Grizzly G0717 owner manual Cutting Fluid System, To use the cutting fluid system

Cutting Fluid System

FIRE HAZARD! DO NOT cut magnesium when using oil-water solutions as a cutting fluid! Always use a cutting fluid intend- ed for magnesium. The water in the solution will cause a magnesium-chip fire.

This bandsaw has a built-in cutting fluid system that extends the life of your bandsaw blades by lowering the temperature of the blade and workpiece when cutting.

See Cutting Fluid on Page 33 for additional information.

To use the cutting fluid system:

1.Access the reservoir by removing the rear panel on the base (see Figure 39).

Reservoir Cover

Figure 39. Cutting fluid system reservoir cover.

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2.Thoroughly clean and remove any foreign material that may have fallen inside the res- ervoir during shipping.

3.Fill the reservoir with your chosen cutting fluid solution and replace the rear panel.

4.Make sure the cutting fluid control valve is turned OFF.

5.Turn the cutting fluid pump switch ON before making your cut.

6.Adjust the valve on the coolant hose to con- trol the flow of cutting fluid (see Figure 40). Make sure that the pressure is not so high that cutting fluid spills on the floor and creates a slipping hazard.

Coolant

Control

Valve

Figure 40. Coolant control valve.

7.When the bandsaw reaches the bottom of the cut, the motor and cutting fluid system will shut OFF.

NOTICE

Keep the tray chip screen clear so cutting fluid can recycle to the pump reservoir.

NEVER operate the pump with the reservoir below the low mark or you will overheat the pump and void your warranty!

Model G0717 (Mfg. Since 9/10)