Norton CM 351, Operating Instructions Manual

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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 as
shown.
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Place the material on the conveyor cart and hold it firmly against the stop (and where appropriate against the guide-a-cut)
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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Keep a constant pressure on the cutting head handle.
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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.
5.2.3 45° bevel cuts
With the CM 351 it is possible to make fixed or multiple step bevel cuts.
To tilt the cutting head to 45°, please follow the following instructions:
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Clear the conveyor cart in the front of the machine to give space to the pivot.
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Loosen slightly (1/8 turn is sufficient) the nut that supports the head.
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Rotate the head until it stops 45°.
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Tighten strongly back the nut that supports the head.
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Check by lowering the head down as the blade reaches correctly 3mm under the surface of the conveyor cart in the middle of
the groove for cutting 45°.
Note: to reposition the head in the normal position, the procedure is the same by rotating the head in the opposite direction to the other
stop. Make sure the nut that supports the head is strongly tighten. The stops are set at the factory; no adjustment shall be made
normally.
5.2.4 Important advices for the cutting
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The CM 351 is designed to cut material weight under 20kg and having dimensions smaller than 600x600x110mm.
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Before commencing work, check the fixing and stability of the tool.
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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 tray contains enough water.
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When dry cutting, ensure sufficient dust extraction and wear a dust protection mask.
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When cutting work is finished, close the water-tap so you can remove the cut pieces from the conveyor cart without getting wet.
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In case the thermal protection trips, wait until the motor has cooled down before starting the machine again.
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