Norton CST 65 Modulo Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Frame (2)
Built in aluminium profile, the frame is light and resistant. The welded-steel side of the machine
ensure that the axles are parallel to the table. The axle assembly can also be tilted until 45º to make
bevel cuts. The head axles (3) made of aluminium, guide the cutting head over the table. The head
consoles (4) ensure the parallelism of the two axles, and rigidity of the assembly.
Blade guard (5)
Jig-welded steel construction with 350mm-diameter blade capacity, which offers maximum operator
protection and increased visibility of the work piece.
Incorporated in the blade guard is an outer metal cover, which can be easily hinged opened. This
allows easy access to shaft for inspection and blade replacement when motor is switched off, while
fully protecting the blade when in operation.
Cutting head (6)
Jig-welded steel console. Console supports the electric motor and the blade guard. The movement
of the cutting head on the axles involves nylon wheels. The balancing of the cutting head is
achieved using a heavy-duty spring. A depth-locking device (7) fixed over the cutting head enables
the operator to set the cutting head to desired or to maximum cutting depth.
Down feed and cutting depth adjustment
The spring-loaded cutting head, activated by hand with the grip over the blade guard ensures
smooth lowering of the cutting head for shock-free penetration of the work piece and improved
control of the cutting pressure.
Cutting table (8)
Large, heavy-duty table fitted with water flow-control vents. The table is equipped with backstops
and a guide-a-cut device (9).
Water cooling system (10)
The coolant system comprises:
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A powerful, submersible electrical water pump.
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Plastic suction pipe delivering the water from the water pan to the cutting head.
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A large capacity aluminium water pan supplied with drain plug.
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A water-tap, fitted to the blade guard, permitting controlled water flow.
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Two water nozzles located on both side of the blade guard ensure adequate flow of water to
both sides of the cutting blade.
Electrical Motor (11) and switch (12)
Leroy-Somer motor with 2,2kW. Low voltage trigger (NVR) built in the switch prevents the motor to
restart for example after a power cut.
The electric motor has an overload protection. Thermal overload tripping can occur for two reasons:
a. tripping under light load
If connection is incorrect
b. tripping under heavy load
If motor has been overloaded
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