Struers Minitom - Starting the Cutting Process; Stopping the Cutting Process

Minitom
Instruction Manual
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 Mount the splash guard.
 Set cutting speed to the lowest speed.
 Press START
.
 Move the specimen holder arm slowly down towards the cut-off
wheel.
 Adjust the speed of the cut-off wheel (for 127 mm / 5” cut-off
wheels the speed should not exceed 300 rpm).
CAUTION
The cut-off wheel is not covered.
Keep hands away from cut-off wheel during cutting.
Take care that clothing and/or hair cannot be caught by the
rotating parts.
NOTE
Reduce the wheel speed if the specimen moves up and down or
the cut-off wheel vibrates when cutting.
NOTE
Do not open the shutter for the cooling tank during operation.
The machine can be stopped at any time during the cutting process.
 Press STOP
.
NOTE
The cut-off wheel may stop rotating if the cutting speed is set to
the lowest level.
This should not be used to stop the cutting process.
Starting the Cutting Process
Stopping the Cutting Process