122 Copper Cutting and Prep Machine
6. Reinstall nut and washer and tighten by again holding
the shaft stationary. Apply sufficient torque to the
nut to prevent the disk from turning.
Figure 3 – Assembling Deburring Disk
Machine Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your machine.
The following inspection procedures should be
performed before each use:
1. Make sure the machine is unplugged and the
ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 1).
2. Inspect the cutting edges of the cutter wheel and
reamer blade for wear and/or damage. Inspect the
brush for wear. Replace if necessary.
3. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding
prong or if the cord is damaged, do not use the
machine until the cord has been replaced.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the rollers. Rollers must be
kept clean to insure proper machine performance.
5. Inspect machine for any broken, missing, misaligned
or binding parts as well as any other conditions which
may affect the safe and normal operation of the
machine. If any of these conditions are present, do not
use the machine until any problem has been repaired.
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6. Lubricate the machine if necessary according to the
Maintenance Instructions.
7. Use cutter wheels and accessories that are designed
for your machine and meet the needs of your appli-
cation. The correct parts and accessories allow you to
do the job successfully and safely. Accessories
designed for use with other equipment may be haz-
ardous when used with this copper prep machine.
8. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all handles and
controls. This reduces the risk of injury due to a tool
or control slipping from your grip.
9. Make sure the guard covering the reamer and exter-
nal wire brush is not damaged.
Machine and Work Area Set-Up
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
machine and work area is required. The following
procedures should be followed to set-up the machine:
1. Check that the work area has the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Grounded electrical outlet.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use
• Level ground.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip-
ment. Move tools and debris to prevent slips and
falls.
3. Make sure motor ON/OFF switch is in the OFF posi-
tion.
4. Place the machine on a flat, level bench. Bolt the
machine to the bench using the mounting holes
located at the rear of the unit.
WARNING
surface may result in tipping and serious injury.
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WARNING
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
the machine while standing in water.
Failure to place the machine on a stable
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