Quick Reference - struers Labotom-3 Handbuch

Clamping the Workpiece
Starting/Stopping the Cutting
Dismounting a Cut-off Wheel
Mounting a Cut-off Wheel
Cleaning the cutting chamber
Labotom-3
Instruction Manual

Quick Reference

 Place the workpiece between the clamp and the back stop on the left
hand side of the cutting table.
 Push the clamp towards the workpiece and lock the quick-clamping
device with the locking handle.
 Carefully close the protection guard.
 Press START  . The cut-off wheel starts rotating and the cooling water
starts running.
 Lower the cut-off wheel onto the workpiece by pulling the cutting handle
slowly until contact with the workpiece. Do not apply too heavy a cutting
force.
 Let the cut-off wheel make a small notch in the workpiece. Increase the
pressure and keep it constant while cutting.
 When the cut-off wheel is almost through the workpiece the cutting
pressure should be reduced.
 After cutting, return the cut-off wheel to top position. Stop the cut-off
wheel and the cooling water by pressing STOP 
wait about 5 seconds before opening the protection guard.
 Open the protection guard and release the clamping device.
 Remove the workpiece.
 Push the cutting handle backwards to place the tilting cutting unit in the
back position.
 Press the knob for the spindle lock on the right-hand side of the cut-off
wheel, turning the cut-off wheel until the spindle lock clicks.
 Remove the nut with the fork spanner. Remove the washer, flange and
old cut-off wheel.
 Put the rim into the groove in the top of the guard for the cut-off wheel
and then catch the hole of the cut-off wheel with the spindle.
 Mount the flange, washer and nut.
 Press the knob for the spindle lock on the right-hand side of the cut-off
wheel, turning the cut-off wheel until the spindle lock clicks.
 Tighten the nut moderately with the fork spanner and release the spindle
lock.
 Press the Flush  button to start the pump for flushing.
 Pull the flush hose out from the back of the cutting chamber.
 Clean the cutting chamber thoroughly. Adjust the flow as needed.
 Push the STOP  button to stop the pump.
 Tuck the cleaning hose back into place.
 Leave the protection guard open to let the cutting chamber dry
completely.
. For safety reasons,
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