Model G0561 (Mfd. Since 01/08)
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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 selections below to choose appropriate
cutting fluid:
• For cutting low alloy, low carbon, and gen-
eral-purpose category metals with a bi-metal
blade —use 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 rec-
ommended.
• For cutting magnesium, use only cutting fluid
that is designed for cutting magnesium.
Remember: Too much flow at the cutting fluid
nozzle 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.
BIOLOGICAL AND POISON
HAZARD! Use proper
personal protection
equipment when handling
cutting fluid and dispose
by following federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer
requirements to properly
dispose of cutting fluid.
Feed Rate
The speed at which the saw blade will cut through
a workpiece is controlled by blade type, feed rate,
and feed pressure.
Note: If a lubricant is used on the cut, the feed
rate can be increased by approximately 15%.
To set feed rate:
1. Raise bow to maximum height to remove
spring tension. Close ON/OFF valve to lock
bow in place.
2. Using a
9
⁄16" wrench, adjust feed pressure
tension spring by rotating adjustment nut
(see Figure 40). Tighten enough to remove
play but not enough to apply tension to
spring.
Note: This spring adjustment is an initial set-
ting. Depending on cutting circumstances,
you will have to fine-tune the feed pressure
with this adjustment. Increasing the spring
tension will reduce the feed pressure.
3. Clamp workpiece in table vise.
Figure 40. Location of adjustment nut.
Adjustment Nut
Spring
Cutting Fluid
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