Cutting Fluid System
FIRE HAZARD! DO NOT cut magnesium when using
This bandsaw has a
The cutting fluid pump has two modes controlled by the switch on the control panel. The 
) is used to supply cutting fluid directly to the blade through the fluid nozzles. The 
) is used to supply high pressure to the auxiliary sprayer for rinsing metal chips into the reservoir.
See Cutting Fluid Tips on Page 31 for additional information regarding selection and use.
To use the cutting fluid system:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Remove the screws and the reservoir cover tray (Figure 32).
Screws |
Reservoir Cover Tray |
Drain Plug |
3.Wearing gloves, use a rag to remove any chips and foreign material that may have fallen inside the reservoir during shipping and machine use.
4.Fill the reservoir with your chosen cutting fluid solution and replace the reservoir cover.
5.Turn the cutting fluid pump switch (
) to
the low pressure position (
), and adjust the valves on the cutting fluid hoses to control the flow of cutting fluid (see Figure 33).
Note: Too much flow at the fluid nozzle will make a mess and can make the work area unsafe; and not enough fluid at the cut will overheat the blade, causing the blade teeth to load up and break.
Fluid Nozzle
Valve
Figure 33. Cutting fluid control valve.
NOTICE
NEVER operate the pump with the reservoir below the low mark or you will
6.Monitor the cutting fluid level frequently to keep the system working properly. DO NOT let the cutting fluid pump run dry.
Figure 32. Cutting fluid system reservoir and |
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