Southbend SB1026 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

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.

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.

  Place the catch pan under the drain plug, 

then remove the plug and allow the fluid to 
drain into the pan.

  Clean away debris and grime from the 

coolant drain screens on the base of the mill.

  Use rags, scrapers, and cleaning solvent 

to thoroughly clean out the bottom of the 
reservoir.

 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.

 

When the reservoir is clean and dry, replace 
the access panel and drain plug.

Hex Wrench 3mm ................................................. 1
Hex Wrench 10mm ............................................... 1
Catch Pan .............................................................. 1

  DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

  Put on personal protective equipment.

  Remove the coolant reservoir access panel 

from the rear of the column (see Figure 60).