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I
NSTRUCTION
M
ANUAL
MEGA
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T400S
Abrasive Cutter
3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ 85713 USA Tel. +1
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520
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6598 Fax +1
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520
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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.
19
6.0 Trouble Shooting
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
a. Close hood
b. 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 01*
Sudden stopping of motor after red
light flashes
a.
Feed rate too high
b.
Amperage draw is too high
c.
Improper blade selection
Sudden stopping of motor with no red
light warning
a.
Feed rate too high
b.
Amperage draw is too high
c.
Improper blade
Turn off main power for several seconds to
reset and correct problem:
a.
Reduce feed rate
b.
Decrease cutting force
c.
Use correct blade.
Turn off main power for several seconds to
reset and correct problem:
a.
Reduce feed rate
b.
Decrease cutting force
c.
Use correct blade.
Hood does not
open when
motor is off
a.
Trying to open the hood before the
safety switch releases
(approximately 2
-
3 seconds)
b.
Safety switch still does not
disengage
a. Wait until the safety lock out clicks
b. Try pushing down on the hood to release the
safety pin in the safety lockout switch
* If the motor stalls and an ERROR 01 is displayed, power off the cutter and wait until you here a small click
from the driver for it to reset, typically <15 seconds.
