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+49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com. Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment.
For your safety Notes on the use of these operating instructions For your safety Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. •...
For your safety Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Symbol Description Indicates technical aspects which the Activate and release/tap/tip user must observe. Switch off machine Release Switch on machine Press and keep pressed Switch Wrong Turn Numerical value – adjustable Correct Menu entry Signal light lights up in green...
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For your safety General The respective national directives and laws must be observed when operating the machine! • National implementation of the framework directive (89/391/EWG), as well as the associated individual directives. • In particular, the directive (89/655/EWG) on the minimum regulations for safety and health protection when staff members use equipment during work.
In case of unauthorised changes, improper repairs, non-compliance with specified deadlines for "Arc Welding Equipment – Inspection and Testing during Operation", and/or prohibited modifications which have not been explicitly authorised by EWM, this declaration shall be voided. An original document of the specific declaration of conformity is included with every product.
Design and function Transport and installation Design and function WARNING Harmful electrode material! Electrodes may contain harmful substances! • Observe the instructions by the electrode manufacturer! CAUTION Open infeed channel! If the infeed channel is left open, chips and dirt particles can be expelled from the channel when the grinding disk is running and might get into the eyes or be breathed •...
Design and function Transport and installation 5.1.1.1 In operation Temperature range of the ambient air: • -25 °C to +40 °C Relative air humidity: • Up to 50% at 40 °C • Up to 90% at 20 °C 5.1.1.2 Transport and storage Storage in an enclosed space, temperature range of the ambient air: •...
Design and function Transport and installation 5.1.2.1 Topping up the grinding liquid Operating without grinding liquid! The machine is not factory-filled with grinding liquid. The machine must not be operated without grinding liquid! • Top up the grinding liquid before commissioning! Figure 5-1 Item Symbol Description...
Design and function Transport and installation 5.1.2.2 Preparing electrodes for the grinding process Various collet chucks modified to the electrode diameter should be used to secure the electrodes for the grinding process. CAUTION Incorrect collet chuck! Using a collet chuck that does not match the electrode size can mean that the electrode may become loose, the machine damaged and can also result in injury.
Design and function Grinding the electrode 5.1.2.3 Setting the grinding angle of the tungsten electrode The grinding angle is set via the indicator mark on the infeed. Half angles of 7.5 to 90° can be set. Figure 5-4 Item Symbol Description Infeed Grinding angle scale...
Maintenance and care Cleaning Maintenance and care Cleaning WARNING Mains voltage! Before carrying out any cleaning or testing measures, ensure that all mains connections and supply lines of the machine are disconnected. • Disconnect all mains connections and supply lines. CAUTION Grinding dust! Grinding dust may get into the eyes during cleaning.
Maintenance and care Replacing the grinding disk • Disconnect the grinding machine from the mains. • Draw off the grinding liquid in an appropriate container. • Disassemble the dust container. • Remove the screws on the inspection glass frame. • Remove the inspection glass and inspection glass frame.
Technical data TGM 40230 – PORTA Technical data TGM 40230 – PORTA Mains cable length Output 380 W Mains connection (EN 50144) 230 V, 50/60 Hz Speed 8500 rpm Diamond disk diameter 40 mm Grinding speed 44 m/s Grinding angle setting 7.5 °-90 °...
Use only genuine replacement parts! Type Designation Item no. COL Porta/Handy Ø 0.8 mm Collet chuck for EWM tungsten electrode grinders 098-003696-00000 COL Porta/Handy Ø 1.0 mm Collet chuck for EWM tungsten electrode grinders 098-003697-00000 COL Porta/Handy Ø 1.2 mm...
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