Metallkraft 3834200, Operating Instructions Manual

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AKM-Series 220 | Version 1.07

Operation

9.1 Control panel

Fig. 29: Control panels AKM 220-4 (top), AKM 220-6 (bottom)

  1   Emergency stop button 
  2   Main switch 
  3   Control lamp
  4   Emergency stop button
  5   Toggle switch „Operating mode“
  6   Hydraulics ON
  7   Hydraulics OFF
  8   Foot pedal

9.2 Functional description:

Main switch

Switches the machine on or off when actuated.

Emergency-stop button

 (pushbutton)

Used in a hazardous situation to switch off the ma-
chine quickly.

The emergency-stop button may only be operated in an 
emergency!

Selector switch for operator with signal lamp

Switches the operating mode mode on or off depend-
ing on the switch position.

Selector switch for manual/foot operation with signal lamps

Activates manual or foot opetating mode depending 
on switch position.

Button for manual upward movement of the cutter bar with 
signal lamp 

Moves the upper cutter bar upwards when manual 
operation is switched on. Releasing the button stops 
the upward movement (jog mode).

Foot pedal

 (freely adjustable) 

When actuated, a working stroke is performed when 
foot operation is switched on. 

Button for angle adjustment with signal lamp

By turning the switch to the right while pressing the 
pedal, you can adjust the angle by moving the angle 
stops. To cut, turn the switch to the left.

9.3 Initial commissioning

Before you start the machine for the first time, make sure 
that the following points are fulfilled:

- The machine is anchored to the ground at the instal-

lation site, 

- The direction of rotation of the motor has been suc-

cessfully checked after connection to the mains,

- Enough hydraulic oil has been filled into the oil tank 

to reach the upper level at the oil sight glass,

- The hydraulic system has been checked for proper 

installation and safe functioning before initial opera-
tion in accordance with the German Ordinance on 
Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) - any de-
fects have been rectified, 

- Upper and lower knives cannot (accidentally) col-

lide.

First familiarise yourself with all switching functions as 
described in Chapter 7. Do not omit any switching func-
tion to ensure that you can operate all electrical controls 
correctly during subsequent operation: 

- Ensure that all protective devices are  installed. The 

side maintenance protection covers must be firmly 
screwed to the machine.

- Make sure that the foot pedal is connected and can 

be operated with the foot in front of the machine.

- Now switch on the main switch. The machine is 

ready for operation.

- Test all the functions of the controls. Note that some 

functions are only available if another function is 
switched on at the same time. 

- If possible, check the emergency stop function now. 

If everything is working correctly, then switch off the 
machine again with the main switch.

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