Woodstock W1815 - Manual (Page 15)

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Model W1815 (Mfg. Since 10/10)
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To prevent corrosion during shipment and storage of your
machine, the factory has coated the bare metal surfaces
of your machine with a heavy-duty rust prevention
compound.
If you are unprepared or impatient, this compound can
be difficult to remove. To ensure that the removal of this
coating is as easy as possible, please gather the correct
cleaner, lubricant, and tools listed below:
• Cleaner/degreaser designed to remove storage wax
and grease
• Safety glasses & disposable gloves
• Solvent brush or paint brush
• Disposable Rags
To remove the rust preventative coating, do these
steps:
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM POWER.
2. Put on safety glasses and disposable gloves.
3. Using a liberal amount of your cleaner/degreaser,
Coat all surfaces that have the coating, and let soak
for few minutes.
4. Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/degreaser is
effective, the coating will wipe off easily.
Tip: To clean off thick coats of the rust preventative
compound on flat surfaces, use a PLASTIC paint
scraper to scrape off the majority of the coating
before wiping it off with your rag. (Do not use a
metal scraper or you may scratch your machine.)
5. Repeat the cleaning steps as necessary until all of
the compound is removed.
6. To prevent rust on the freshly cleaned surfaces,
immediately coat with a quality metal protectant.
Gasoline and petroleum
products have low flash
points and can explode
or cause fire if used to
clean machinery. Avoid
using these products
to clean machinery.
Many cleaning solvents
are toxic if inhaled.
Minimize your risk
by only using these
products in a well
ventilated area.
NOTICE
In a pinch, automotive degreasers,
mineral spirits or WD•40 can be used
to remove rust preventative coating.
Before using these products, though,
test them on an inconspicuous area of
your paint to make sure they will not
damage it.
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