Electrical Connection
• Before starting the machine check the correspondence between voltage and frequency according to the
data mentioned on the identification plate. Voltage differences from + 6 % and – 10 % are allowed.
• The motor is made in protection class II.
• Only use extension cables with a sufficient cross-section. A cross-section which is too small could lead
to an excessive power loss and to an overheating of motor and cable.
Recommended minimum cross sections and maximum cable lengths
Mains voltage
110V
230V
Switching On and Off
Switching-on:
• Plug motor into the power source
• Set the in line circuit breaker
• Press the on/off switch on motor
Switching-off:
• Release the on/off switch
• This will trip the inline circuit breaker eliminating accidental start-up
Changing Gears
The machine is equipped with a mechanical two-speed gearbox. Select the required speed by pressing-in,
shifting and engaging. The position of the lower speed is in direction of the working spindle. Change the
speed only when the machine is not running, and support the speed-changing by slightly rotating the work
spindle.
Speed One
Speed Two
Attention!
• Never apply force when changing gear.
• Change the gear only when the motor is stopped.
• Never use tools, such as hammers or pliers to change the gear.
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Cross section in sq. mm
1.5mm
10m
10m
Unloaded/Loaded 220/120RPM
Unloaded/Loaded 670/410RPM
2.5mm
30m
30m
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