10
EKF Series 300/500/600
GB
Before using for the first time
Transport inspection
As standard, the machine is supplied with
the components indicated in the
“Scope of
supply”
section.
NOTE
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Check for visible signs of damage or
missing items on delivery. Report an
incomplete or damaged delivery to
your dealer/supplier immediately.
Preparation
This section contains important instructions
on the required preparation before begin-
ning any work.
Safety measures
WARNING
Risk of injury from a workpiece .
Pressure must exerted by the machine
on and against the work piece during
cutting work, which can cause the work
to piece to fall. This can lead to serious
injuries.
►
Secure the workpiece by suitable
means against falling down (e.g.,
clamping equipment).
►
Use the protective equipment stipulat-
ed in the section
“Personal protec-
tive equipment”
.
Checking the properties
of the workpiece
The surface of the workpiece must meet
the following requirements.
■
The surface must be completely smooth
and level.
■
There may not be any burn points, slag,
welding joints or similar.
NOTE
►
Before beginning with milling, remove
surface unevenness.
Setting the chamfer height
Proceed as follows to set the chamfer
height:
Loosen the side clamping screw (3,
fig. 4).
Set the desired chamfer height by
turning the entire machine head. The
set value can be read from the ring
scale (10, fig. 5) (one turn = 2 mm
infeed).
Tighten the clamping screw again.
Before using for the first time
