Southbend SB1024, SB1026, SB1025 owner manual Machine Storage, Lubrication section beginning on

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C E SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

Machine Storage

To avoid rust problems or corrosion damage, use the following information to protect your investment when storing the mill for any length of time.

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ss,UBRICATEITHEAMILL ASTDIRECTED INLTHE

Lubrication section beginning on Page 51.

ss#LEANEOUTNTHEOCOOLANTTRESERVOIROIN THE BASE of the mill as directed in the Cleaning Coolant Reservoir section on Page 56.

ss4HOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL UNPAINTEDNBARE METAL surfaces, then coat them with a light weight grease or rust preventative. Take care to ensure these surfaces are completely covered but that the grease or rust preventative is kept off painted surfaces.

Note: If the machine will be out of service for only a short period of time, use way oil or a good grade of medium-weight machine oil (not auto engine oil) in place of the grease or rust preventative.

ss,OOSEN THE BELTS TOEPREVENTLTHEM FROMO stretching during storage. Post a reminder on the mill that the belts need to be re- installed or tensioned before resuming operations.

ss0LACEAACFEW MOISTURE ABSORBING DESICCANT packs inside the electrical and control panel boxes.

ss#OVERVANDRPLACENTHE MACHINECIN A DRY AREAM that is out of direct sunlight and away from hazardous fumes, paint, solvents, or gas.

Fumes and sunlight can bleach or discolor paint and plastic parts.

ss!T LEAST ONCESATMONTH START THE MILLNANDH run all gear-driven components for a few minutes. This will keep the bearings, bushings, gears, and shafts well lubricated and protected from corrosion, especially during the winter months.

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