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G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw
-25-
Coolant System
FIRE HAZARD! DO NOT
cut ma
gnesium when
using oil-water solutions
as
a cutting fluid! A
lways
use a cutting fluid intend-
e
d 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-
i
ng the temperature of the blade and workpiece
when cutting.
Se
e C
utting Fluid on Page 26 for additional
information.
T
o 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.