Retsch MM 500 Vario, Manual

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Operating the Device
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Component
MB Grinding jar
MH Grinding jar clamp
SB Locking bolt
FR Locking wheel
Insert the grinding jar in the grinding jar support as follows:

Place the grinding jar (MB) in the grinding jar clamp (MH) and press lightly into the
centering.

Turn the locking wheel (FR) clockwise until the grinding bowl is firmly seated in the clamp

Turn the locking pin (SB) and 90 ° and snap it down into the groove.

Now tighten the locking wheel again. Once the grinding jar is tightened, loosen it slightly
counterclockwise until the locking pin is firmly in place and cannot vibrate.
NOTICE All grinding clamps must always be equipped. If fewer grinding jars are required, an
empty grinding jar (without grinding balls, without material) or an adapter must be used as a
counterweight. The grinding jar adapters are available as accessories (order number
03.018.0155).
Never operate the MM 500 Vario without a grinding bowl or adapter!
Abb. 22:
Operation with grinding jar adapters (shown in blue)
6.7 Grinding process
CAUTION
C10.0004
Risk of injury
Explosive or flammable samples
−
Samples can explode or catch fire during the grinding process.
•
Do not use any samples in this device that carry a risk of explosion
or fire.
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Take note of the safety data sheets for the sample material.