The CarveWright is a precision machine tool. With proper care and maintenance it will provide long, reliable service. Below are regular maintenance guides and instructions on how to properly care for your CarveWright.
WARNING: Always unplug machine before attempting any troubleshooting or maintenance on the machine.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Dust Removal
The CarveWright is designed to tolerate a considerable amount of carving system dust, but to ensure proper operation it should be kept free of debris as much as possible. Periodically blow or vacuum out any dust or debris from the recesses of the unit. Always make sure to use low-pressure air (<80 psi) around the electronics and sensors. High-pressure air can damage components and actually push dust into them. The machine can be adapted to external dust removal systems. Be sure that these vacuum systems are properly grounded because of the large static charge that they tend to generate. The warranty does not cover electronics failures due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
WARNING: NEVER STICK A VACUUM OR SHOP VAC INTO THE MACHINE WHILE TURNED ON. YOU WILL FRY YOUR ELECTRONICS!
It is recommended to use a dust collection system such as those available in the CarveWright Store
Check the Cutting Trucks for Looseness
As a matter of regular maintenance, check that the Y and Z Cutting Trucks (Figure 14) are tight and do not have any play in them. Simply grab each one by hand and wiggle back and forth. If either of these trucks is loose they will need to be tightened. Failure to tighten these trucks will result in decreased carving quality. Please call the service help line for tightening instructions.
Pitch Removal
Pitch buildup is not a big problem, but should a workpiece with a high content of pitch be carved there may be some pitch deposits on the cutter bit and elsewhere. This is easily removed using mineral spirits. See How
Clean the Muffler
The Muffler and Dust Collector Bag should be removed and cleaned out periodically to ensure a good airflow.
Removing the Head Cover
Some maintenance projects will require you to remove the head cover first. See How
Check Bits
Make sure your bits are sharp for the best machine performance. If you notice the carving or cutting becoming very rough or burning the bit is most likely dull and should be replaced.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
| 25 Hours | 50 hours | 100 hours | 250 Hours | 500 hours | |
| Check Head Pressure See How | X | X | X | X | X |
| Blow Out Compression Roller See How | X | X | X | X | X |
| Clean Bit Plate with WD40 See How | X | X | X | X | X |
| Clean Idler Pulleys with WD40 See How | X | X | X | X | X |
| Clean Rails and Bearings See How | X | X | X | X | X |
| Check Board Sensor Reading See How | X | X | X | X | |
| Check Y-belt Tension See How | X | X | X | X | |
| Check & Lube Flexshaft Core See How | X | X | X | ||
| Check Bits For Sharpness (Drag edge over a piece of paper. It should slice smoothly) | X | X | X | ||
| Check Cover Hinge Screws See How | X | X | X | ||
| Clean X-Drive Gears See How | X | X | X | ||
| Replace Y & Z Roller Bearings See How | X | X | |||
| Replace Belt Guides See How | X | X | |||
| Check Cut Motor Brushes See How | X | X | X | X | |
| Replace Y-Motor Assembly See How | X | X | |||
| Replace Flexshaft Core See How | X | X | |||
| Replace Bits | X | X | |||
| Rotate Top Hat See How | X | X | |||
| Re-calibrate Machine See How | X | X | |||
| Replace Y Timing Belt See How | X | ||||
| Replace Z-Truck See How | X | ||||
| Replace Z-Motor Assembly See How | X | ||||
| Replace X-Motor Assembly (Contact Support for Instruction) | X | ||||
| Rebuild Cut Motor (Contact Support for Instruction) | X |