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These operating instructions are protected by copyright; all rights are reserved. These operating instructions may not be reproduced or copied, either in full or in part, without the prior consent of Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG. Infringements are subject to compensation claims and can result in criminal prosecution.
9. Servicing and maintenance............29 Cleaning the belt grinder ..............29 Changing the grinding belt ..............30 10. Spare Parts ...................34 10.1 Spare parts drawing ................34 10.2 Ordering spare parts ................35 11. EC Declaration of Conformity .............36 Belt grinder SM-140...
The technical information and instructions for use in these operating instructions are up-to-date and correct on delivery of the belt grinder. Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to further develop the design and to make changes without notice.
For more information on the meaning of the warnings, refer to the Safety chapter. MANDATORY This symbol indicates instructions, which must be complied with for safety reasons. NOTE, TIP This symbol denotes general information, which contains user tips and useful information. Belt grinder SM-140...
Keep the invoice for the entire warranty period as proof of purchase. In case of complaints, write to Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG, enclose the original invoice and a precise description of the defect(s).
Changes to the belt grinder require the prior written approval of Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG. Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG does not accept any liability whatsoever for defects or damage caused by incorrect assembly or use of wearing, spare or accessory parts that are not original DICK parts, or caused by improper handling.
Intended use The SM-140 belt grinder is solely designed for commercial use. The SM-140 belt grinder can be used for hand-guided wet grinding (sharpening) and polishing of cleaned knives and cutting tools. Any other or additional use is deemed to be not as intended and therefore misuse.
+3 and +30 °C. Only original spare parts and accessories from Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG may be used. The owner is responsible for any damage caused by misuse. General safety instructions...
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Do not use the belt grinder in a damp or wet environment. • Ensure good lighting. • Do not use the belt grinder near flammable liquids or gases. Before each transport, switch off the belt grinder and remove the mains plug from the socket. Belt grinder SM-140...
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[2] Danger! Electric shock – components under the cover can be live [3] Wear hearing protection and safety glasses or goggles when working with the belt grinder [4] Read the operating instructions before starting up [5] Type plate Belt grinder SM-140...
WARNING Risk of injuries due to missing covers The belt grinder may not be started up until all covers and guards on the polishing wheel and grinding arm (Figure 6.2 – Structure and Function) are fully functional. Belt grinder SM-140...
Sound emissions to EN ISO 11201 during the grinding of boning knives. Emission sound pressure level in idle state L : 73 dB (A) Uncertainty K 3 dB (A) Emissions sound pressure level L 77 dB (A) Uncertainty K 3 dB (A) Belt grinder SM-140...
[1] Grinding arm [2] Sprayhood [3] Direction of rotation of the grinding belt [4] Grinding belt [5] Water tank [6] Switch [7] Machine base [8] Polishing station [9] Polishing wheel [10] Direction of rotation of the polishing wheel Belt grinder SM-140...
[3] Left-hand side panel of the grinding arm [4] Right-hand side panel of the grinding arm [5] Front cover of the grinding belt [6] Water tank [7] Left-hand side panel of the polishing wheel [8] Cover of the polishing wheel Belt grinder SM-140...
The machine must be installed in such a way that safe working is possible for a person in an upright position. • Ensure good lighting is provided at the workplace. Assembling the belt grinder Figure 7.1 – Installation [1] Machine base Belt grinder SM-140...
Before switching on the belt grinder, check the running of the grinding belt, to ensure it is straight. Figure 7.3 – Adjusting device [1] Deflection pulley [2] Tensioning lever [3] Belt tensioner [4] Knurled adjusting screw [5] Knurled lock nut Belt grinder SM-140...
[2] Eccentric [3] Fixing bolt [4] Water tank To avoid overheating of the cutting tools the SM-140 belt grinder has integrated water cooling. The grinding belt dips into a water bath and through this movement removes a quantity of water, which is then distributed over the surface of the grinding belt by a distributing brush [1].
2 Immediately before the next use fill the water tank up to the marking indicated inside the tank, insert and adjust. Controls on the belt grinder Figure 7.5 – Switches [1] Switch for switching off (red, 0) [2] Switch for switching on (green, I) Belt grinder SM-140...
Before starting work at the belt grinder, ensure you are in a stable position in which you can maintain your balance without any effort. • When grinding and polishing, do not look away from the belt grinder and workpiece. Belt grinder SM-140...
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• wear safety glasses or goggles, • wear hearing protection, • wear suitable protective gloves, • do not touch rotating machine parts with parts of the body covered with fabric. Belt grinder SM-140...
4 Pull the mains plug out of the socket. 5 Cleaning the belt grinder. 6 Empty and clean the water tank (see "Dismantling the water tank" on page 20). Belt grinder SM-140...
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• After carrying out grinding work, never leave the belt grinder unsupervised unless the mains plug has been disconnected. • Store the belt grinder in a safe place, to which unauthorised persons do not have access. Belt grinder SM-140...
[2] Grinding with underlay on the rubber-contact wheel NOTE Dirty knives can irreparably damage the grinding belt and polishing wheel. The surfaces can heat with long-term use. • Only machine clean knives. • Switch off the belt grinder after 30 minutes at the latest. Belt grinder SM-140...
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Figure 8.2 – Grinding (sharpening) knives [1] Knife edge [2] Direction of rotation of the abrasive [3] Knife positioned at right-angles to the grinding belt Figure 8.2 – Grinding (sharpening) knives [4] Knife blade [5] Positioning angle for the knife blade (15°) Belt grinder SM-140...
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An over-heated blade can anneal (loss of hardness) and stress cracks can form in it. • Always wet grind cutting tools. NOTE If the blade has become thicker as a result of frequent grinding, the blade thickness can be reduced again by grinding the flat sides. Belt grinder SM-140...
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3 Position the knife at the polishing wheel at a more obtuse angle than for grinding, 4 Hone the knife until the burr has been completely removed and the surface has the required polish. 5 Polish both sides of the blade alternately. Belt grinder SM-140...
Always disconnect the mains plug before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the belt grinder. • Only use original spare parts from Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG. WARNING Risk of injuries due to improper repair work •...
Changing the grinding belt Change the grinding belt if it has become blunt. (Interval: approx. 100 – 150 grinding operations). Replace the polishing wheel as follows: Figure 9.2 – Grinding arm [1] Fastening screws [2] Right-hand side panel Belt grinder SM-140...
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[5] matches the direction of rotation of the belt grinder, 7 Install the individual parts in the reverse order. 8 Check the belt running and if necessary adjust (see "Setting & adjusting the belt grinder" on page 17). Belt grinder SM-140...
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2 Remove the cover [2], 3 Undo the fastening nuts [3] of the flange cover [4] (right-hand thread), 4 Remove the flange cover [4], 5 Replace the polishing wheel [5]. 6 Install the individual parts in the reverse order. Belt grinder SM-140...
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After finishing all repairs and servicing work, check that all dismantled parts have been completely and correctly installed, especially the covers. After changing a trial run must be carried out for 1 minute. In case of unusual behaviour, switch off the machine and correct the cause. Belt grinder SM-140...
Using parts which are not matched to the belt grinder constitutes an unratable risk. • Use DICK original spare parts only. Please order spare parts as follows: Choose the parts to be replaced from the spare parts drawing, with order number and name.
EN 61029-1:2009+A1:2011, • EN 61000-3-2:2014, • EN 61000-3-3:2013, • EN 50581:2012, • EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011, • EN 55014-2:2015. The person authorized to compile technical documentation at Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG is Mr. Steffen Uebele, Managing Director. Belt grinder SM-140...