M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
OPERATIONS
Cutting Fluid
NEVER attempt to cut magnesium when using soluble oils or emul- sions
While simple in concept and function, many issues must be taken into account and addressed to find and use the correct cutting fluid. Always follow all product warnings and contact the fluid manufacturer for unanswered ques- tions.
Use the selections below to choose the appropriate cutting fluids:
•For cutting low alloy, low carbon, and
•For cutting stainless steels, high carbon, and high alloy metals, brass, copper and mild
•For cutting cast iron, cutting fluid is not recom- mended.
BIOLOGICAL and POISON
HAZARD!
The reservoir on this machine is designed to store cutting fluid. During storage some fluids grow dangerous microbes, or due to the collection of toxic metal chips in the fluid, the fluid can become a potent and extremely poisonous solution to humans and animals.
USE the correct personal protection equipment when handling cutting fluids to prevent infections and poisoning.
USE a good bactericide and fugicide for additional protection.
FOLLOW federal, state, and the fluid manufacturer requirements to properly dispose of cutting fluid when it becomes unsafe.
Remember: Too much flow at the cutting fluid nozzle will make a mess and can make the work area unsafe; and not enough fluid at the cut will heat the blade, caus- ing the blade teeth to load up and break.
Adjust the flow rate lever so the coolant will cool and lubricate the blade, and flush the chips away so they do not stick to the blade. If the chips build up on the blade, eventually they will bind and skid in the next cut, break- ing blade teeth, and damaging the bandsaw wheels.
NOTICE
Throughly clean and flush coolant sys- tem when switching between coolant types to prevent possible contamina- tion.
