Struers Discotom-60, Instruction Manual

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Discotom-60 /-65
Instruction Manual
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To maximise the Discotom’s lifetime Struers strongly recommends
daily cleaning of the cutting chamber with the flush hose.

Press the stop button

to stop the cut-off wheel and cooling
water.

Open the cutting chamber hood and release the workpiece from
the clamping device. Remove the clamping device if carrying out a
more thorough cleaning.

Pull out the flush hose from its holder and point it towards the
bottom of the cutting chamber.

Turn the cooling valve clockwise to cleaning position and adjust
the flow as needed.
The display will show the following:

Clean the cutting chamber thoroughly.

Turn the cooling valve back to cutting position.
Cleaning
Flushing the Cutting Chamber
Cooling Valve
The cooling valve for cooling/cleaning
is located on the front Discotom.
Turn the valve
anti-clockwise
(dot to top) for
cut-off wheel
cooling.
Turn the valve
clockwise (dot
to bottom) for
cleaning.
Note:
When flushing, do not spray cooling fluid on the unsealed areas indicated in
the illustration to the left as this may cause leakage.
AVOID CORROSION!
After cutting, leave the cutting chamber hood open to let the cutting
chamber dry completely.