Routine operation
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Cutting the sample
Danger!
If the EXAKT 312 is used improperly, injuries and damage may be
caused.
u Always cut samples separately.
u Always press the sample onto the work plate during cutting.
u Do not tilt the sample.
u Do not slow down the cutting band by applying pressure to the side.
u Do not exert excessive feed force, as otherwise the cutting band may
be damaged or could come off the pulleys. The cutting band guides
and the bottom cutting band flushing could also be damaged as a
result.
After setting the cooling and flush water flow rate, the cutting band speed
and the top cutting band guide, you can start cutting the samples.
u Press the start button 16.
u Cut the sample after the cutting band has started up.
If possible cut the sample in one pass.
Ending the cutting process
Once you have cut the sample, end the cutting process as follows:
u Press the stop button 17.
7.3 Ending routine operation
On completion of all cutting tasks, undertake the following steps:
u Press the stop button 17.
u Shut off the cooling water supply at the cooling water control 13.
u Shut off the flush water supply at the flush water control 12.
u Switch off the main switch 22.
u Clean the EXAKT 312, see chapter 8 Cleaning.
u Shut off the water supply.