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I
NSTRUCTION
M
ANUAL
MEGA
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T300A
Abrasive Cutter
3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ 85713 USA Tel. +1
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520
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882
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6598 Fax +1
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520
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882
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6599 email: [email protected] Web: https://www.metallographic.com
Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.
6.0 Trouble Shooting
24
Problem
Cause
Solution
No power or
function
a.
Unit is disconnected from main
electrical power supply.
b.
Main power switch is off.
c.
Emergency stop button engaged.
a. Verify electrical source and
connection.
b.
Turn on main power switch.
c.
Release by turning clockwise.
Main motor does
not operate
a.
Hood not closed.
b.
Overload relays activated
b. Close hood
c. Restart after resetting relay.
Pump motor does
not operate
a. Plug is disconnected
a. Check plug.
Excessive
vibration during
cutting
a. Not cutting with enough force
b. Specimen locked too far back on
cutting table
c. Incorrect blade selection
a.
Increase cutting force.
b.
Move specimen forward.
c.
Use correct blade.
Corrosion of table
of vises
a.
Improper cleaning and drying
b.
Incorrect or old cutting fluid.
c.
Cutting chamber has become a
humidity / corrosion chamber
d.
Long term storage oxidation
a.
Rinse and dry table and vises.
b.
Use an anti
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corrosion cutting fluid such as the
MAXCUT 2. It is recommended that the
cutting fluid be changed every 50 cuts or
weekly for maximum effectiveness.
c.
Open hood when not being used
d.
If cutter will not be used for an extended
period of time, coat the table and vises with a
water displacement oil such as WD
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40.
ERROR 05
Sudden stopping of motor after red light
flashes
a.
Feed rate too high
b.
Amperage setting too low
c.
Improper blade selection
Sudden stopping of motor with no red
light warning
a.
Feed rate too high
b.
Amperage setting too high
c.
Improper blade
Turn off main power for several seconds to reset
and correct problem:
a.
Reduce feed rate
b.
Increase overload amps
c.
Use correct blade.
Turn off main power for several seconds to reset
and correct problem:
a.
Reduce feed rate
b.
Decrease overload amps
c.
Use correct blade.
