Safety Instructions - IKA A10 basic Betriebsanleitung

• Read the operating instructions fully before start -
ing up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they
can be accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the instrument.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• The instrument must be always supervised when in op-
eration.
• Hearing protection must be worn when working with
the instrument at high speed.
• Set up the instrument in a spacious area on an even,
stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• The feet of the instrument must be clean and undam-
aged.
• The instrument is not suitable for hand held operation.
• The instrument may heat up when in use.
• Check the instrument and accessories for damage be-
fore each use. Do not use damaged components.
Please pay attention to avoiding
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hand injury when operate the instru-
ment.
Always open the chamber care-
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fully after use, as the material in the
chamber may heat up due to transfer
of energy during operation. Wear gloves if necessary or
wait for material to cool down.
• Beware of the risk of flammable materials.
• Do not operate the instrument in explosive atmo-
spheres, with hazardous substances or under water.
• The instrument doesn't start up again automatically fol-
lowing a cut in the power supply.
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories
described in the "Accessories" chapter.
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
• The instrument could only be disconnected from the
mains supply by pulling out the mains plug or the con-
nector plug.
• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.
• The voltage stated on the nameplate must correspond
to the mains voltage.
• Protect the instrument and accessories from bumps and
impacts.
Only process dry solid sample with
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the instrument. Never use it for pro-
cessing liquid or wet samples.

Safety Instructions

• Do not crush explosive, toxic or noxious substances.
• Please observe the relevant safety instructions and
guidelines regarding dust explosions.
• Please follow the relevant safety instructions and guide-
lines, and occupational health and safety regulations for
use in the laboratory. When working with the mill, the
user must wear his personal protective equipment.
• Always wear suitable protective equipment when em-
brittling the mill feed with coolants (dry ice).
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cooled with liquid nitrogen, please cool them first be-
fore filling into A10 basic grinding chamber.
• Ensure that the chamber cap is tightly closed.
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• Always switch off the instrument and disconnect the
plug before cleaning or replacing parts.
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down before cleaning or before changing grinding tool.
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wear your personal protective equipment (protective
gloves, etc.).
• Ensure that pressure does not build up in the grinding
chamber (particularly when using coolants).
• The instrument can only be opened by trained special-
ists, even during repairs. The machine is to be unplugged
from the mains before opening. Live parts inside the
machine may still be live for some time after unplugging
from the mains.
Never cool the samples with liquid
nitrogen inside A10 basic grinding
chamber. If the samples have to be
Before removing the chamber cap,
switch off the mill and wait until the
motor stops. Beware of risk posed by
trailing grinding tool.
The grinding pot, grinding tool and
rotor shaft may be hot after long
grinding cycles. Allow the mill to cool
Beware of the sharp edged cutter
in particular when changing grind-
ing tool and when cleaning. Always
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