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- When the feeler touches the bit of the key, turn off
the machine by activating the general switch located
at the back.
- At this point, unplug the power cable as a safety mea-
sure.
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Bring the clamps with the adjustment keys (2) towards the
copying index (I) and the cutter (F), in such a way that the
adjustment keys rest on the copying index and the cutter.
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Turn the cutter by hand. If it touches the adjustment key
slightly, the machine is correctly adjusted.
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If when the cutter is turned it moves freely without
touching anything, this indicates that the cutter is retarded
in relation to the feeler and that the machine cutting is
insufficient. On the contrary, if the cutter is blocked at the
adjustment key, this means that the cutter is ahead of the
feeler and that the machine cutting is excessive.
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If any of these incidents occur, proceed as follows:
- Release the stud (L) blocking the copying index (I) and
turn the micrometric screw (H).
- Advance or retard the copying index until the cutter
turns and touches the adjustment key slightly. Then tig-
hten the screw (L) of the copying index and the machine
will be operating perfectly.
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Finally, move the slide manually towards the furthest
position on the left, and block it by pressing downwards.
Activate the general machine switch again. Take great
care, as when this switch is activated again the machine
will start up instantaneously until the cutting cycle that
had been started before turning off the machine is com-
pleted.
See figure 9
BEWARE! When used correctly, the ECCO-AUTOMATIC
copying machine is absolutely safe. However, it should not
be forgotten that the work cycle is automatic and does not
involve handling by the operator.
Therefore, if the copier should involuntarily move his/her
hands too close to the work area of the machine, there
may be a risk of cut or crushed fingers.
In case of emergency, block this switch to stop the cutter
from turning.
BEWARE! To work in total safety during the various
copying stages, follow these instructions:
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Work with dry hands.
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The cutter guard should be in place in any copying ope-
ration.
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Use protective goggles.
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Make sure the machine is connected to earth.
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Do not move hands near the cutter when it is in opera-
tion.
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Only turn on the machine when slide operations have
finished (secure key in the clamp, etc)
Key copying operation
3.2
3.2.1 Copying a key
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Turn the clamps in order to locate the correct bloc-
king side of the key, according to the type of key
to be copied.
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Both the original key and the key blank should be
introduced through the left side of the respective
clamps.
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To make a copy, place the original key in the left-
hand clamp and the key blank in the right-hand
clamp, making sure to:
- Support the key stop against the positioner.
- Press the clamp, keeping the blade of the key duly
supported on the base of the clamp.
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Remove the positioners.
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Unblock the slide by pressing downwards, and
drag it in this position towards the extreme right.
In this position, release the slide gently.
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Press the two start-up push-buttons at the same
time (for some 3 seconds). These buttons are the
one on the left-hand side of the machine and the
one on the front of it.
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The copying cycle will begin. This cycle will last
approximately 30 seconds.
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At the end of the copying cycle, the cutter and the
slide stop automatically.
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Block the slide again in its rest position by pressing
downwards, and later release it gently.
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Release the keys from the clamps.
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Activate the brush by using the left-hand side
push-button in order to eliminate the shavings.
NOTE: The front red pilot light is always on and indicates
that the copier is being supplied with power.
NOTE: For optimum operation of the machine, it is advisa-
ble to replace the cutter when it is worn or blunt. It must be
taken into account that the time the cutters lasts depends
on several factors (mainly on the material of the keys being
copied) but as a guide the cutter may be said to be capable
of cutting some 5000 keys.
3.1.3 Control and adjustment of the positioners
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The left face of the positioner on the right-hand
side (P2) must coincide with the left-hand side
of the cutter (F) when the slide is to the extreme
right; these sides of the cutter and the positioner
determine the start of the copying cycle for the
key. In order to carry out this adjustment, follow
the steps below:
- Turn off the machine by using the general switch
to the rear.
- Unblock the slide and move it manually to the
extreme right; release the slide when this position
is reached.
- On supporting the tip stop plate (2) on the left-
hand side of the cutter (F), the left-hand side of
the positioner (P2) must coincide with the tip stop
plate (2).
- If this does not occur, release the stud (T2) secu-
ring the positioner (P2) and secure it again in its
correct position.
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The distance between the right positioner (P2) and
the left positioner (P1) must coincide with the dis-
tance between the cutter (F) and the copying index
(I). In order to carry out this adjustment therefore,
follow the steps below:
- Keep the machine switched off and the slide in an
extreme right-hand position.
- On supporting the tip stop plate (2) on the left-
hand side of the copying index (1), the left-hand
side of the positioner (P1) must coincide with the
tip stop plate (2).
- If this does not occur, release the stud (T1) secu-
ring the positioner (P1) and secure it again in its
correct position.
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Finally, replace the slide in the rest position.
See figure 10
