Oil the entire surface very lightly with general purpose oil.
8. Install the saw blade.
9. Plug the machine back in.