Super Ego ROBEND 3000 Manual Del Usuario página 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Secure the bending shoe with the fastening bolt into
the appropriate housing.
3. Ensure you are at the correct starting position by
checking the "0" mark on the bending former is lined
up with the centre of the bending shoe (see figure C.A).
4. To start bending, shift the direction lever to the
working position and push the power switch
bending former will start to rotate. Maintain pressure
on the switch until your chosen angle of bend (marked
on the bending former) (see figure C.B) lines up with
the mark on the bending shoe, and then release the
switch (see figure C.C).
The ROBEND 3000 is equipped with a device that
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allows you to preset the bending angle between 0
to 180 degrees which is ideal for repeat bends. See
"preparation for start up" chapter.
5. Once the been has bend produced and the power
switch has been released, shift the direction lever back
into the reverse position
power switch to loosen the hold on the tube. Once
the tube has released you can remove the fastening
bolt, then the bending shoe and finally take the
finished bend out of the bending former.
6. In order to make the ROBEND
the next bending operation, start the motor with
the direction lever in the reverse position
triggers off and moves into the neutral position.
Care and maintenace
Before carrying out any job on the machine,
disconnect the plug from the mains outlet.
1. Cable and plug
Both the cable and plug should be in optimum
condition. Check them at regular intervals.
2. ON switch
Check that the machine switch unblocks automatically
when finger pressure is released. In case of any
anomaly, replace immediately with a new one.
3. Brushes
Check frequently for brush wear and perfect contact
with rotor. Change brushes when their lengths is 1/3
of original length. Use original SUPER-EGO brushes.
4. Motor and rotor
The carbon dust accumulated in the motor and brush
housing should be removed every 100 hours. The
motor's rotor should be permanently clean with a
uniform surface (light bronze colour).
5. Gear box
Change grease every 500 operating hours. After
dismounting the machine, oil all mechanisms
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. Now, briefly push the
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until it
to eliminate old grease. Remove parts with dry
compressed air and apply new grease with clean
hands. Do not use any dissolvents. Approximately 300
grs. of grease is needed for a correct lubrication. An
excessive amount of grease is not recommended as it
can increase the temperature of the machine. Grease
type: LGMT2 by SKF or similar. We recommend that
this operation be carried out by an authorized after-
sales service.
6. Dismounting the gear box
Before dismounting the cover of the gear box, never
introduce sharp objects such as tips, screwdrives, etc.
between the body and cover's connecting faces. The
correct procedure is to tap the front of the octagon
gently with a plastic hammer.
7. Machine maintenance and repair should be
done by a specialist
All repairs should be carried out by a specialist and
only original parts should be used.
Diagnosis of faults
Before carrying out any inspection of the
ROBEND 3000, check that the plug is
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disconnected from the power supply.
Important: should any form of service/repair
other than the basic points detailed below be
required, please contact your nearest technical
service centre.
A.The bending former stops rotation during
bending, while the motor is still running.
The direction lever is not in the right position.
There is a transmission problem - contact your
technical service centre.
B. Bends are not round/circular
Bending former and/or shoe are not suited to the tube
size. Bending former and/or shoe are worn out.
Tube quality is suspect.
C. The ROBEND
® 3000 does not start
Check the wiring in the plug.
Carbon brushes may be worn out and need replacing.
D. Pre-set trigger does not function
Screws are not tightened properly.