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Setup and assembly
RPG 4.5 (S), RPG 8.6
| Operating instructions
8. SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Because setup, assembly and operation with the tube squaring machine variants are mostly identi-
cal, the diagrams in this chapter show work steps only with examples of the RPG 4.5 and RPG 4.5 S
machines.
DANGER
Machine start-up due to unintentional pressing of the ON/OFF switch!
Fatal electric shock.
Diverse physical injuries and material damage.
X
At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing tools, cleaning and performing
any maintenance, adjustment or repair work, switch off the machine, allow it to run to a stop and
pull the mains plug.
WARNING
Protruding tool holder!
Hands may be crushed and the machine damaged.
[
The tool holder with fitted MFW
must not
project over the edge of the tool support.
X
Before switching on the machine, make sure that the distance between the MFW and the housing
is sufficient.
X
Close the viewing window before switching on the machine.
WARNING
Risk of machine and tube falling!
Irreversible crushing.
X
Check the machine's position and secure it so it cannot fall.
X
Ensure that the machine has a solid footing.
X
Place sufficient supports under the tube.
WARNING
Fingers jammed between the clamping unit, clamping shells and tube!
Irreversible crushing.
[
Do
not
place fingers between the clamping unit, clamping shells and tube.
X
At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing tools, cleaning and per
f
orming
any maintenance, adjustment or repair work, switch off the machine, allow it to run to a stop and
pull the mains plug.
X
Always close the viewing window after removing chips.
WARNING
Flying parts/breaking tool!
Diverse physical injuries and material damage.
[
No
damaged or deformed cutting tools (MFW) should be used.
X
Firmly clamp the tube to be machined into the clamping unit.
X
Immediately replace worn-out tools.
X
Ensure that the cutting tools are correctly fitted.
X
The inner diameter of the clamping shells must be identical to the outer diameter of the tube to
be machined. The specific inner diameter is specified on the clamping shells. The outer diam-
eter of the tube must be determined.
X
Avoid tool breakage by ensuring low (measured) infeed (max. clamping thickness: 0.05 mm)
and correct setting of speed (see chap. 9.2, p. 26).
X
Check that the tool holder (WH) and multifunctional tool (MFW) are seated firmly, and tighten if
required.
WARNING
Flying, hot and sharp-edged chips, tube surfaces, cutting edges and tools!
Danger of injury to eyes and hands.
[
Do not
reach into the rotating tool during working.
[
Never
work without the cover attached.
X
Wear recommended protective clothing, as described in chap. 2.4, p. 8.
X
At the end of each working cycle switch off the machine, allow it to run to a stop and pull the
mains plug. Remove chips with tightfitting safety gloves (in accordance with DIN EN 388 and
EN 407) using suitable tools (e.g. tongs).
X
Ensure that the cover is functional.
ATTENTION
The MFW multifunctional tool may be damaged by wrong inserting of a tube!
Damage to tool.
X
Before clamping the tube, ensure sufficient distance between the MFW and the tube.
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