Norton CST 100 Modulo, Operating Instructions Manual

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5 Operating the machine
5.1 Site of work
5.1.1 Siting the machine
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Remove from the site anything, which might hinder the working procedure!
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Make sure the site is sufficiently well lit!
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Observe manufacturer's conditions for connecting to power supplies!
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Place electric cables in such a way that damage by the device is excluded!
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Make sure you have a continual adequate view of the working area so you can intervene in the
working process at any time!
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Keep other staff out of the area, so you can work securely.
5.1.2 Space required for operation and maintenance
Leave 2 m around the machine for usage and maintenance of the CST.
5.2 Cutting material
To use the machine correctly, you must face it with one hand on the handle of the cutting head, and
the other ready to shut the machine down in case of emergency. Always keep your hands away
from the moving blade.
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Lower the cutting head to the desired cutting depth (in “through cutting”, lower cutting head until
blade periphery reaches max. 3mm under the surface of the conveyor cart) by means of the
handle over the cutting head
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Fix position by tightening the clamping device over the blade guard
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Put material on the table
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Push the cutting head slowly and without undue pressure towards the material and cut the
material as shown on the picture.
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You can also cut thicker material by reversing the material on the table.
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.