NORTON CLIPPER TT 180 BM (01) PDF DOCUMENT

The NORTON CLIPPER TT 180 BM is exclusively designed for the wet and dry cutting of a large range of tiles, mainly on construction sites. It is not designed for cutting wood or metals.

Uses other than the manufacturer’s instructions shall be considered as contravening the regulations. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any resulting damage. Any risk shall be borne entirely by the user. Observing the operating instructions and compliance with inspection and servicing requirements shall also be considered as included under use in accordance with the regulations.

Important warnings and pieces of advice are indicated on the machine using symbols. The following symbols are used on the machine:

Read operator’s instructions: Indicates you must read the manual before use.

Ear protection must be worn: Indicates that hearing protection is required.

Hand protection must be worn: Indicates that protective gloves are required.

Eye protection shall be worn: Indicates that safety glasses or goggles are required.

Rotation direction of the blade: An arrow shows the correct rotational direction for the blade.

Danger: risk of cut: A symbol warning of the cutting hazard from the blade.

Before commencing work, make yourself familiar with the working environment at the place of use. The working environment includes: obstacles in the area of work and manoeuvre, the firmness of the floor, necessary protection at the site relating to public thoroughfares and the availability of help in the event of accidents.

Site the machine on an even, firm and stable base!

Check for correct mounting of the blade regularly.

Immediately remove damaged or badly worn blades, as they endanger the operator whilst rotating.

The material to be cut must be held securely in place on the table to allow no unexpected movement during cutting operation.

Always cut with the blade guard in position.

Only fit CLIPPER diamond blades with continuous rim to the machine! The use of other tools can damage the machine!

Read the blades’ specifications carefully to choose the correct tool for your application.

Attention is drawn to the use of BS2092 safety goggles in conformity with specified Processes No.8 of the Protection of Eyes Regulation 1974, Regulation 2(2) Part 1.

Always turn off the machine and separate it from the main source of electricity before any work on the machine is done.

Make all electrical connections securely to eliminate contact of live wires with spray water or dampness.

When the machine is used with water, it is IMPERATIVE that you earth the machine properly. Let a qualified electrician check in case of doubt.

In case of emergency, you can stop the machine by pushing on the front cover of the switch.

In the event of the machine breaking down or stopping for no apparent reason, switch off the main electricity supply. Only a qualified electrician is allowed to investigate the trouble and remedy the fault.

Frame (1): The frame is made of steel to ensure perfect rigidity. It supports the motor, the cutting table and the switch.

Cutting table (2): Zink coated steel top for an excellent corrosion resistance.

Electrical Motor and switch (3): Motor with 550W. The ON-OFF switch also serves as emergency stop.

Guide-a-cut (4): The guide-a-cut can be adjusted to the desired cutting width. It is locked using two screws. A guide to make mitre cut is also supplied with the machine.

Bevel cut (5): You can make bevel cuts with the machine by loosening the two screws on the side and pivoting the table.

Blade protection (6): To avoid water projection, and protect the operator from the blade, a guard encloses the blade.

The declared value of vibration emission follows EN 12096. The vibration value is lower and does not exceed 2.5 m/s. Values were determined using the procedure described in the standard EN 12418.

The measurements are made with new machines. Actual values may vary with site conditions, in terms of:

Materials worked

Wear Machine

Lack of maintenance

Inappropriate tool for application

Tool in poor condition

Unskilled operator

Etc…

When evaluating risks due to hand-arm vibration, you need to take into account effective usage at rated power of machine during a full day of work; quite often you will realise that effective utilisation time represents around 50% of overall duration of work. You have to consider, of course, breaks, water feeding, preparation of work, time to move the machine, disk mounting…

The declared value of noise emission follows EN ISO 11201 and NF EN ISO 3744. Values were determined using the procedure described in the standard EN 12418. Measured values relate to an operator in normal use, as described in the manual position.

The measurements are made with new machines. Actual values may vary with site conditions, in terms of:

Wear Machine

Lack of maintenance

Inappropriate tool for application

Tool in poor condition

Unskilled operator

Etc…

Before mounting a new blade, switch off the machine and isolate it from the main source of electricity. To mount a new blade, follow these steps:

1. Loosen the two screws on the side of the blade protection remove the front cover.

2. Loosen the hexagonal nut which holds the removable outer flange on the blade shaft with the 19mm wrench and the special tool to lock the drive shaft.

3. Remove the outer flange.

4. Clean the flanges and blade shaft and inspect for wear.

5. Mount the blade on arbour ensuring that direction of rotation is correct (check with the arrow on the blade guard). Wrong direction of rotation blunts the blade quickly.

6. Replace outer blade flange.

7. Tighten hexagonal nut.

8. Reassemble the front cover and retighten the two screws holding the front cover.

The blade bore must correspond exactly to the diameter of the blade shaft. A cracked or damaged bore is dangerous for the operator and for the machine.

Only CLIPPER continuous rim blades with a maximum diameter of 180 mm can be used with the TT180. All tools used must be selected with regard to their maximum permitted cutting speed for the machine’s maximum permitted rotation speed.

To assemble the guide-a-cut:

1. Put the guide-a-cut on the table.

2. Use the handle on the side of the guide-a-cut to pinch it on the table.

The connecting cables should have at least a 2.5mm²-section per phase. Check that:

The voltage/phase supply corresponds to the information indicated on the motor plate.

Available power supply must have ground connection in conformity with safety regulations.

Press the green button to start the machine. Press on the red button to stop the machine. The red button is also the emergency switch.

Fill the water pan with clean water up to 5mm from the upper edge of the water tray.

Ensure that water is delivered adequately to both sides of the blade, as insufficient water supply may result in premature failure of the diamond blade.

Always make sure that there is enough water in the pan and refill if necessary.

In case of frost, empty the water cooling system from its water.

Securing for transport: Before transporting the machine, always remove the blade and empty the water pan.

Long period of inactivity: If the machine is not going to be used for a long period, please take the following measures:

Completely clean the machine

Empty the water system

The storage site must be clean, dry and at a constant temperature.

Siting the machine:

Remove from the site anything, which might hinder the working procedure!

Make sure the site is sufficiently well lit!

Observe manufacturer’s conditions for connecting to power supplies!

Place electric cables in such a way that damage by the device is excluded!

Make sure you have a continual adequate view of the working area so you can intervene in the working process at any time!

Keep other staff out of the area, so you can work securely.

Space required for operation and maintenance:

Leave 2 m around the machine for usage and maintenance of the TT180.

To use the machine correctly, you must face it with the two hands on the tile to be cut, pushing the tile against the blade. Always keep your hands away from the moving blade.

To set the guide-a-cut at the desired cutting width, release it, and use the two scales on the table to align the guide. Then tighten it back.

Only tiles with max. dimensions 400x400x6mm and max. weight 3kg can be cut with the machine.

Before commencing work make sure tools are firmly seated!

Select the right tools as recommended by the manufacturer depending on the material to be worked, the working procedure (dry or wet cut) to be carried out and the required efficiency.

Make sure the water tray contains enough water.

Set the guide-a-cut to the desired width of cut, using the two engraved measurements to align it correctly.

Do not force on the motor. This machine is not designed for a continuous use.

To ensure a long-term quality from the cutting with the TT180, please follow the maintenance plan below:

Always perform the maintenance of the machine with the machine isolated from the electrical supply.

Cleaning of the machine: Your machine will last longer if you clean it thoroughly after each day of work, especially water pan, motor and blade flange.

Lubrication: The TT180 uses life-lubricated bearings. Therefore, you don’t need to lubricate the machine at all.

Should any fault occur during the use of the machine, turn it off, and isolate it from the electrical supply. Any works dealing with the electrical system or supply of the machine can only be carried out by a qualified electrician.