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ST1007/12/14 15" & 20" Planers (Mfd. Since 3/16)
Cleanup
The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated
with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents
corrosion during shipment and storage. This rust pre-
ventative works extremely well, but it will take a little
time to clean.
Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your
machine. The time you spend doing this now will give
you a better appreciation for the proper care of your
machine's unpainted surfaces.
There are many ways to remove this rust preven-
tative, but the following steps work well in a
wide variety of situations. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions with any clean-
ing product you use and make sure you
work in a well-ventilated area to minimize
exposure to toxic fumes.
Before cleaning, gather the following:
•
Disposable rags
•
Cleaner/degreaser (WD•40 works well)
•
Safety glasses & disposable gloves
•
Plastic paint scraper (optional)
Basic steps for removing rust preventative:
1. Put on safety glasses.
2. Coat the rust preventative with a liberal amount
of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak for 5–10
minutes.
3. Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/degreaser
is effective, the rust preventative will wipe off
easily. If you have a plastic paint scraper, scrape
off as much as you can first, then wipe off the
rest with the rag.
4. Repeat
Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean, then
coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality metal
protectant to prevent rust.
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. Only work
in a well-ventilated area.
NOTICE
Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as ace-
tone or brake parts cleaner, that may damage
painted surfaces.
