Tightening the clear cover pins
Tightening the hinge pins on the clear cover to ensure good contact with the cover switches
A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions
A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions, RAVEN Maintenance
Tensioning the Y belt
Tensioning the Y belt
A/B/C Cleaning, A/B/C Head Pressure, A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower
Cleaning and lubricating the corner posts and lead screws
Cleaning and lubrication of the corner posts and lead screws is essential to the machine’s operation. Be sure to check your head pressure and follow thee steps regularly.
A/B/C Cleaning, A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions, RAVEN Maintenance
Cleaning and lubricating the idler pulleys
Cleaning and lubricating the idler pulleys is an important part of your machine’s maintenance.
A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions, A/B/C Problem With Cut Motor Or Flexshaft
Lubricating the flexshaft
Check & Lubricate Flexshaft Core The Flexshaft temperature should never rise to the point where the sheath cannot be held by hand for an extended period of time. If the sheath ever becomes hot to the touch, immediately stop the machine and consult the Lubrication section below. If the heating persists after lubrication please contact
A/B/C Cleaning
Cleaning and lubricating the bitplate
When your bit plate is sticking, its most likely dirty. These quick steps will get it moving freely again.
A/B/C Board Feeding Or Sandpaper Belt Problems
Inconsistent Board Measurements or Tracking Issues
Description of Issue This occurs when the machine measures differently in the length (or X) direction in seemingly similar situations. For example, you measure two similar colored and conditioned boards and the machine comes up with widely varying lengths. Possible Causes Cause can be: board defects, rolled up belt, low head pressure, damaged or missing
A/B/C Cleaning, A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions
Cleaning the Y and Z rails
The guide rods/rails upon which the cutting head assembly rides need to be kept free of cutting debris. They should be wiped or blown off before carving a project, and wiped occasionally with a thin coat of light oil for lubrication. If the rails are allowed to accumulate dust and debris, the machine will halt
A/B/C Head Pressure, A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower
Checking the head pressure
Every CarveWright machine should have its headpressure checked regularly. Especially after any shipping. With an inexpensive bathroom scale, this important maintenance step can be performed in minutes. Head Pressure: Sand Paper – 75 to 85 lbs Heavy Duty – 80 to 90 lbs (Needs to be high end for rotary jig.) The weather can affect
A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions
Rotating the flexshaft pivot (tophat)
Over time the bearing that holds the flexshaft into the top of the z-truck can wear a divot in the end of the flexshaft. This can cause the flexshaft to vibrate and chatter more than it should. These quick steps will show you how to quickly resolve this issue