Norton Clipper CM 42, Operating Instructions Manual

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VERS. 2015.07.06 CM 42_MAN_EN
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Push the conveyor cart slowly and without undue pressure towards the rotating blade and cut
the material as shown on the picture.
NOTE: While recommended, it is not absolutely necessary to lock the cutting head into a given
depth position when jam cutting. The desired cutting depth can be maintained by holding firmly the
depth feed handle on the blade guard. If the full depth of cut requires excessive pressure (on very
dense material e.g.) make 2 or 3 shallow cuts.
5.2.2 Multiple step cutting
Multiple step cutting consists of moving the conveyor cart with the material to be cut back and
forward under the rotating blade,
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Place the material to be cut on the conveyor cart firmly against the guide-a-cut and the
backstop, keeping the hands well away from the blade.
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Start the machine.
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Move conveyor cart forward near the blade and pull down the cutting head until blade is lowered
to a point where it will lightly contact the surface of the material.
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Pass the material beneath with rapid full length strokes, taking a shallow cut (approximately 3
mm deep as shown on the picture) on the forward. On the backward stroke, lift the blade just
clear over the cutting line.
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Complete each rapid stroke backward and forward by passing the material beyond the centre of
the blade before starting the reverse movement of the conveyor cart.
NOTE: the harder the material, the more rapid should be the forward and backward strokes.
Step cutting lessens the area of the blade circumference in contact with the material, keeping the
blade cool, running free and cutting at peak efficiency.
5.2.3 General advice for the cutting
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Material weight under 30 kg and having dimensions smaller than 600x600x135mm can be cut
with the machine.
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Before commencing work make sure tools are firmly seated!
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Select the right tools as recommended by the manufacturer depending on the material to be
worked, the working procedure (dry or wet cut) to be carried out and the required efficiency.
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Apply cooling water continuously whilst cutting and in good time! Make sure the water pan
contains enough water.
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In case the thermal protection trips, wait until the motor has cooled down before starting the
machine again.