Cutting Fluid System - Grizzly G0717 Owner's Manual

Cutting fluid system

fiRE hazaRD! DO nOt
cut
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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magnesium when
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.
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)
Coolant
Control
Valve