Woodstock SHOP FOX M1054 - Manual (Page 32)

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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Cutting Fluid
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 general-pur-
pose category metals with a bi-metal blade—use a
water soluble cutting fluid.
• For cutting stainless steels, high carbon, and high
alloy metals, brass, copper and mild steels—use
"Neat Cutting Oil" (commonly undiluted mineral oils)
that have extreme pressure additives (EP additives).
• For cutting cast iron, cutting fluid is not recom-
mended.
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.
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.
BIOLOGICAL and POISON
HAZARD!
NEVER attempt to cut magnesium
when using soluble oils or emul-
sions (oil-water solutions) as a
cutting fluid! The water in the
solution will increase the risk of an
accidental magnesium-chip fire.
For cutting magnesium alloys, use
a specific cutting fluid intended
for magnesium.
NOTICE
Throughly clean and flush coolant sys-
tem when switching between coolant
types to prevent possible contamina-
tion.