Mittler Bros Machine & Tool 400-VSUADJ - Manual (Page 5)

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ULTIMATE TUBING NOTCHER SAFETY
All supervisory and operating personnel should read these instructions to prevent injury and assure proper
and safe operation of the machine.
Proper safety precautions are the responsibility of each and every machine operator. Conscientiously
followed safety programs will help prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
The following Basic Guidelines are a Minimum for Safe Operation
1. Wear safety glasses when operating.
2. Avoid loose fitting clothing around moving machinery.
3. Maintain machine in proper operating condition keep clean of chips and debris.
4. Always stop cutter before adjusting machine operation.
OPERATION
1. Single Speed machine operates on 110 Volt single (1) phase electric. Variable Speed machine
operates on 208 / 220 / 230 / 240 Volt (1) phase electric.
2. Variable Speed: Use the MASTER on / off switch at bottom right of control box to turn off the
machine for end of day or maintenance only. Use the
RUN / STOP switch at the upper right for
normal on / off between notches. Repeated use of the master switch can cause damage to the
control unit.
CAUTION: HAVE QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN INSTALL PLUG!
3.
4. Tubing is clamped in V Block Vise leaving a minimum of overhanging material, past vise edge
toward the cutter, for best operation. Be careful not to run cutter into vise.
5. Primary feed direction is in & out. Cut on O.D. (side not end) of cutter. Left to Right feed is to
position material relative to the cutter. For best operation, position tubing as close to spindle as
possible.
6. Material should be positioned & clamped in vise. Set swivel vise at desired angle and tighten down.
Position table left to right as required for best cut. Be sure to position material as close to spindle as
possible.
7. Use in & out feed to achieve proper depth of notch. A smooth constant feed will give best results.
Back cutter away from work as soon as cut is completed.
8. Stop cutter before removing tubing from vise.
9. Lubrication is required at grease fittings on feed table. Use any general purpose grease as required
for smooth operation. As with any machine keep as clean as possible for long life.
We hope this machine provides you with many years of productive use. If you have any questions please
feel free to call us at anytime. Thank you, we appreciate your business!