Struers Discotom-60, Instruction Manual

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Discotom-60 /-65
Instruction Manual
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The cooling valve switches the flow of cooling fluid between the
cutting chamber (cutting) and the flushing hose (cleaning).
During cutting the valve is placed in the vertical position to cool the
cut-off wheel. During cleaning the valve is turned clockwise to divert
cooling fluid to the flushing hose.
Turn the valve anti-
clockwise (dot to top)
for cut-off wheel
cooling.
Cutting position
Turn the valve
clockwise (dot to
bottom) for cleaning.
Cleaning position

Press down the lever, on the top of the flush hose, to open the
hose’s on/off valve and to adjust the flow of water.
For instructions on how to use the flushing hose when cleaning the
Discotom, see “Cleaning”.
The flush hose nozzle may collect swarf, inhibiting the flow of cooling
fluid.
To clean, unscrew nozzle head and rinse under clean water.
Cooling Valve Positions
Please Note
After cleaning, turn cooling valve back to vertical position. START

can
not be activated unless the cooling valve is in the cutting position.
Flush Hose
IMPORTANT
Do not move the cooling valve to the cleaning position
until the flush hose is pointing inside the cutting chamber.
Cleaning of Flush Hose Nozzle