Orbitalum GF 4 AVM User manual

precision.
power.
simplicity.
Operating
instructions
Pipe Cutting and Beveling
Machines
GF 4 (AVM / MVM)
Code 790 142 762
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Operating instructions GF 4 (AVM / MVM) Table of contents
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Table of contents
Page
0About these instructions 1
0.1 Warning messages 1
0.2 Further symbols and displays 2
0.3 Abbreviations 2
1Notes on safety 3
1.1 Proper Use 3
1.2 Safety Regulations 3
1.3 Working with safety in mind 4
1.4 Waste disposal 6
1.5 Returning of batteries 7
1.6 Further safety regulations 7
2Design of the product 8
2.1 Pipe cutting and beveling machine GF 4 8
2.2 Automatic Feed Module AVM 9
2.2.1 Description of the AVM buttons 9
2.3 Manual Feed Module MVM 10
2.4 Accessories 10
2.4.1 Saw blades and bevel cutters 10
2.4.2 Aluminum clamping shells 11
2.4.3 Special high-quality steel clamping jaws 11
2.4.4 Length gauge 11
2.4.5 Quick-mounting plate with screw clamps 11
2.4.6 Gear oil 11
2.4.7 Saw blade lubricant GF TOP 12
2.4.8 Saw blade lubricant ROCOL 12
3Features and scope of application 13
3.1 Features 13
3.2 Scope of application 14
3.2.1 Working range 14
4Technical data 15
4.1 GF 4 (AVM / MVM) 15
4.2 Line laser 15
5Commissioning 16
5.1 Included with the machine 16
6Transport and assembly 17
6.1 Transporting the pipe cutter 17
6.2 Fitting the pipe cutter to the workbench 18
6.2.1 Fitting the quick-mounting plate to the workbench 18
6.2.2 Fitting the pipe cutter to the quick-mounting plate 18
7Operation 19
7.1 Special functions 20
7.1.1 Multifunctional wrench 20
7.1.2 Line laser 21

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7.1.3 Turnable aluminum-cast clamping jaws 22
7.1.4 Swivel cable with quick-disconnect coupler 22
7.1.5 Optimized saw blade guard 23
7.1.6 Hand wheel with ratchet adjustment 23
7.2 Fitting the clamping jaws 24
7.3 Fitting the saw blade, bevel cutter, additional cutters 25
7.3.1 Inserting the saw blade or bevel cutter 25
7.3.2 Inserting additional cutters 25
7.4 Adjusting the pipe diameter 26
7.4.1 Saw blade without additional cutter 27
7.4.2 Saw blade with additional cutter 28
7.4.3 Adjusting the bevel cutter 29
7.5 Adjusting the length gauge 30
7.6 Selecting the motor speed 31
7.6.1 Standard values for spindle speed and feed force
level (AVM) 31
7.7 Processing the pipe with GF 4 AVM 32
7.7.1 Commissioning 32
7.7.2 Cutting the pipe with GF 4 AVM 33
7.7.3 Beveling the pipe with GF 4 AVM 34
7.7.4 Cutting the pipe and beveling it
simultaneously GF 4 AVM 35
7.8 Processing the pipe with GF 4 MVM 36
7.8.1 Cutting the pipe with GF 4 MVM 36
7.8.2 Beveling the pipe with GF 4 MVM 37
7.8.3 Cutting the pipe and beveling it simultaneously with
GF 4 MVM 38
7.9 Processing the pipe manually 39
7.9.1 Cutting the pipe manually 39
7.9.2 Beveling the pipe manually 40
7.9.3 Cutting the pipe manually and beveling it
simultaneously 41
8Maintenance 42
8.1 Checking the oil level of the gear and topping up 43
8.2 Cleaning the slide guide 44
9What to do if …? 45
9.1 General trouble-shooting 45
9.2 Error messages/trouble-shooting AVM 45
9.3 Servicing/after-sales service 46

Operating instructions GF 4 (AVM / MVM) 0 About these instructions
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0 About these instructions
To allow quick understanding of these instructions and safe handling of the
machine, all the warning messages, notes and symbols used in these
instructions are presented here along with their meaning.
0.1 Warning messages
In these instructions, warning messages are used to warn you against the
dangers of injury or material damage. Always read and observe these warning
messages!
This is a warning symbol. It should warn you against dangers
of injury.
Follow all instructions, which are identified with this safety
symbol in order to avoid injuries or death.
Warning
Symbol Meaning
DANGER
Direct danger!
Non-observance could result in death or critical injury.
:Restrictions (if applicable).
XMeasures to prevent danger.
WARNING
Possible danger!
Non-observance could result in serious injury.
:Restrictions (if applicable).
XMeasures to prevent danger.
ATTENTION
Dangerous situation!
Non-observance could result in minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Dangerous situation!
Non-observance could result in material damage.

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0.2 Further symbols and displays
Symbol Meaning
Important
Note Notes: Contain particularly important information for
comprehension.
Instruction: You must take notice of this symbol.
1.
Request for action in a sequence of actions: You must do
something here.
X
Single request for action: You must do something here.
ZConditional request for action: You must do something here if
the specified condition is met.
0.3 Abbreviations
Abbr. Meaning
GF 4 Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine for up to 4 inch pipe
outer diameter
AVM Automatic Feed Module
MVM Manual Feed Module

Operating instructions GF 4 (AVM / MVM) 1 Notes on safety
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1 Notes on safety
The Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine (here further referred to as GF 4) is
a state-of the-art machine. Using it for purposes other than those described
in this manual may cause injury to the user or to others. It may also damage
the machine or other equipment.
Therefore:
•Always ensure that the machine is in good working order and comply with
these notes on safety.
•Keep all relevant documents close by the machine.
•Generally valid regulations for the prevention of accidents must be
observed.
1.1 Proper Use
•Use the pipe cutter GF 4 only for cutting and beveling pipes.
•The Automatic and Manual Feed Module AVM/MVM may only be operated
in conjunction with the Orbitalum Tools pipe cutter GF 4.
•The user will be the only person liable for damages caused by improper
use.
•GF 4 AVM: Only the mains cable of the pipe cutter may be connected to
the socket of the AVM.
1.2 Safety Regulations
•Only use the dimensions and materials specified in these instructions.
Other materials should be used only after consulting the Orbitalum Tools
after-sales service.
•Only use original Orbitalum Tools spare parts and resources.
•Inspect the pipe cutter GF 4 daily for visible signs of damage or defects.
Have any damages or defects repaired immediately.
•Work on the electrical equipment must only be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
•Only operate the pipe cutter if the electrical restart inhibitor is working.
•Disconnect the mains plug before carrying out a tool change or
maintenance and repair work and allow the machine to run to a stop.
•Flex rotating cable: only approved for double-insulated cutter motor,
protection class II.
•GF 4 AVM: do not connect any other devices to the socket of the AVM.

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1.3 Working with safety in mind
“Make your contribution to safety in the workplace.”
•Report any unusual response from the machine to the person responsible
immediately.
•Be aware of safety aspects at all times during work.
•When working with the GF 4, wear protective goggles, safety gloves, safety
shoes, and ear protection.
•Tie up long hair (hair-net); do not wear loose-fitting clothes.
Attention: Jewellery and ties may get caught in the rotating parts.
•Check that the work piece is correctly clamped.
•Switch on the machine only when the pipe has been clamped.
•Once the machine is running, keep hands away from the tools.
•Before changing tools, cleaning or performing any maintenance,
adjustment or repair work, disconnect the mains plug and allow the
machine to run to a stop.
•Fault current (FI) protection in the mains supply line, provided by the
customer, is required.
•When working with the AVM: in case of danger, immediately press the
EMERGENCY OFF button.
•When working with the AVM, the AVM will stop automatically after each
cutting process. If you are working manually, switch off the machine after
each working cycle (ON/OFF switch of the pipe cutter) and allow the
machine to run to a stop.
•Be aware of environmental influences: do not use electric tools in damp or
wet conditions. Ensure lighting is adequate. Do not use in close proximity to
flammable liquids or gases.
•Do not carry the machine by the cable and do not use the machine to pull
out the plug. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges (chips).
Danger of being injured by sharp cutting edges
:Keep hands away from the running tool.
XWear safety gloves.
XTie up long hair (hair-net); do not wear loose-fitting clothes.
XUse the pipe cutter only when the pipe has been clamped.
WARNING

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Danger of eyes and hands being injured by hot and sharp-edged chips
flying around
:Keep hands away from the running tool.
XAlways wear protective goggles.
XRemove chips only with safety gloves.
Danger of being injured by breaking tool
:Do not process the pipe while it is loose in the vice.
XClamp the pipe to be cut into the vice.
XImmediately change worn-out tools.
XSaw blade must be securely clamped in.
XPipe diameter must be set correctly. During cutting, saw blade must saw
through the entire pipe wall.
Danger of eyes and hands being injured by hot and sharp-edged chips
flying around
:Keep hands away from the running tool.
XAlways wear protective goggles and safety gloves.
XRemove chips only with safety gloves.
Danger of being injured by rotating slide housing
When switching the motor on, the pipe cutter may revolve around the pipe
automatically.
:When working with the GF 4 AVM, do not stand within swiveling distance
of the machine during an automatic revolution of the slide housing.
XMake sure that the slide housing starts from its home position.
XClamp the pipe to be cut into the vice.
XPull off the vice handle from the spindle before the slide housing starts
rotating.
:In their home position, the saw blade or bevel cutter must not touch
the pipe!
XBefore switching the motor on, make sure that the gap between the saw
blade/bevel cutter and the pipe is sufficient and that the pipe is securely
clamped in the vice.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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Danger of death by electric shock
If the mains cable is damaged, live parts may cause death if touched directly.
:Keep the mains cable of the pipe cutter motor away from the saw blade or
bevel cutter.
:Do not let the cut-off pipe piece drop in an uncontrolled way.
XSecure the falling pipe piece.
:Do not run the machine unattended.
XDuring the machining process, always keep an eye on the position of the
mains cable.
Unintended actuation of the ON-OFF switch
XThe machine may only be operated using a fault current (FI) protect switch.
XBefore changing tools, cleaning or performing any maintenance,
adjustment or repair work, pull the mains plug and allow the machine
to run to a stop.
Danger of being injured by laser radiation!
Failure to take due care can result in the retina of the eyes being damaged and
can thereby impair sight.
:Do not look at the laser beam or view using optical instruments.
:Do not point the laser beam in the direction of others.
:Do not misuse the laser pointer and do not remove from the pipe cutter.
1.4 Waste disposal
•Dispose of chips and used gear lubricant oil according to the regulations.
Discarded electric tools and accessories contain a large share of
valuable raw and synthetic materials, which can be recycled. Therefore:
•Electrical (electronic) devices that are marked with the symbol to the left,
may not be disposed of with household waste in accordance with EU
regulations.
•By actively using the offered return and collection systems, you actively
contribute to the reuse, recycling and utilization of electrical (electronic)
devices.
•Electrical (electronic) used devices contain parts, which must be handled
selectively according to EU regulations. Separate collection and selective
treatment is the basis for environment-friendly disposal and the protection
of human health.
•Our products that were sold to you after August 13th, 2005 are taken back
and disposed of according to legal standards. The customer must however
bear the cost of delivery to Orbitalum Tools.
DANGER
WARNING
(RL 2002/96/EG)