Coolant System; Maintenance & Lubrication; Lubrication - Scotchman CPO 350 Manual

4.7 COOLANT SYSTEM

The coolant reservoir has a capacity of ten (10) gallons (37.8 liters). One gallon of coolant is shipped with
the saw. For normal cutting, it should be mixed in a ratio of one part coolant to seven parts water. In
conditions of heavier cutting, the ratio of water should be reduced to five parts. We recommend using
only pure, synthetic, water soluble cutting oils. Petroleum based cutting oils will reduce the life of the
coolant pump considerably. We recommend pre-mixing the coolant before adding it to the saw.
When cutting alloy steels such as stainless steel, we recommend a special mix coolant designed for these
applications. For additional information on available coolants, SEE SECTION 10.6.
5.0 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

5.1 LUBRICATION

SEE FIGURE 5 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
Before operating the saw, grease the pivot pins (A) and apply penetrating oil to the vise spindle and
guides (B and C). Once a week, grease all of the pivot pins and oil all of the rivet connections on the
guard linkage. Check the level of the fluid in the saw head checking the sight glass in the front of the head
casting. To add fluid, remove the breather plug next to the draw handle. On machines not equipped
with a breather, you have to remove the draw handle and add gear lubricant through this opening.
Clean the chips out of the vise every day and apply penetrating oil to the spindle and guide pins. Clear the
chips with a brush or similar device. DO NOT use compressed air. For additional information if your saw
is equipped with a power vise or power down feed option, SEE SECTIONS 7.1 THRU 7.2.
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