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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 Model SB1016/SB1036
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OPERATION
To use the cutting fluid system on your lathe:
1. Make sure the tank is properly serviced and
filled with cutting fluid, and that you wear
the necessary personal protection equipment.
2. Position the cutting fluid nozzle for your
operation.
3. Use the control panel cutting fluid pump
switch to turn the cutting fluid pump ON.
4. Adjust the flow of cutting fluid by using the
valve lever near the base of the nozzle hose.
Note: Promptly clean any splashed cutting fluid
from the floor to avoid a slipping hazard.
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Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Cast iron
Low Carbon Steel
Alloy Metals
Stainless Steel
General Note: Cutting fluids are used for heavy-duty lathe operations and production turning. Oil-water
emulsions and synthetic cutting fluids are the most common for typical lathe operations. Sulferized oils
often are used for threading. For small projects, spot lubrications can be done with an oil can or brush, or
omitted completely.
Workpiece Dry
Water
Soluble Oil
Synthetic
Coolants
Sulferized
Oil
Mineral
OIl
Figure 108. Cutting Fluid selection table.
BIOLOGICAL & POISON
HAZARD!
Use the correct personal
protection equipment
when handling cutting
fluid. Follow federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer
requirements for proper
disposal.
Cutting Fluid System
A pump delivers cutting fluid through a flex tube
and nozzle. The pump is turned ON/OFF by the
cutting fluid pump switch on the control panel.
Flow is controlled by the valve lever on the flex
tube (see Figure 107).
Always use high quality cutting fluid in this
lathe and follow the manufacturer's instructions
for diluting. The quick reference table shown in
Figure 108 can help you select the appropriate
cutting fluid.
Refer to Cutting Fluid System on Page 73 for
detailed instructions on how to add or change
cutting fluid. Check the cutting fluid regularly
and promptly change it when it becomes overly
dirty or rancid, or as recommended by fluid
manufacturer.
Figure 107. Cutting Fluid system controls and
components.
Cutting Fluid
Pump Switch
Nozzle
Valve
Lever
Running the pump without adequate fluid in
the tank may permanently damage it. This is
abuse and is not covered by the warranty.