Grizzly G9744Z - Manual (Page 27)

G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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Coolant 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 coolant system that
extends the life of your bandsaw blades by lower-
ing the temperature of the blade and workpiece
when cutting.
See
Cutting Fluid on Page 26 for additional
information.
To use the coolant system:
1. Access the reservoir by removing the rear
panel on the base (see Figure 23).
Figure 23. Coolant system reservoir and cover.
Figure 24. Coolant control valve.
Coolant Control Valve
NOTICE
Keep the tray chip screen clear so coolant
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!
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 coolant control valve is turned
OFF.
5. Turn the coolant pump switch ON before
making your cut.
6. Adjust the valve on the coolant hose to con-
trol the flow of coolant (see Figure 24). Make
sure that the pressure is not so high that cool-
ant spills on the floor and creates a slipping
hazard.
7. When the bandsaw reaches the bottom of the
cut, the motor and coolant system will shut
OFF.