Cleanup, Before cleaning, gather the following

Cleanup

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

This rust preventative has been your machine's close ally and guardian since it left the factory. If your machine arrived to you free of rust, then be thankful that the rust preventative protected it during its journey...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 some time cleaning your machine. The time you spend doing this will reward you with smooth sliding parts and a better appreciation for the proper care of your machine's 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 (see below)

•Safety glasses & disposable gloves

H9692—Orange Power Cleaner & Degreaser One of the best cleaners we've found for quickly and easily removing rust preventative.

Figure 4. Model H9692 Industrial Orange Power

Cleaner/Degreaser (99.9% biodegradable).

Note: In a pinch, automotive degreasers, mineral spirits or WD•40 can be used to remove rust pre- ventative. Before using these products, though, test them on an inconspicuous area of your paint to make sure they will not damage it.

Model G1033X (Mfg. since 4/10)

Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery. Avoid using these products to clean machinery.

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

NOTICE

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/degreas- er and let them soak for few minutes.

3.Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/degreas- er is effective, the rust preventative will wipe off easily.

Note: To clean off thick coats of rust preven- tative on flat surfaces, such as 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 you may scratch your machine.)

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

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