Trelawny SPT TPG 650 User manual

TPG 650 Planetary Floor Grinder
Operation and Maintenance Manual
www.trelawnyspt.co.uk

OPERATION
Foreword
Thank you for your purchase of the
TRELAWNY TPG650 Floor Grinder.
This manual contains the necessary
maintenance information for you to
ensure proper operation and care for
this machine.
It is essential for you to read
t h r o u g h t h e s e m a n u a l s
thoroughly.
In the unlikely event that you
experience problems with your
TPG650, please do not hesitate to
contact your local Trelawny dealer or
agent. W e a lwa ys welc om e
feedback and comments from our
valued customers.
General Information
Before operating, performing
maintenance or repairing the
TPG650 FLOOR GRINDER this
manu al must be read and
understood by the operator, if in any
doubt, ask your supervisor before
using this equipment.
Local safety regulations must be
followed at all times. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in
damage to the TPG650 and/or
personal injury.
Trelawny SPT Limited disclaims all
responsibility for damage to persons
or objects arising as a consequence
of incorrect handling of the machine,
failure to inspect the machine for
damage or other faults that may
influence the operation prior to
starting work, or failure to follow the
safety regulations listed or applicable
to the job site.
This machine is primarily designed
for the grinding and polishing
concrete, marble and terrazzo
surfaces.
It can be used both indoors and out.
This machine must not be used in a
fixture.
Safety
WEAR SAFETY BOOTS, FACE
M A S K , S H A T T E R P R O O F
GLASSES, HELMET, GLOVES and
any other personal protective
equipment required for the working
conditions. Avoid loose clothing; this
may become trapped in moving
TO AVOID NUISANCE DUST,
connect an industrial vacuum
cleaner (minimum 3000 watts or
equivalent) to the 50mm (2”) vacuum
port situated at the rear of the
machine.
BE VERY CAREFUL WITH HOT
COMPONENTS.
The diamond tools and tool heads
can become very hot in use. Always
use gloves when changing or
replacing the grinding segments.
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC
VERSIONS IN WET CONDITIONS.
CAUTION THIS MACHINE IS
HEAVY. It weighs (260kg/573lbs).
Do not lift this machine manually,
use a hoist or crane with the grinder
securely fastened to a pallet.
Risk of Hand-arm
Vibration injury
These tools may cause Hand-arm
Vibration Syndrome injury if their use
is not adequately managed.
Although the vibration from this
machine is low, we advise you to
carry out a risk assessment and to
implement measures such as;
limiting exposure time [i.e. actual
operation time, not total time at
work].
Use job rotation and ensure machine
tools are used correctly, ensuring the
machines are maintained according
to our recommendations, and ensure
that the operators wear personal
p r o t ec t i v e e q u i p m e nt [ P P E ]
particularly gloves and clothing to
keep them warm and dry.
Employers should consider setting
up a progr amme of health
su rve il lan c e to e sta bl is h a
benchmark for each operator and to
detect early symptoms of vibration
injury.
We are not aware of any PPE that
provides protection against vibration
injury by attenuating vibration
emissions.
See ‘Specifications’ section for
vibration emission data.
Further advice is available from our
Technical Department.
We strongly advise you to visit the
Health & Safety Executive website
http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration
This site provides excellent advice
and information on HAV and
currently, includes a Hand-arm
Vibration Exposure Calculator that is
easy to use to work out the daily
vibration exposure for each of your
operators.
Media Types &
Application Guide
Grinding Segments
All the diamond range can be used
wet or dry.
(Resin bound polishing discs)
PD400, PD800, PD1500 and
PD3000.
Universal polishing discs, can be
used wet or dry.
(See page 6 for more information)

Media Types - Metal Bond Tools
Image Part Number Tool Description
365.5495L
PCD Removal Diamond Anti Clock Wise
For removal of coatings, adhesives & toppings
365.5495R
PCD Removal Diamond Clock Wise
For removal of coatings, adhesives & toppings
365.5500
16 Grit Single (Quick Release) Soft Bond
For very course grinding and thin coating removal
365.5500/2
16 Grit Double (Quick Release) Soft Bond
For very course grinding and thin coating removal
365.5501
30 Grit Single (Quick Release) Soft Bond
For Hard Concrete
365.5502 30 Grit Single (Quick Release) Medium Bond
For Medium Hardness concrete
365.5503 30 Grit Single (Quick Release) Hard Bond
For Soft Concrete or for very rough concrete
365.5501/2 30 Grit Double (Quick Release) Soft Bond
For Hard Concrete
365.5502/2 30 Grit Double (Quick Release) Medium Bond
For Medium Hardness concrete
365.5503/2 30 Grit Double (Quick Release) Hard Bond
For Soft Concrete or for very rough concrete
365.5504/2 70 Grit Double (Quick Release) Medium Bond
For Light Grinding and Scratch Removal
365.5506/2 120 Grit Double (Quick Release) Medium Bond
For Light Grinding and Scratch Removal
365.5725 3 Segment Quick Release Diamond Plate
(Set of 3)
For use with only the TPG 650/540 Machine