Crommelins CFGKUB, Operation & Instruction Manual

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OPERATING FLOOR GRINDER
The floor grinder is designed to be used either for wet or dry floor grinding. If the floor
that has to be ground is dry ensure a suitable industrial vacuum is connected and also
ensure the operator is wearing suitable breathing respiratory equipment. Contact your
local work place health authority to ensure that their requirements regarding respiratory
equipment are being met.
STARTING THE GRINDER
1. Check the grinding plate being used is suitable for the material being ground and
THAT THEY ARE CORRECTLY BALANCED.
2. Check that the grinding plates used are in good order and are properly attached, with
all countersunk bolts firmly in place. Check this occasionally during use, as they can
become loose during working.
3. Check that the grinding plate is adjusted so that it sits level on the ground.
4. Check all nuts and bolts on folding handle latch are tight and firm.
5. Raise the grinding plates from the floor.
6. Start the motor by pressing the Green switch on the starter box.
7. Lower the grinding plate and commence grinding.
STOPPING THE GRINDER
1. De-press the red stop button on the starter box.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Grinder runs for 5 – 15
minutes, then stops Motor thermal overload
tripped Allow to cool, reset
thermal overloads
Extension cable too long
and/or not made from
heavy enough cable Then get electrician to
check extension lead
compatibility
Grinder runs but does not
perform adequately Motor defective Repair or replace
Grinder vibrates during use Grinding plates not
correctly balanced Replace or re-balance
the grinding plates
Grinding noise coming from
grinding head when up on
jockey wheel Excessively worn motor
bearings Have motor serviced