Southbend SB1020 ユーザーズマニュアル

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1020

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This bandsaw has a built-in cutting fluid system 

that extends the life of your bandsaw blades 

by lowering the temperature of the blade and 

workpiece and washing away chips.

1.  Thoroughly clean and remove any foreign 

material that may have fallen inside the 

reservoir during shipping.

2.  Place the filter screen and drain tube in the 

reservoir as shown in Figure 34.

While  simple  in  concept  and  function,  many 

issues must be taken into account to find and use 

the correct cutting fluid. Always follow all product 

warnings and contact the fluid manufacturer for 

unanswered questions. 

Use the information below as a guideline to choose 

the appropriate cutting fluid. Always refer to the 

cutting fluid manufacturer for specific application 

and safety information:

•  For cutting low alloy, low carbon, and

general-purpose category metals with a 

bi-metal blade —use a water soluble cutting 

fluid.  

•  For cutting stainless steels, high carbon, and

high alloy metals, brass, copper and mild 

steels—use "Neat Cutting Oil" (commonly 

undiluted mineral oils) that have extreme 

pressure additives (EP additives).

•  For cutting cast iron, cutting fluid is not 

recommended.

Remember:  Too  much  flow  at  the  cutting  fluid 

nozzles will make a mess and can make the work 

area unsafe; and not enough fluid at the cut will 

heat the blade, causing the blade teeth to load up 

and break.

tip:  Using  a  refractometer  or  hydrometer  to 

replenish water in water-based coolant can extend 

the life of blades and coolant, and ensure consis-

tent cutting results.

3.  Fill the reservoir to the "high" mark with 

your chosen cutting fluid solution.