Southbend SB1269 instruction sheet Cleaning & Protecting, Before cleaning, gather the following

Cleaning & Protecting

The unpainted surfaces are coated with a heavy- duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion during shipment and storage.

This rust preventative has been a close ally and guardian since this item left the factory. If the unpainted surfaces are free of rust, then be thankful that the rust preventative did its job...and try to stay thankful as you clean it off, because it can be challenging to remove if you are unprepared and impatient.

Plan on spending time cleaning and removing the rust preventative. The time you spend doing this will reward you with smooth sliding parts and a better appreciation for the proper care of the unpainted surfaces.

Although there are many ways to successfully remove the rust preventative, these instructions walk you through what works well for us.

Before cleaning, gather the following:

•Disposable Rags

•Cleaner/degreaser

•Safety glasses & disposable gloves

Note: Automotive degreasers, mineral spirits or WD•40 can be used to remove rust preventative. Before using these products, though, test them on an unnoticeable area of a painted area to make sure they will not damage it.

Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used for cleaning. Avoid using these products to remove rest preventative.

Many cleaning solvents are toxic if inhaled. Minimize your risk by only using these products in a well ventilated area.

Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as acetone or brake parts cleaner that may damage painted surfaces. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using any type of cleaning product.

Basic steps for removing rust preventative:

1.Put on safety glasses and disposable gloves.

2.Coat all surfaces that have rust preventative with a liberal amount of your cleaner or degreaser and let them soak for few minutes.

3.Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner or degreaser is effective, the rust preventative will wipe off easily.

Note: To clean off thick coats of rust preventative on flat surfaces, such as beds or tables, use a PLASTIC paint scraper to scrape off the majority of the coating before wiping it off

with your rag. (Do not use a metal scraper or

it may cause scratches.)

4.Repeat Steps 2–3as necessary until clean, then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality metal protectant to prevent rust.