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GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12
(AVM/MVM)
en Pipe cutting and beveling machines
Translation of original operating instructions and
spare parts list
An ITW Company

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  • Page 1 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) en Pipe cutting and beveling machines Translation of original operating instructions and spare parts list An ITW Company...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Table of Contents About these instructions....................Warning messages ....................Further icons and displays ..................Abbreviations ......................Information and safety instructions for the owner ............Requirements for the owner-operator ............... Using the machine ....................
  • Page 3 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Pipe cutting and beveling machines ................. Line laser ........................Commissioning ......................... Scope of delivery ...................... Storage and transport....................... Storage ........................7.1.1 Position of the saw in the transport case..........Transport........................7.2.1 Transporting the machine.................
  • Page 4 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 9.2.1 Shutdown (including in case of emergency)..........9.2.2 Cutting the pipe with the MVM ..............9.2.3 Beveling the pipe with the MVM ............... 9.2.4 Cutting and beveling pipes with the MVM at the same time.....
  • Page 5 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 11.16 Flexdrehkabel zu GF-Maschinen | Swivel cable GF machines......... 180 12 Declarations of conformities.................... 182 ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 6: About These Instructions

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) About these instructions Warning messages The warnings used in these instructions warn you of injuries or damage to property. Always read and observe these warnings! This is a warning icon. It warns against dangers of injury. In order to avoid injuries or death observe the measures marked with a safety sign.
  • Page 7: Abbreviations

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Abbreviations ABBREVIATION MEANING Pipe cutting and beveling machines Automatic feed module Manual feed module ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 8: Information And Safety Instructions For The Owner

    • Only GF machines: The automatic or manual feed module AVM/MVM may only be operated in connection with Orbitalum Tools pipe saws GF 4, GF 6, GF 8 or GF 12. • The machine may only be used on pipes and tanks that are empty, unpressurized, do not have explosive atmospheres and are not contaminated.
  • Page 9: Improper Use

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) • Using it only in its original condition with genuine accessories, spare parts and operating materials. • Processing only those materials named in the operating instructions. 2.2.2 Improper use • Any use that differs from or goes beyond the use and stated limits specified under chapt. "Intended use”...
  • Page 10: Environmental Protection And Disposal

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Environmental protection and disposal 2.3.1 REACh (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) The regulation (EC) 1907/2006 of the European Parliaments and of the Council concerning the registra- tion, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACh) regulates the production, placing on the market and use of chemical substances and the mixtures produced from these.
  • Page 11: Electric Tools And Accessories

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 2.3.3 Electric tools and accessories Used-up power tools and accessories contain a large amount of valuable raw materi- als and plastics which can be recycled. For this reason: • Electrical and electronic devices marked with the symbol at the right may not be disposed of with household garbage as per EU directive.
  • Page 12 • Use only the dimensions and materials listed in these instructions. Other materials may only be used after consulting with Orbitalum Tools customer service. • Use only genuine tools, spare parts, operating materials and accessories from Orbitalum Tools. • Repair and maintenance work on the electrical equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 13 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) • In extreme conditions of use, conductive dust or lubricant can settle inside the machine. For this reason and for better safety, an on-site SPE-PRCD or ground-fault circuit is required between the mains network and the machine, to be installed and tested if necessary by a professional electrician.
  • Page 14 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) DANGER Damaged insulation! Fatal electric shock. ► Do not screw signs to the drive motor. ► Use adhesive signs. DANGER Loss of insulation due to collection of metal dust in the motor housing! Fatal electric shock.
  • Page 15 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) DANGER Defective safety parts due to soiling and wear! Bodily injury due to failure of safety parts. ► Do not misuse the cable, for example by suspending or carrying the machine by the cable.
  • Page 16 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) WARNING Falling objects or tilting and bending tubes! Irreversible crushing. ► Wear safety shoes (in accordance with EN ISO 20345, at least S1). ► Place sufficient supports under the tube. ► Transport the machine as shown in chapter Transporting the ma- chine of the operating instructions.
  • Page 17 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) WARNING Liquid leaking from the battery due to wrong use! Various injuries and damage to property. ► Wash with water if touched accidentally. ► If liquid enters the eyes, contact a doctor.
  • Page 18: Warning Signs

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Warning signs The warning signs and safety signs located on the machine must be observed. The warning signs are part of the machine. They must not be removed or modified. Missing or illegible warning signs must be replaced immediately.
  • Page 19: Gfx Machines

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) IMAGE MACHINE TYPE POSITION ON MA- MEANING CODE CHINE GF 4 (AVM/MVM), Line laser holder Warning: Dangerous 790 142 289 laser radiation. GF 8 (AVM/MVM), GF 12 (AVM/MVM) GF 6 (AVM/MVM)
  • Page 20: Ps Machines

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) IMAGE POSITION ON MACHINE MEANING CODE Directly on laser Warning: Laser class I. For lasers 790 142 125 (230 V ma- chines): 790 142 288 For lasers 790 142 135 (120 V ma-...
  • Page 21 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) IMAGE POSITION ON MACHINE MEANING CODE Directly on laser Warning: Laser class I. For lasers 790 142 125 (230 V ma- chines): 790 142 288 For lasers 790 142 135 (120 V ma-...
  • Page 22 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 23: Description

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Description Pipe cutting and beveling machines GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 24 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) POS. DESIGNATION POS. DESIGNATION Star knob ON/OFF switch Line laser Handles Cover plate Detent pin for remote controller/holding fixture for cutting tool stop Saw blade/bevel cutter Mounting plate Opening for meter rule...
  • Page 25: Automatic Feed Module [Automatisches Vorschubmodul] Avm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Automatic feed module [Automatisches Vorschubmodul] AVM POS. DESIGNATION Display Start button Stop button EMERGENCY STOP button Buttons for the feed force level Light barrier Protective bar ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 26: Operator Button Panel

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 3.2.1 Operator button panel CONTROL FUNCTION ELEMENT Display: If the control unit is connected to the power supply, the display shows the feed force level currently selected. A point is shown at the bottom right of the display to signal that the light barrier recognizes the reflector.
  • Page 27: Manual Feed Module [Manuelles Vorschubmodul] Mvm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Manual feed module [Manuelles Vorschubmodul] POS. DESIGNATION Transmission Fastening screws Gear with freewheel Handwheel Characteristics The pipe saws are characterized by the following properties: • Enhanced safety thanks to standing pipe and rotating tool.
  • Page 28 • Working without getting tired when cutting and beveling pipes with larger pipe dimensions and thicker walls. • Line laser for optically marking the cutting area. • Locking mechanism of the slide housing prevents unauthorized use and theft (for GF 4/GF 6/GF 8 (AVM/MVM) only). Corrosion protection...
  • Page 29 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Saw fixture for the quick-mount- Locking mechanism of the slide ing plate housing protects against unau- thorized use and theft. Line laser For identifying the cutting point on the pipe. Ideal for checking whether the pipe is adjusted to the desired cutting point.
  • Page 30: Accessories And Consumables

    Additional characteristics of the GF 4 AVM, GF 6 AVM, GF 8 AVM or GF 12 AVM: • The intelligent control of the AVM continuously monitors the feed force as a function of the required output.
  • Page 31 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) WARNING Danger presented by using accessories that have not been ap- proved. Various injuries and damage to property. ► Use only genuine tools, spare parts, operating materials and acces- sories from Orbitalum Tools.
  • Page 32 Very robust and stable design with powder-coated frame and stainless steel rollers. The ideal supplement for all Orbitalum pipe saws (except for GF 20 AVM. RA 2, GFX 3.0, PS 4.5, PS 6.6 possible on request).
  • Page 33 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Mobile workstation • For mobile construction site and workshop use. • The ideal supplement for all Orbitalum pipe saws (except for GF 20 AVM. RA 2, PS 4.5, PS 6.6 possible on request). Code 790 068 071 Special gear oil For all GF and RA types.
  • Page 34: Scope Of Application

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Scope of application Application range MACHINE MODEL GF 4 GF 6 GF 8 GF 12 (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) Pipe OD/pipe elbow OD [mm] 12 - 120 21.3 - 168.3 114 - 230...
  • Page 35: Materials

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Materials • High-quality steel (any Cr and Mo content) • High-quality stainless steel (any Cr and Mo content) • High-quality steel (Cr < 12% and Mo < 2.5%; Cr < 20% and Mo = 0%): case hardened steels, high- speed steels, tempering steels, bearing steels, tool steels •...
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Technical specifications Pipe cutting and beveling machines MACHINE MODEL GF 4 GF 6 GF 8 GF 12 (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) Dimensions (hxdxw) [mm] 680 x 325 x 480 920 x 352.7 x...
  • Page 37 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) MACHINE MODEL GF 4 GF 6 GF 8 GF 12 (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) (AVM/MVM) Protection class with Safety insulated in accordance with class II, EN 60204-1 Protection class with Safety insulated in accordance with class II, DIN EN 60745-1...
  • Page 38: Line Laser

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Line laser Dimensions (l x w) [mm] 68 x 15 [inch] 2.7 x 0.59 Weight [lbs] 0,012 Total emitted power [mW] [HP] 5x10-6 Power for the classifica- [μW] < 390 tion...
  • Page 39: Commissioning

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Commissioning Scope of delivery ITEM PCS. GF 4 GF 6 GF 8 GF 12 (AVM/MVM*) (AVM/MVM*) (AVM/MVM*) (AVM/MVM*) Pipe cutting and beveling machine Transportation case Saw blade, code 790 ..042 064 ...043 018...
  • Page 40 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) With the GF 4, GF 6, GF 8 and GF 12 (AVM/MVM) the line laser is delivered separately and has to be mounted on the machine before commissioning (see chapt. Mounting the line laser [} 46]) The tool key set includes the following: •...
  • Page 41: Storage And Transport

    The pipe saw is stored securely in the transport crate and can only be taken from the crate with suitable lifting aids (see chapt. Transport [} 42]). For the GF 4 and GF 6 (AVM/MVM) the 2 wooden struts (1) must first be removed from the crate.
  • Page 42: Transport

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) GF 6 (AVM/MVM) in transport crate with frame GF 6 (AVM/MVM) without frame Transport DANGER Fatal electric shock! ► Before transportation or changing the workplace, switch off the ma- chine, wait until the machine/tool stops running and pull the mains plug.
  • Page 43: Transporting The Machine

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 7.2.1 Transporting the machine 1. Unscrew the hexagon screw (1) on the quick-mounting plate. 2. Guide suitable transport belts through the machine head of the pipe saw. 3. Carefully lift the pipe saw by the belts and set on the quick-mounting plate mounted on the side.
  • Page 44: Setup And Assembly

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Setup and assembly NOTICE! The work steps described are identical for every version. Mounting the pipe saw on the workbench Mount the pipe saw together with the vice, either: • on the quick-mounting plate (assembly, see chapt. Mounting the quick-mounting plate on the workbench [} 44]), or...
  • Page 45: Mounting The Machine On The Quick-Mounting Plate

    Pipe feeder (base and extension unit, mobile workstation) When using the pipe feeder base unit from Orbitalum Tools the pipe saw is mounted directly and with- out dedicated accessories on the mounting plate of the base unit (optional extra, code 790 068 051).
  • Page 46: Folding Workbench

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 8.1.4 Folding workbench Can only be used for saws with field of application up to 4.5". From 6" use a pipe feeder (code 790 068 051) or the mobile workstation (code 790 068 071).
  • Page 47: Replacing The Batteries Of The Line Laser

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Replacing the batteries of the line laser NOTICE! Opening, modifying or removing the protective covers and hous- ings is prohibited, except to change the batteries. Follow the main- tenance instructions (see chapt. Maintenance [} 74]).
  • Page 48: Fitting The Clamping Jaws

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 8.4.1 Fitting the clamping jaws 1. Loosen the hexagon screws on the side of the vice using the multifunctional crank (1). 2. Insert the clamping jaws. 3. Retighten the hexagon screws.
  • Page 49 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) WARNING Parts thrown off/tool breakage! Various injuries and damage to property. ► No damaged or deformed saw blades and bevel cutters should be used. ► In the event of tool breakage do not run a new tool into the old cut because this can cause a repeat tool breakage (course of action in case of tool breakage see chapt.
  • Page 50: Inserting The Saw Blade Or Bevel Cutter

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 8.5.1 Inserting the saw blade or bevel cutter 1. The slide (3) needs to be moved all the way down by turning the star knob (1). 2. Turn the chip guard (2) down by approx. 90°.
  • Page 51: Clamping The Pipe And Adjusting The Pipe Dimension

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 5. Fit the supplemental bevel cutter (10), saw blade (4) and special clamping plate (8) (code 790 046 188). NOTICE! Make sure that the felt ring (7) is situated on the locking sleeve.
  • Page 52: Saw Blade Without Supplemental Bevel Cutter

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 8.6.1 Saw blade without supplemental bevel cutter CAUTION Damage due to incorrectly adjusted slide! Damage to the pipe and saw blade. ► A slide that is not positioned completely downwards can press the pipe against the saw blade when tightened.
  • Page 53: Saw Blade With Supplemental Bevel Cutter

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 1 Zahnhöhe 30 ° NOTICE! Star knob scale marking: A readjustment by one graduation mark results in a radial feed or bevel alteration of 0.1 mm (0.004"), for the GF 6 of 0.2 mm (0.008").
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Bevel Cutter

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 5. If desired, perform a test cut (see chapt. Cutting and beveling pipes with the AVM at the same time [} 63] for machines with AVM, chapt. Cutting and beveling pipes with the MVM at the same time [} 67] for machines with MVM and chapt.
  • Page 55: Determining And Setting The Speed

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 2. Insert the pipe so that it almost reaches the bevel cutter (3) (the pipe must not project over the cut- ter) and tighten using the multifunctional crank (2). 3. Use the motor grip to swing the motor approx. 30° clockwise until the bevel cutter reaches the cut- ting position.
  • Page 56: Standard Values For Spindle Speed And Feed Force Level (Avm)

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 8.7.1 Standard values for spindle speed and feed force level (AVM) PIPE MATERIAL RPM CONTROL SETTING (1) SPINDLE SPEED FEED FORCE (RPM) LEVEL AVM* High-alloyed 1 - 2 40 - 65...
  • Page 57: Operation

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Operation DANGER Machine startup due to unintentionally pressing the ON/OFF but- ton! Fatal electric shock. Various injuries and damage to property. ► At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing...
  • Page 58 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) WARNING Parts thrown off/tool breakage! Various injuries and damage to property. ► Do not process pipe loose in the vice. ► Damaged or deformed saw blades and bevel cutters must not be used.
  • Page 59: Processing The Pipe With The Avm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) WARNING Body parts can get caught between the cutting tool and the pipe! Severe injury. Do not put body parts between the cutting tool and the pipe. WARNING Flying hot and sharp chips, pipe surfaces, cutting edges and tools! Danger of injury to eyes and hands.
  • Page 60: Shutdown (Including In Case Of Emergency)

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 9.1.1 Shutdown (including in case of emergency) WARNING EMERGENCY STOP function not available by unplugging the power plug! Various injuries and damage to property. ► Do not use angled power plugs.
  • Page 61: Cutting The Pipe With The Avm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 9.1.3 Cutting the pipe with the AVM NOTICE! If pipe saws have not been used for a relatively long time: ► Turn the saw motor by 180°. ► Switch the AVM and pipe saw on (see chapt. Cutting the pipe with the AVM [} 61]);...
  • Page 62: Beveling The Pipe With The Avm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 6. Apply saw blade lubricant to the saw blade: Recommendation: - up to 2": at least every 3 cuts, - over 2" and with chrome and high-quality steel pipes: prior to every cut.
  • Page 63: Cutting And Beveling Pipes With The Avm At The Same Time

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 4. Adjust the spindle speed and the feed force level (for standard values, see from chapt. Standard values for spindle speed and feed force level (AVM) [} 56]). 5. Move the pipe forward in the vice until reaching the desired pipe length and clamp it.
  • Page 64: Shutdown (Including In Case Of Emergency)

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 9.2.1 Shutdown (including in case of emergency) WARNING EMERGENCY STOP function not available by unplugging the power plug! Various injuries and damage to property. ► Do not use angled power plugs.
  • Page 65 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) NOTICE! Pull the multifunctional crank off of the spindle before the slide housing starts to rotate. NOTICE! Use only saw blade lubricant/lubricating paste (no oils) from Or- bitalum Tools (e.g. GF LUB or GF TOP). Keep machine clean and thoroughly remove lubricant residue on the machine.
  • Page 66: Beveling The Pipe With The Mvm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 9.2.3 Beveling the pipe with the MVM NOTICE! If pipe saws have not been used for a relatively long time: ► Turn the saw motor by 180°. ► Switch the AVM and pipe saw on (see chapt. Cutting the pipe with the AVM [} 61]);...
  • Page 67: Cutting And Beveling Pipes With The Mvm At The Same Time

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 5. Move the pipe forward in the vice until reaching the desired pipe length and clamp it. Pipes whose length exceeds 1 m have to be supported with a pipe feeder (see chapt. Pipe feeder (base and extension unit, mobile workstation) [} 45].
  • Page 68: Shutdown (Including In Case Of Emergency)

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) For processing the pipe with the MVM, see from chapt. Processing the pipe with the MVM [} 63] 9.3.1 Shutdown (including in case of emergency) WARNING EMERGENCY STOP function not available by unplugging the power plug! Various injuries and damage to property.
  • Page 69: Cutting The Pipe In Manual Mode

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 9.3.2 Cutting the pipe in manual mode NOTICE! If pipe saws have not been used for a relatively long time: ► Turn the saw motor by 180°. ► Switch the AVM and pipe saw on (see chapt. Cutting the pipe with the AVM [} 61]);...
  • Page 70: Beveling The Pipe In Manual Mode

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Recommendation: - up to 2": at least every 3 cuts, - over 2" and with chrome and high-quality steel pipes: prior to every cut. 7. Switch the motor on. 8. Using the motor grip (1), carefully turn the saw clockwise until the pipe wall is pierced.
  • Page 71: Cutting And Beveling Pipes In Manual Mode At The Same Time

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 1. Adjust the pipe dimension (see chapt. Clamping the pipe and adjusting the pipe dimension [} 51]). 2. Adjust the bevel cutter to the pipe dimension (see chapt. Adjusting the bevel cutter [} 54]).
  • Page 72 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) NOTICE! If necessary, lubricate the saw blade and the supplemental bevel cutter again during work. For continuous operation: After sawing loosen the hexagon nut on the saw blade to prevent damage caused by tension.
  • Page 73: Maintenance, Service And Troubleshooting

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) Maintenance, service and troubleshooting DANGER Risk of death from electric shock! Non-compliance can result in death or severe injury. ► At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing tools, cleaning and performing any maintenance, adjustment or re- pair work, switch off the machine, wait until the machine/tool stops running and pull the mains plug.
  • Page 74: 10.1 Maintenance

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 10.1 Maintenance TIME FRAME ACTIVITY Before beginning work ► Remove any chips and dirt from the saw blades. ► Keep the vent holes free from chips. ► Check the oil level of the gear and top up if necessary (see chapt.
  • Page 75: 10.2 Checking The Oil Level Of The Gear And Topping Up

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 10.2 Checking the oil level of the gear and topping up The gears of the pipe saws have an oil level indi- cator. The oil level should be visible in the middle of the inspection glass.
  • Page 76: What To Do If

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 10.4 What to do if...? – General troubleshooting MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The motor is not running. Overload protection has been ► Set the switch to "0", switch the pipe triggered.
  • Page 77: 10.5 Error Messages/Troubleshooting The Avm

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) 1. Do not let the machine continue to run. 2. Press the EMERGENCY STOP button (1), pull the mains plug and unscrew the hexagon nut on the saw blade. 3. Plug the mains plug back in and allow the EMERGENCY STOP button (1) to disen- gage.
  • Page 78: Servicing/Customer Service

    After having switched the saw motor off (to position "0"), it may be restarted. 10.6 Servicing/Customer service The following data are required to order spare parts: • Machine model: For example, Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine GF 4 • Machine No.: See type plate ►...
  • Page 79: Ersatzteilliste / Spare Parts List

    GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ERSATZTEILLISTE / SPARE PARTS LIST ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 80 SPARE PARTS GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 81 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 82 SPARE PARTS GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 83 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
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  • Page 85 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
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  • Page 87 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
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  • Page 89 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 90: Gf 4 Avm/Mvm

    SPARE PARTS GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 91 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 92 SPARE PARTS GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 93 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 94 SPARE PARTS GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
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  • Page 96 SPARE PARTS GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
  • Page 97 GF 4, GF 6, GF 8, GF 12 (AVM/MVM) SPARE PARTS ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
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  • Page 182 (including optionally available accessories from Orbitalum): / Machine et type (y compris accessoires GF 4, GF 4 MVM, GF 4 AVM Orbitalum disponibles en option): / Macchina e tipo (inclusi gli articoli accessori acquistabili opzionalmente GF 6, GF 6 MVM, GF 6 AVM da Orbitalum): / Máquina y tipo (incluidos los artículos de accesorios de Orbitalum disponibles...
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