Operating instructions 3745
Flexproof-Cutter
AF-603
Page 10 of
20
Edition: 01/0512
Subject to alterations
5. Service
5.1 Maintenance
Keep the cutting pad clean at all times. Clean it regularly and remove material residues.
Check the cutting blades periodically for their sharpness and replace with the correct type if
necessary.
Slightly lubricate the threaded spindle and the indexing gears of the cutter with ball bearing grease at
periodic intervals.
5.2
Exchange of the die-cutting head
Close compressed air valve (7).
Unscrew both socket head cap screws M5 (19) under the intermediate plate of the punching
carriage (18) and remove protecting hood (11).
Loosen both socket head cap screws M8 (20) on the die-cutting head retainer (24).
Slide die-cutting head (23) to the right out of the retainer (24).
Slide other die-cutting head (23) from the right into the retainer (24) against the stop, so that the
smaller blade distance faces towards the front.
Tighten both socket head cap screws M8 (20) on the die-cutting head retainer (24).
Attach protecting hood (11) with both socket head cap screws M5 (19) to intermediate plate of
punching carriage (18).
CAUTION
Always close compressed air valve (7) before exchanging the die-cutting head (23)
→
danger of injury.
5.3
Replacement of cutting blades
Pull out the die-cutting head (23) from its guide.
Dismount the holding down bracket (22) by removing the bolts. Be sure not to lose the springs and
spacer rings.
Remove the two screws on each side of the die-cutting head.
Remove the cutting blades and the spacer plates between them.
WARNING
Handle cutting blades with special care. The blades can cause injury even if they
are worn out.
Insert new cutting blades and reassemble the head in reverse order.
CAUTION
Be sure not to damage blade edges.
