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1 Notes on safety

The RA 21/RA 21 Special Pipe Cutting and

Bevelling Machine (referred to as a pipe cutter

in the following) is a state-of-the-art machine.

Using it for purposes other than those described

in this manual may cause injury to the user or to

others. It may also damage the machine or

other equipment.

Therefore:
º Always ensure that the machine is in good

working order and always comply with

these notes on safety.

Proper use

º Only use the materials and types of pipe

specified in this manual (see chapter 3).

Always consult Georg Fischer after-sales

service personnel before using other

materials.

º Only use the pipe cutter for cutting and

bevelling operations as described in 

chapter 6.

º Only use original Georg Fischer spare parts

and auxiliaries.

º Inspect the pipe cutter every day for visible

signs of damage or defects. Any damage or

defects must be repaired immediately.

Work on the electrical installations may only

be performed by a qualified electrician.

º Do not use the pipe cutter unless all safety

devises

- restart inhibitor

- overload protection

- saw blade guard

are working properly and the fixtures on the

vise and baseplate are fitted securely.

Summary of Contents for RA 21

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Code 790 044 762 GEORG FISCHER GF RA 21 and RA 21 Special Pipe Cutting and Bevelling Machines...

Page 2: ...o All rights retained in particular the rights to reproduction dissemination and translation Copying or reproduction in any form print photocopy microfilm or data acquisition require written permissio...

Page 3: ...5 4 Technical specifications 7 5 Commissioning 8 5 1 Checking the scope of delivery 8 5 2 Transporting and assembling the pipe cutter 9 6 Operation 10 6 1 Fitting the saw blade additional cutter 10 6...

Page 4: ...II GEORG FISCHER GF...

Page 5: ...fety This general hazard symbol accompa nies passages of text which you should read and understand under all circum stances By failing to do so you could endanger yourself and others Important informa...

Page 6: ...of pipe specified in this manual see chapter 3 Always consult Georg Fischer after sales service personnel before using other materials Only use the pipe cutter for cutting and bevelling operations as...

Page 7: ...of work and allow the machine to run a stop Disconnect from the mains before cleaning the pipe cutter The cutter and saw blade may cause injury Therefore Keep your hands away from the tools during cut...

Page 8: ...ers which reduces vibrations during cutting Motor and power cable The motor can be easily removed The motor housing and switches are made from lightweight impact resistant plastic Integrated into the...

Page 9: ...hines works using the safety enhancing principle stationary pipe rotating tool The pipe cutter is suitable for cutting and bevelling pipes The cut pipes are free from burr so no deburring in or outsid...

Page 10: ...s can be used steel black or galvanised chrome and stainless steel up to 2 5 mm wall thickness aluminium non ferrous metals e g copper brass plastics PE PP PVDE PVC Other materials on request Do not u...

Page 11: ...ons 1 phase AC 110 120 V 50 60 Hz 230 240 V 50 60 Hz Sound pressure level at the workplace at idle approx 82 dB A under load approx 84 dB A As the noise level may also exceed 84 dB A under unfavourabl...

Page 12: ...ompleteness and transport damage Please report missing parts or transport damage to the support immediately Normal accessories subject to change without notice 1 saw blade 1 ring spanner 22 mm 1 brush...

Page 13: ...mounting base plate The pipe cutter with the vise is mounted either on the quick mounting base plate or on the quick mounting base plate special accessory with clamps Mark and punch the bolt holes on...

Page 14: ...al cutter must be free from chips and dirt Use only original Georg Fischer saw blades and cutters The inscription on the saw blade 1 must always face the pipe cutter Observe sign for saw blade guard 1...

Page 15: ...e locking screw 2 Turn the pipe cutter clockwise back down into its home position Fitting the saw blade and additional cutter Mount the following on the shaft 1 RA 21 saw blade 3 additional cutter 4 c...

Page 16: ...corre sponding number Tighten the lever 1 open All other types of pipe Insert the pipe in the vise Move the pipe almost up to the saw blade Tighten the pipe in the vise Release the lever 1 and set th...

Page 17: ...e additional cutter Clamp the pipe in the vise Release the lever 1 and set the stop 2 to position 2 Do not tighten Raise the motor of the pipe cutter as if to start cutting until the cutter covers the...

Page 18: ...d length Use the scale Tighten the cross knob Push the pipe for wards up to the stop and clamp Swing the stop clear Cut the pipe Length gauge over 250 mm Mount the length gauge 1 Swing the stop in to...

Page 19: ...GEORG FISCHER GF Tighten the clamp Push the pipe up against the stop and clamp Swing the stop out and push all the way back Cut the pipe For the next cut extend the stop and swing into place clockwis...

Page 20: ...t are over 1 m long 6 5 Cutting the pipe Cut thin walled chrome and stainless steel pipe up to 1 5 mm wall thickness only with RA 21 Special Put on safety goggles before cutting Connect the pipe cutte...

Page 21: ...rough Continue to turn rapidly until the pipe has been cut off and the marks 3 on the slide housing and vise housing are aligned Turn the pipe cutter back into its home position Switch off the saw mot...

Page 22: ...Put on safety goggles before cutting Connect the pipe cutter to the mains Apply saw blade lu bricant to the saw blade teeth cutting surface 1m 1m Repeat the lubrication every three cuts If in contact...

Page 23: ...rough Continue turning rapidly until the pipe has been cut off and the marks 3 on the slide housing and vise housing are aligned Turn the pipe cutter back into its home position Switch off the saw mot...

Page 24: ...hips Oil the four locations marked by the arrows Check the oil level of the gear and top up if necessary every time the cutter is cleaned every tool change Do not use compressed air to clean the area...

Page 25: ...GEORG FISCHER GF Interval after the first 150 hours of operation or after 3 months whichever is sooner then every 1000 hours of operation or every year Activity Fill with gear oil up to the threaded h...

Page 26: ...g screw Set pipe diameter correctly Tighten nut Fit saw blade correctly Inscription on saw blade must face the pipe cutting machine see chapter 6 Remove pipe cutter clean mounting parts and flange sur...

Page 27: ...ts Alternatively contact your local Georg Fischer agent A list of addresses is provided on the back cover of this manual Please quote the following data Cutter type RA 21 RA 21 Special Machine number...

Page 28: ...info georgefischer fr www georgefischer fr GB George Fischer Sales Limited Paradise Way Coventry CV2 2ST Tel 44 0 2476 535 535 Fax 44 0 2476 530 450 info georgefischer co uk www georgefischer co uk I...

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