Minitom
Instruction Manual
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3. Maintenance
Proper maintenance is required to achieve the maximum uptime and
operating lifetime of the machine. Maintenance is also important in
ensuring your machine’s continued safe operation.
The maintenance procedures described in this section must be
carried out by skilled or instructed persons.
To ensure a longer lifetime for your Minitom, Struers strongly
recommends daily cleaning of the cutting chamber.
Clean the cutting chamber thoroughly if the Minitom is not to be used
for a longer period of time.
The micrometer screw is a precision tool which should be cleaned
daily.
Clean any cutting waste from the micrometer screw.
Coat with a thin layer of universal household oil.
Do not use a dry cloth as the surfaces are not scratch resistant.
Grease and oil can be removed with ethanol or isopropanol.
NOTE:
Never use acetone, benzol or similar solvents.
Clean all accessible surfaces with a soft, damp cloth.
Lubricate the spindle/bushing where the cut-off wheel is
mounted with universal household oil.
Clean and lubricate the specimen holder screws. Use universal
household oil.
Lubricate the shutter/platform with universal household oil and
adjust when necessary
If the weights slide too easily or too tightly on the arm:
Adjust the movement using the screws on the left side of the
weights.
Store the cut-off wheel dry in a horizontal position on a plane
surface, preferably under light pressure.
A clean and dry cut-off wheel does not corrode.
Clean and dry the cut-off wheel before it is put away. Use
ordinary household detergents.
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