Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 - Manual (Page 58)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026 M A I N T E N A N C E
The cavity in the base of the mill can be used
as a coolant reservoir if you choose to install
a recirculating coolant pump accessory. This
reservoir also catches any coolant and debris that
falls from the table and through the screens in
the base.
Hazards
As some coolant ages, it develops dangerous
microbes which eventually proliferate and create
a biological hazard. The risk of exposure to
this hazard can be greatly reduced by cleaning
out the coolant reservoir on a monthly basis or
sooner, if needed based on your daily inspection.
The important thing to keep in mind when
working with coolant is to minimize exposure
to your skin, eyes, and respiratory system
by wearing the proper personal protective
equipment, which includes splash-resistant
safety glasses, long-sleeve gloves, protective
clothing, and a NIOSH-approved respirator.
4. Place the catch pan under the drain plug,
then remove the plug and allow the fluid to
drain into the pan.
5. Clean away debris and grime from the
coolant drain screens on the base of the mill.
6. Use rags, scrapers, and cleaning solvent
to thoroughly clean out the bottom of the
reservoir.
Note: Use a cleaning solvent that is compatible
with the type of coolant. For instance, if you
are using a water-base coolant, then use a
water-base cleaning solvent.
7. When the reservoir is clean and dry, replace
the access panel and drain plug.
BIOLOGICAL & POISON
HAZARD!
Use the correct personal
protection equipment when
handling cutting fluid.
Follow Federal, State, and
the coolant manufacturer's
requirement to safely
dispose of the used
coolant.
Cleaning
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 3mm ................................................. 1
Hex Wrench 10mm ............................................... 1
Catch Pan .............................................................. 1
To clean out the coolant reservoir:
1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2. Put on personal protective equipment.
3. Remove the coolant reservoir access panel
from the rear of the column (see Figure 60).
Cleaning Coolant
Reservoir
Figure 60. Coolant reservoir access panel and drain
plug.
Access
Panel
Drain
Plug
Screen