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c. Repeat steps a. and b. until bearings are
CLEANING:
thoroughly clean.
WARNING
CAUTION
Dry cleaning solvent P-D- 680 is toxic
Do not direct air stream across
and flammable.
Wear protective
bearing surfaces causing bearings to
goggles and gloves and use only in a
spin. Spinning unlubricated bearings
well ventilated area. Avoid contact
could cause premature wear.
with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't
breathe vapors. Do not use near
d. Dry bearings using low pressure compressed air.
open flame or excessive heat. The
flash point is 100F138F (38-59C).
Spin bearings slowly by hand to aid in drying.
If you become dizzy while using
3.
CLEAN
TRANSMISSION
HOUSINGS
AND
cleaning solvent, get fresh air
CAPS.
immediately and get medical aid. If
contact with eyes is made, wash your
WARNING
eyes with water and get medical aid
immediately.
Use care when cleaning parts with
alkali cleaners. Avoid breathing in
Compressed air used for cleaning
vapors or contact with bare skin.
purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use
Otherwise skin rash and dizziness
only with effective chip guarding and
could result.
personal
protective
equipment
goggles/ shield, gloves, etc.).
CAUTION
1.
CLEAN ALL PARTS WITH CLEANING FLUID
Do not clean parts which have
P-D-680 TYPE II.
machined or polished surfaces in
alkali solution.
a. Immerse parts in cleaning fluid tank.
b. Agitate parts up and down to remove old
a. Clean all housings and bearing caps, etc. in hot,
lubricant and foreign material.
mild alkali solution. Allow parts to be thoroughly
heated and cleaned.
2.
CLEAN ALL BEARINGS.
b. Rinse parts thoroughly to remove all traces of
a. Remove bearings from cleaning fluid and gently
alkali.
strike bearings against block of wood to dislodge
lubricant particles.
c. Dry parts immediately
with
low
pressure
compressed air.
b. Immerse in cleaning fluid again.
d. Wipe all parts dry with clean, lint-free cloths.
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