SAINT-GOBAIN NORTON CLIPPER CM 501 ME, Operating Instructions Manual

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VERS. 2017.06.21 CM 501 ME_MAN_EN
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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 in front of the machine and 1,5 m around it for usage and maintenance of the CM501.
5.2 Cutting methods
To use the machine correctly, you must face it with one hand on the handle of the cutting head, and
the other on the conveyor cart. You can possibly press on the pedal with one foot. Always keep your
hands away from the moving blade.
5.2.1 Full depth or fixed cutting
In full depth or fixed cutting, the cutting head is locked in a fixed position and the material is pushed
into it as shown.
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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 on the blade guard or of the foot pedal, or using the crank.
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Put material on conveyor cart against the backstop.
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Push the conveyor cart slowly and without undue pressure towards the rotating blade and cut
the material as shown on the picture.
NOTE: While recommended, it is not absolutely necessary to lock the cutting head into a given
depth position with the crank when jam cutting. The desired cutting depth can be maintained by
holding firmly the depth feed handle on the blade guard or pressing on the foot pedal. If the full
depth of cut requires excessive pressure (on very dense material e.g.) make 2 or 3 shallow cuts.