Southbend SB1001 Benutzerhandbuch
For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11
Model SB1001 8K
™
Lathe
-17-
P R E P A R A T I O N
The unpainted surfaces are coated at the factory
with a heavy-duty rust preventative that
prevents corrosion during shipment and storage.
The benefit of this rust preventative is that it
works very well. The downside is that it can be
time-consuming to thoroughly remove.
with a heavy-duty rust preventative that
prevents corrosion during shipment and storage.
The benefit of this rust preventative is that it
works very well. The downside is that it can be
time-consuming to thoroughly remove.
Be patient and do a careful job when cleaning
and removing the rust preventative. The time
you spend doing this will reward you with
smooth-sliding parts and a better appreciation
for the proper care of the unpainted surfaces.
and removing the rust preventative. The time
you spend doing this will reward you with
smooth-sliding parts and a better appreciation
for the proper care of the unpainted surfaces.
Although there are many ways to successfully
remove the rust preventative, the following
process works well in most situations.
remove the rust preventative, the following
process works well in most situations.
Before cleaning, gather the following:
s
$ISPOSABLE
s
#LEANERDEGREASER (certain citrus-based
degreasers work extremely well and they
have non-toxic fumes)
degreasers work extremely well and they
have non-toxic fumes)
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3AFETY
Note:
Automotive degreasers, mineral spirits, or
7$s
Basic steps for removing rust preventative:
1.
Put on safety glasses and disposable gloves.
2.
with a liberal amount of your cleaner or
degreaser and let them soak for a few
minutes.
degreaser and let them soak for a few
minutes.
3.
Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner or
degreaser is effective, the rust preventative
will wipe off easily.
will wipe off easily.
Note:
To clean off thick coats of rust preventative
on flat surfaces, such as beds or tables, use
A
A
4.
Repeat
Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,
then coat all unpainted surfaces with a
quality metal protectant or light oil to
prevent rust.
quality metal protectant or light oil to
prevent rust.
GAS
Gasoline and petroleum
products have low flash
points and can explode
or cause fire if used for
cleaning. Avoid using these
products to remove rust
preventative.
products have low flash
points and can explode
or cause fire if used for
cleaning. Avoid using these
products to remove rust
preventative.
Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as
acetone or brake parts cleaner that may
damage painted surfaces. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when using any
type of cleaning product.
acetone or brake parts cleaner that may
damage painted surfaces. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when using any
type of cleaning product.
Cleaning & Protecting