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Describes the A10 basic as a batch mill for impact and cutting milling.
Details impact milling for hard, brittle materials using a beating rotor.
Explains cutting milling for soft, fibrous materials using a rotating blade.
Specifies suitable areas for operation, excluding residential zones.
Instructions for carefully unpacking the device and reporting damage.
Explains suitability for materials up to Mohs 5 hardness, and options for harder materials.
Details use for bulky, elastic, fibrous materials with high cellulose content.
Connects hoses for cooling water to the handle for circulation.
Explains using the reduction for very light or small sample quantities.
Covers ambient conditions, voltage check, and power connection before operation.
Details correct procedure for attaching the grinding chamber cap with a "click" sound.
Explains starting the mill and the Timer/Interval functions.
Steps to loosen the hexagonal nut using a socket wrench to remove the grinding tool.
Instructions for tightening the hexagonal nut clockwise to install a new tool.
Warnings about sharp blades and hot tools during replacement.
Discusses wear of grinding tools and the need for replacement.
Instructions for cleaning dirty parts with a brush or cloth, and disassembly for dishwasher.
Notes on O-ring replacement and felt ring maintenance for cross-contamination prevention.
Cleaning grinding dust from the cavity below the container with a brush or vacuum.
Lists approved cleaning agents for different material types.
Information required when ordering spare parts, including machine type and serial number.
Lists error codes, causes, effects, and solutions for common faults.
| Stirring quantity max. per stirring position (H2O) | 10 l |
|---|---|
| Chuck range | 0.5 - 10 mm |
| Permissible ambient temperature | 5 - 40 °C |
| Permissible relative humidity | 80 % |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Type | Overhead Stirrer |
| Permissible ON time | Continuous operation |
| Stirring element fixing | Chuck |
| Voltage | 230 V |