Formax AutoSeal FD 1506, Operator'S Manual

FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT

1.  To adjust the first fold remove the top cover to access the top fold plate.  If the first fold is too long 

loosen the two thumbscrews on the upper fold plate and slide the bar down. If the fold is too short 

loosen the thumbscrews and slide the bar up. 

NOTE: 

The bar should be on the same marks on each side.

2. To adjust the second fold remove the lower fold plate.  If the second fold is too long loosen the two 

thumbscrews and slide the bar up. If the fold is too short loosen the thumbscrews and slide the bar 

down.

NOTE:

 The bar should be on the same marks on each side.

3.  For quick setup of “C”, “Z” , Uneven “C” and “V” folds refer to the blue lines on the fold plate.

4.  To reinstall the upper fold plate, slide the plate (with thumbscrews facing up and the throat toward 

the inside of the machine) until the grooves on the underside line up with the four pins on the machine 

(figure 4a & 4b).

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Thumbscrews

Upper Fold Plate

Lower Fold Plate

Center 

Bar

Throat

Throat

Figure 3a

Figure 3b

Deflector (for Half Folds)

Figure 4a

Figure 4b, correctly installed

Fold Plate Pins