7. operating the flexipress - Grass
7. operating the flexipress - Grass
7. operating the flexipress - Grass
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9-001 Maintenance Schedule<br />
Maintenance work should only be carried out when <strong>the</strong> machine has been securely switched off. That<br />
means:<br />
Main switch on <strong>the</strong> switchgear cabinet must be on “0” and <strong>the</strong> machine has been disconnected from <strong>the</strong><br />
compressed air system.<br />
Daily:<br />
- Before <strong>operating</strong> <strong>the</strong> machine: check that all safety devices are functional and complete.<br />
- After work is completed: secure <strong>the</strong> machine against unauthorised use (padlock)<br />
clean large chips off <strong>the</strong> machine.<br />
Weekly or as required:<br />
Drain <strong>the</strong> filter/pressure reducer. To do this, <strong>the</strong> machine must be disconnected from <strong>the</strong> air system (semiautomatic<br />
drainage).<br />
Monthly:<br />
- Clean <strong>the</strong> guide bars and lubricate <strong>the</strong>m with commercially available grease.<br />
- Check <strong>the</strong> position indicators by test drilling. Correct, if necessary, as described in sections 8-101, 8-102<br />
and 8-201<br />
- Check to see if <strong>the</strong> side stops are operational. Clean if necessary.<br />
- Check <strong>the</strong> position of <strong>the</strong> insertion dies. Correct, if necessary, as described in section 8-106<br />
Annually:<br />
The Flexipress has proven its durability in many fatigue tests. To ensure that your Flexipress gives you long<br />
and reliable service, we recommend having <strong>the</strong> machine serviced by an experienced <strong>Grass</strong> service technician<br />
or <strong>Grass</strong> distributor every 1 - 3 years, depending on <strong>the</strong> number of hours in service.<br />
9-002 Care Information<br />
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9. MAINTENANCE AND CARE<br />
Cleaning work must not be carried out until <strong>the</strong> machine has been securely switched off. That means:<br />
Main switch on <strong>the</strong> switchgear cabinet must be on “0” and <strong>the</strong> machine has been disconnected from <strong>the</strong><br />
compressed air system.<br />
Clean <strong>the</strong> machine as required. Vacuum off wood shavings and sawdust. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not<br />
use harsh cleaning agents such as acetone, nitro-diluted solutions, benzene or similar.<br />
Lubricate all non-enamelled steel parts from time to time with a lightly oiled cloth.<br />
Use acid-free oil only.<br />
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