5
3. Operation
manual
Note:
1. White diode (L
5
) indicates that the engine has been switched on.
2. Green diodes (L
1
, L
2
, L
3
, L
4
) indicate selected mode of machining.
Cutting
1. Position the horizontal rulers [4] with the use of the hand wheel [15] so the
cutters knife axis is positioned in the centre of the material;
2. Start the machine [W
1
];
3. Select machining mode with the selector [W
3
] to cutting;
4. Press pedal [W
2
] to start cutting;
5. After the material has been cut, depress pedal [W
2
] and the cutter knife will
return to its initial position.
Fig.1 illustrates the particular elements.
Note: Prevent knife fittings pressing action on the material or cutting knives. Do not
manipulate with the extreme position switch.
Punching circles
1. Select a required whole punch [9] and die [10];
2. Set the punching and profiling segment [2] at a required height with the use of
the crank [6] according to the ruler [7];
3. With the vertical ruler [8] set the hole distance from the bar end [8];
4. Start the machine [W
1
];
5. Select machining mode with the selector [W
3
] to punching; punching is not
allowed in the profiling position;
6. Press pedal [W
2
] to initiate punching holes;
7. Continue the punching process until the sensor [W
6
] lights – (erratic running);
8. After the hole has been punched, depress pedal [W
2
] and the punch will
return to its initial position.
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrate particular elements.
Punching ovals
1. Insert the pin positioning the die [10a];
2. Select a required punch [9] and die [10];
3. Fit the die and the punch;
4. Set the punching and profiling segment [2] at a required height with the use of
the crank [6] according to the ruler [7];
5. With the vertical ruler [8] set the hole distance from the bar end [8];
6. Start the machine [W
1
];
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