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Cut-True 29H Hydraulic Guillotine Cutter

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OPERATOR MANUAL

First Edition

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  1. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

The Cut-True 29H is is shipped partially assembled and ready to use (Figure 1a).

The cutter's optional side-tables will need to be installed on-site, according to Figure 1b.

Figure 1a. Cut-True 29H without side tables

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Figure 1b. Installation of side tables

  1. Right side table
  2. Left side table
  3. Cutter body
  4. LED safety curtain cover right
  5. LED safety curtain cover left
  6. Washers (4 per side)
  7. Fixing screws M8 (4 per side)

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Cutter positioning

Figure 2. Leg adjustment

To position the cutter safely, adjust the leveling foot as shown in Figure 2.

Be sure to place the cutter on a solid, level surface. Keep the power cable away from

walkways, to prevent a tripping hazard. Position the cutter so it's easy to operate safely,

without requiring the user to reach an excessive distance or be in an uncomfortable position.

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  1. SPECIFICATIONS

The Cut-True 29H is designed to cut stacks of paper, cardboard and other materials -

including plastic, foil, laminate, rubber etc - primarily in printing houses, bookbinding

CUT-TRUE 29H

Maximum paper stack width (inch/mm)

Maximum paper stack height (inch/mm)

Functional depth of back part of pile (inch/mm)

Power of knife motor drive- hydraulic unit (kW)

Power of back gauge motor drive (kW)

Hydraulic unit capacity (l)

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Figure 3a. External dimensions

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DIMENSION

The cutter consists of 3 basic mechanisms: knife drive, clamping beam

mechanism, and back gauge mechanism, plus other additional devices.

KNIFE DRIVE

Figure 4. Kinematic mechanism of knife drive

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The driving mechanism for the knife is shown in Figure 4. Hydraulic Double-acting

Cylinder/Actuator (1) is fixed on the Knuckle (2). Piston Rod (3) is connected with the Levers

(4), which are connected with Connecting Rod (5), which pull Knife Beam (6) together with the

The Knife Beam (6) moves between the Slide Ways (7 and 8), in perpendicular plane to the

work table's plane. Inclination of the slide ways at different angles allows inclination of

the knife bottom edge at the same angle, when the knife moves down. It decreases the

force required for cutting, improving cutting accuracy.

The knife is guided that in the bottom position the blade is parallel to the cutting stick

and penetrates it up to 0.5 mm depth. Admission of the cylinder with the entry V1

causes the Piston Rod ( 3) to move and through the Lever ( 4), Knife Beam (6) lowers

After cutting material, admission of the cylinder with the entry V2 causes

the Piston Rod (3) to return as Knife Beam (6) raises and stops in the top position.

CLAMPING BEAM DRIVE MECHANISM

Figure 5. Kinematic mechanism of clamping beam drive

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The driving mechanism for the clamping bar is shown in Figure 5. Hydraulic double-

acting Cylinder/Actuator (1) through the Levers ( 2), pulls down the Clamping Bar ( 3).

Clamping Bar is shifted in the slideways (not shown in Figure 5) , which

guarantees it's parallel to the cutting line.

Lowering the Clamp Bar (3) is possible also by pressing the Foot Pedal (4). Pushing the

pedal moves the Beam into the lower position. Spring (5) causes the Clamping Bar to

return to the original position. Spring (6) returns the Cylinder (1) to the start position.

BACK GAUGE DRIVE MECHANISM

Figure 6. Kinematic mechanism of back gauge drive

Electric Motor (1) drives through Belt Gear Box (2) Lead Screw which, through the nut, moves the Backgauge Base (8). The base, with the Backgauge (4) attached to it, is moved on a Leading Shaft (7).

The Measuring Scale (6) is fixed to the Backgauge Base (8,) which makes it possible to

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measure and check the position of the Backgauge with the use of the LED Cut Line (7).

Two switches (9 and 10) stop the Backgauge in extreme positions. Precise

setting of Backgauge is possible by using the Manual Crank (5). The Rotary Encoder (6) is

connected with the Lead Screw (3) and allows for the measurement and display of the

CONTROL SYSTEM

  1. The Main Power Supply Switch (1) has two possible positions and is used

to disconnect the system from the power supply.

  1. The Emergency Off Button (2) is used to lock the machine, which immobilizes

the control system and inverters to disable the machine from running.

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  1. The Red Stop Button (3) locks the machine, which immobilizes the control system
  2. The Green Power Button (4) engages the control system.
  3. Blade Change Button (5) has 2 positions:

position “0”- normal work cycle (cutting)

position “1”- blade change

  1. Two-Hand Control Buttons (6) engage the cutting process
  2. Clamp Pressure Adjustment (7). Clockwise increases pressure,
  3. 2-Color LED Indicators (8):
  • Red color – the control system power supply is switched off
  • Green color – the control system power supply is switched on.
  1. Safety Light Curtain (photocells)

Electronic equipment is located in Casing (1) at the back of machine as

shown in Figure 8. The casing is secured in the closed position by screws (2).

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Drawing 8. Control system location

The settings of encoders are imput by the manufacturer and should not

  1. PROTECTION AGAINST SAFETY HAZARDS

3.1. Safety Hazards

Potential hazards which result from the machine construction and usage as well as

safety solutions used to eliminate these hazards are shown in chart 3. Its location is

shown on the drawing 9.

The cutter is one of the machines where the user’s recurrent access to a dangerous

clamp and cut zone is necessary.

To ensure the safety the machine has been equipped with both hands safe control

optoelectronic device (light barrier). Moreover the correctness of the knife stop in the

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Motor, lever system of the knife

  1. Movement of the clamping beam
  2. Movement of the backgauge
  • both hands protecting

controlling the knife stop

in the top position

Knife manipulation during its

Sharp edges and corners of the

  • dulls and rounding
  1. Rough, unequal surfaces

II ELECTRICAL

Direct touching of electrical

3.2.Work safety rules

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  1. operator training – user has to be aware of potential danger, which he can meet

during the work on the cutter

  1. use of the machine is prohibited if:
  • machine is used contrary to the use or/and cutting dimensions set in manual guide
  • the machine is broken
  • at least one of the shields has been removed
  • correct working of safety devices (two-hand steering device and photocells) has not

been checked every time before using

  1. clear description of the activities, which belong to machine’s user in a factory do
  2. conduction of the machine maintenance and repair only when the power supply is
  3. requirements mentioned above (b-d) should be mentioned during training and

included in the working stand instruction

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  1. operator training – user has to be aware of potential danger, which he can meet

during the work on the cutter

  1. use of the machine is prohibited if:
  • machine is used contrary to the use or/and cutting dimensions set in manual guide
  • the machine is broken
  • at least one of the shields has been removed
  • correct working of safety devices (two-hand steering device and photocells) has not

been checked every time before using

  1. clear description of the activities, which belong to machine’s user in a factory do
  2. conduction of the machine maintenance and repair only when the power supply is
  3. requirements mentioned above (b-d) should be mentioned during training and

included in the working stand instruction

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  1. PREPARATION FOR USE

The operator is obligated to create on the machine working stand the

conditions, which will eliminate the possibility of stumbling, sliding, falling

down as a result of bad condition of background, the way the cables were lead

or uncomfortable access to the machine.

4.1 Connection to the 230 V power supply

The cutter is delivered with 3-cable conductor copper with cable conductors 3

x 2,5 mm2 cut finished with plug.

The user has a duty to install the machine to the power supply with 20A protection

with the copper wire with cable conductor cut 2,5 mm2 or more.

  1. USING THE CUTTER

Drawing 10. Location of the elements used during switching the machine on

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In order to switch the machine on, put main switch (1) into position 1. Then press

the green button (2), which starts control system (green diode 3 will start to flash).

If there is no object in the working area of the light barrier, green diode (4) will flash.

If there is any object in the working area of light barrier, red diode (5) will flash.

If the machine was previously stopped with red hand emergency button (6) (the

button is pressed), in order to back the machine to work, turn the button (6) to unlock

it and press the green button (2) “I”.

If the control system was switched off with the button (7) “O”, it can be switched again

on with the button “I”

5.1. Choose of the backgauge position

Backgauge position can be chosen by the control panel (1) or hand wheel (2) from

the drawing 11. Please check separate program module manual to see how to

choose the position and how to use the control panel.

In order to choose the back gauge position with the hand wheel (2), press the wheel

and start to turn pressed wheel to move the backgauge. Current backgauge position

will be displayed on the control panel screen.

Drawing 11. Location of the elements for the backgauge position adjustment.

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5.2 Clamping

The cut material is being clamped automatically after pressing cut cycle buttons

1(drawing 12). Clamping pressure can be adjusted by crank 2 (d.12).

Rotating clockwise cause pressure increase and anticlockwise decrease.

Drawing 12. Location of the clamp pressure indicator

A value of this force is evaluated experimentally, relating to the sort, width and the

height of the cut material.

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Following rules should be respected:

the taller the pile, the greater the clam ping force

the wider the cutting width, the greater the clam ping force

the har der the material, the greater the clamping force

5.3 Cutting

Drawing 13. Elements of handling and signalization used during cutting

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Before cut, check if there is any object in the working area of light barrier, green

diode (1) flashes, main switch (2) is in position “O” and the green button (3) is

switched on. If yes, cutting cycle will start after pressing at the same moment both

buttons (4). Before cutting, clamping beam will go down to clamp the material. Both

buttons should be kept pressed till the moment the material will be cut. The knife as

well as clamping beam will automatically go back to its top position.

If both buttons 4 are released during the down move of the clamping beam and

the knife, the blade carrier will stop. If the LED curtain beam is disrupted during the cut

the clamp and knife movement will be stopped. In order to continue the cut, remove the

object from the side light barrier working area and restart the cut.

  1. OPERATING ACTIVITIES

6.1 Knife change

It is recommended to change or sharpen the knife after about 8 hours of use,

6.1.1 Removing the knife

6.1.1.1 Rotary switch of the knife change cycle 1 (drawing 14) should be switched -

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turned to “I” position.

6.1.1.2 Press simultaneously both push-buttons 2 (drawing 14), starting the cutting

cycle. The knife will stop in the lower position.

6.1.1.3 Switch-off the electric supply by rotating the main switch 4 (drawing 14) to “O”

6.1.1.4 Unscrew screws 1 (drawing 15) mounting the cover 2 and remove the cover

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6.1.1.5 Unscrew and remove the screw 1, the first one to right side of the knife bar

6.1.1.6 Turn on electric system by rotating the main switch 2 (drawing 16) into

position I. Turn on cutter system by pressing the green button 3.

6.1.1.7 Rotary switch of knife change 4 (drawing 16) put into O position.

6.1.1.8 Press simultaneously buttons 5. Knife move to its upper position.

6.1.1.11 Unscrew and remove screws 1,2 (drawing.17).

6.1.1.10 Into the holes from which the screws 1 and 2 were unscrewed, 1 and 2,

screw the transporting clamps 1 (drawing 18) which are an equipment of the cutter,

so as to fix the knife to the knife

6.1.1.11 Unscrew and remove the remaining clamping screws 2 of the knife bar.

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Holding with the transporting clamps 1, release a clip, by rotating them by ½ turn to

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left simultaneously, and put out the knife down with care. Place the removed knife

into the special protective package (drawing 20), with the cutting edge to the

inside, fix with two bolts, and unscrew the transporting clamps 1. For unscrewing the

clamping screws of the knife to the knife bar, use Allen key (an accessory of the

Drawing 20 . Knife package

Board Frame cover knife screws washer nut

6.1.2.1.Unscrew all adjusting screws 1 /Drawing 21/, so that their faces are hidden into

the knife bar body.

Drawing 21A – adjusting screw 1 is lower than knife bar lobe 2 – correct position

Drawing 21B- adjusting screw 1 is higher than knife bar lobe 2 – incorrect position,

screw must be unscrewed.

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WARNING: The new knife must be supported by its upper edge on the knife bar.

Not obeying this rule may cause machine overload and possible damage if new

knife is higher than the old one.

Note: to avoid the knife cutting edge dent by the table surface, put a strips of

Drawing 21.Adjusting screws position.

6.1.2.2. Screw the screws (1) into holes of knife (2), second from left and second

from right side. Take the knife form the package 3 (drawing 22).

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6.1.2.3. Holding the screws 1 put the knife 2 into the cutter, and match the

transporting screws into the knife bar gaps 3. (drawing 23)

Put the knife to Upper position until its up edge touches the bar lobe 2 (drawing 21).

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6.1.2.4 Mount the knife in the beam by rotating with force both screws 1 to the right

6.1.2.5 Input the mounting screws 2 (drawing 24)

6.1.2.6 Unscrew both screws 1 (drawing 24) and put into its position mounting screws

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6.1.2.7 Carefully unscrew first screw (2) from the left (drawing 24) paying attention that

the head of screw does not stick out the knife bar slide.

6.1.2.8 Rotate the knife change button (1, drawing 26) into “I” position.

6.1.2.9 Press simultaneously cutting buttons 2 (drawing 26) to start cut. Knife will

stop in lower position.

6.1.2.10.Turn off the Power supply by rotating the main switch 3 (drawing 26) to O

6.1.2.11.Loose screws 4 (drawing 26) so the knife drops down with its weight into the

cutting stick of full length.

6.1.2.12.Mount the screws 5 (drawing 26) to maximum, until the knife blade cuts the

stick by 0.3 mm.

6.1.2.13. Fasten the screws 4 (drawing 26)

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6.1.2.14. Turn on power supply by rotating button 3 into position „I”

6.1.2.15. Knife change button 1 rotate into O position.

6.1.2.16. Press simultaneously buttons 2. Knife will move into its upper position.

6.1.2.17. Turn off Power supply by rotating button 5 into O

6.1.2.18. Strongly fasten the first screw from the left side 2 (drawing 24)

6.1.2.19. Turn on Power supply by rotating button 3 into position I

6.1.2.20. Turn on electric system by pressing Green button 3 (drawing 16)

6.1.2.21. Make trial cut.

If knife does not correctly cut the last page of paper pile repeat point 6.1.2.7.

6.1.2.22 Mount cover 2, screws 1 (drawing. 27)

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6.2 Cutting stick change.

The cutting quality of the bottom sheets and the rate at which the knife dull s depend s greatly

on the cutting stick. Changing or rotating the stick is recommended after each change of

the knife, or when bottom sheets are not completely cut.

Drawing 28. Cutting stick change

Cutting stick (1) is introduced to a rectangular channel between the cutter tables (2)

(drawing 28) and locked by pin (drawing 29). To have an access to the die, cover (2)

(drawing 29) should be removed.

To make the stick (1) change easier, please use screwdriver 3 (drawing 29).

The stick (1) should be place with its hole 3 on the pin in the underknife bar to

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Drawing 30. Stick usage

The stick can be rotated 4 times In both planes to achieve 4 lines 1,2,3,4.(drawing 30)

Note: Gap between the tables, where the stick is put, must be always clean.

6.3 Parallelism of backgauge

If the backgauge is out of square (1), it is necessary to perform the adjustments

shown on drawing 31.

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Drawing 31 Backgauge parallelism adjustment

To adjust the bar, it is necessary:

  • to loosen both screws (1), fastening the pushing bar (4) to a slide;
  • to loosen nuts (2)
  • to set the pushing bar at appropriate angle, turning with adjusting screws (3)
  • to lock the adjusting screws (3) with nuts (2);
  • to tighten strongly screws (1).

After a trial cutting, repeat adjusting, if it is necessary, till the cutting parallelism is

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6.4 False clamp

The false clamp can be installed in order to avoid creating marks by the clamp beam

on the cut material.

Drawing 32. False clamp

False clamp is fixed under the front table (drawing 33).

Drawing 33. False clamp location (when it is not installed in the clamping beam)

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In order to install the false clamp in the clamping beam:

press the buttons 1 (drawing 34) to move clamping beam 5 down

when the clamping beam will go down about 2 cm and uncover the holes for

screws 4, release right button 1 (left button 1 should be still pressed)

press the button 2 “O”, to turn off control system

put the false clamp into the clamping bar – the rods of the false clamp should be

insert ed into the holes on the bar, the false clamp should fit tightly to the bottom

surface of the bar

strongly screw the screws 4 into tapped holes in the beam using allen key to

block the false clamp in the clamping beam

press the button 2 “I” to switch on the control system

press the button 1 to move clamping beam up again

When the false clamp is installed, minimum cut will be bigger than during the cut

without the false clamp – it will be 30 mm (20 mm without the false clamp). Also the

maximum pile height will be smaller (56 mm with the false clamp, 60 mm without the

If the false clamp is not installed in the clamping beam, it should be installed under the

front table (drawing 33).

If the false clamp is not installed under the front table, the control panel works

automatically as if the false clamp was installed in the clamping beam – the minimum cut

will be bigger (30 mm).

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Drawing 34. Installing the false clamp in the clamping beam

7.MAINTANCE

7.1 Lubrication

Location of lubrication points to be

greased every week is shown on drawings

36,37,38. Access to the stated lubrication points is possible after dissembling the

shield shown on the drawing 35

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Drawing 35 Covers arrangements

7.1.1 Knife unit lubrication

For the knife unit lubrication non-liquid grease have to be used.

The following parts should be lubricated on the both parts of the cutter:

  1. Side surfaces of the guides (contacted with the knife body)
  2. Side surfaces of the knife body

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Drawing 36 Location of the knife lubrication points.

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In the backgauge mechanism the following parts must be lubricated: guiding roller

(drawing 37 indicated with a triangle) and located under the roller lead screw (not

marked on the drawing). This screw should be lubricated with the non-liquid grease,

on the guiding roller, apply a thin coat of the grease.

Drawing 37 Back gauge (triangle) and clamping (hexagon) lubrication points

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7.1.3 Clamping mechanism lubrication

The parts of the clamping mechanism have to be lubricated with non-liquid grease. In

the clamping mechanism the fo llowing parts should be lubricated: clamp bar runners

  1. (drawing 37, signed with hexagon), roller bearing (2) (drawing 38), mounting point

of hydraulic cylinder (drawing 38) .

Drawing 38 Clamping lubrication points

Overflow valve is set in factory to value 170 bar and sealed. The value can be

controlled by manometer (included in unit) by connecting it to manometer slot.

WARNING: Changes to pressure values by operator will void manufacturer’s warranty.

  • temperature in the room 5 °C- 30 °C,
  • hydraulic oil HL 46,

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  • air circulation for cooling
  • temperature of hydraulic oil should not exceed values given by supplier
  • the unit is designe d to work in a closed room, protected from any environmental

conditions: direct sun, rain etc.

  • unit is designed to work in horizontal position
  • it should be used according to health and safety rules
  • unit should be maintained by qualified staff

Drawing 39. Oil change in the hydraulic unit

Hydraulic unit producer recommends to change the oil after one year of intensive use.

In order to change the oil, remove drain plug 2 located on the bottom of the tank 1. Oil should

be let out when it is still warm. New oil should be filled after screwing the drain plug 2

through the hole in the filter 3.

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7.2. Inspections

Clean carefully machine after each work-shift /paper dust.

Pay attention to cleanness of the control element contacts /contractors,

Check correctness of the cutter screw connections, and tighten them, if

7.3. Regeneration of knife

Quality and accuracy of the cutting depends on the knife sharpness and the

correct choice of the cutting edge angle .

7.3.1 The features of blunt knife:

  • rough and uneven plane of stack to be cut;
  • edges seizing of material to be cut;

− increased accumulation of the paper dust;

7.3.2. Grinding conditions of the cutter knife:

  • grinding machine of correct operation;
  • appropriate chosen grinding wheel
  • clean and sharp grinding wheel /”sparked out”/
  • correct chosen grinding parameters
  • even fixing of the knife

The manufacturer of knives used in the cutter recommend the cup-type grinding wheel

or grinding segments, “J” hardness, 60-80 grain size, with keeping:

  • 500 m/min grinding peripheral speed;
  • 8-10 m/min traveling speed;
  • max. Grinding Wheel stroke per 1 feed: 0,005 mm;
  • cooling with water-oil emulsion, 60 l/min., at least;

The correct sharpen knife is shown on drawing 40

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Drawing 40 Deviations and roughness of the knife.

7.3.3. Selection of the grinding angle

Depending on the cut down material, a ground off angles are between 16 o and 26 o .

Soft material needs a smaller grinding angle, whereas a hard material, a larger grinding

If the cut materials are of different hardness, a larger grinding angle is preferable.

Drawing 41. The cutting edge angles.

The double-chamfered cutting angle /Drawing 41 right side/, for example 20/24 o ,in an

auxiliary mean and advantages the better material discharge after cutting.

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  1. ELECTRIC DOCUMENTATION 1 phase 230V

8.1 Electrical equipment

Symbol K7 K9

S-N12CX AC24V

MITSUBISHI

BREVE –

TUFVASSO NS

Tma 100VA 220/24V 2A 3,15A

FX3G INV3 K1 K2 K10 K11 K12 K13

Hydraulic motor overload switch

KRONOS PL

PLC Inverter

MITSUBISHI

MITSUBISHI

FX3G-40MR/ES

FR-D720S-025-EC 24VAC R4 55.34.8.024.0040

94.84.3SPA

8.3 Cutter

Symbol Q1

Name Cam 25A

SP S16N S18N CZ1

Type 4G25-10-US25 L61QA21 Adapter Z33E Zestyk zw. 33E01 Zestyk Roz.33E10 L21AA03 Adapter 33E01 Zestyk Roz. 33E10 – 2szt. LZ1KA03 Adapter 333E Zestyk Roz. 33E10 – 1szt XCKP2102G11

MAC6C

PCID – 4ZP

SELS

BACO

BACO

BACO

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CZ2 CZ4 CZ5 CZ6 CZ7

Motor 1X230V 50- 60Hz 1,5kW/1400 r/min Motor 3X400V 50- 60Hz 0,18kW/1400 r/min

SG1F SG2F

ENCODER

H1 H3

Rotary encoder Red LED Green LED

LLM635003- D11L32AM20

GOT 1000 A0 A1 A2 A3 A5

GT 1020-LBLW

MITSUBISHI

24VDC

HANSA FLEX

HKK 207 FCSP

SIEMENS

LWE16-300 Adapter Z33E Zestyk zw. 33E01 -2szt

BACO

HTR-W-360-23-PP-SA20

HONTKO CO. PL PL

TS3-18-0-K1

ARGO- HYTOS

DRP240-24 (S8VK)

DRP240-24 (S8VK-24024)

.MEAN WELL

(OMRON)

MyBinding.com 5500 NE Moore Court Hillsboro, OR 97124 Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573 Local: 503-640-5920

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  1. ELECTRIC DOCUMENTATION 52H-2 phase 220V

8.1 Electrical equipment

8.2 Electric table Symbol Quantity

S-N12CX AC24V

MITSUBISHI

BREVE –

TUFVASSO NS

Overload switch

iC60N 2P B25A iC60N 2P B16A iC60N 2P B10A iC60N 2P C4A iC60N 2P C4A

Schneider / Legrand

S8VK-24024

OMRON

PILZ

FX5U-32MR/ES

FR-D720S-070-EC FR-D720S-025-EC 24VAC R4 55.34.8.024.0040

MITSUBISHI

MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI

S8VK

FX 5U INV 1 INV 3 K1 K2 K9 K10 K12 K13

Smps Photocell controller PLC Inverter Inverter

94.84.3SPA

8.3 Cutter

Symbol Q1

Name Cam 25A

L61QA21 Adapter Z33E Zestyk zw. 33E01 Zestyk Roz.33E10 L21AA03 Adapter 33E01 Zestyk Roz. 33E10 – 2szt. LZ1KA03 Adapter 333E Zestyk Roz. 33E10 – 1szt

BACO

BACO

MAC6C

IME12-04NPSZW2S

SICK

S16N S18N CZ1 CZ4 CZ5 CZ6

BACO

BACO

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Motor 3X230V 50- 60Hz 1,5kW/1400 r/min Motor 3X230V 50- 60Hz 0,18kW/1400 r/min Blower 1x230V 50- 60Hz

SG1F SG2F

ENCODER

H1 H3

Rotary encoder Red LED Green LED

LLM635003- D11L32AM20

GOT 2000 A0 A1 A2 A3 A5

GT 2103-PMBD

MITSUBISHI

24VDC

HANSA FLEX

HK K 407A 90LB4

SIEMENS

UNI JET 40

ESAM

LWE16-300 Adapter Z33E Zestyk zw. 33E01 -2szt DBS36E-S3EK00600

BACO

SICK PL PL

TS3-18-0-K1

ARGO- HYTOS

LED

MyBinding.com 5500 NE Moore Court Hillsboro, OR 97124 Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573 Local: 503-640-5920

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Quick start

  1. Install the optional side tables and level the cutter on a solid surface with the leveling foot.
  2. Connect to a 230 V supply with 20A protection.
  3. Turn the main switch to position 1 and press the green button; the green diode flashes when the light curtain is clear.
  4. Set the back gauge from the control panel, or press and turn the hand wheel while watching the displayed position.
  5. Set clamp pressure with the crank (clockwise to increase): taller, wider or harder piles need more force.
  6. Press and hold both cutting buttons until the material is cut; the clamp lowers first, then the knife and clamp return to the top.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Red diode flashesAn object is in the working area of the light barrier.Remove the object; the green diode then flashes. Page 19
Clamp and knife stop during a cutThe LED curtain beam was disrupted, or both buttons were released during the downstroke.Remove the object from the light barrier area and restart the cut, holding both buttons until the cut is complete. Page 22
Machine won't start after an emergency stopThe red emergency button is still pressed in.Turn the emergency button to unlock it and press the green button "I". Page 19
Bottom sheets not completely cutWorn cutting stick or knife not set deep enough.Rotate or change the cutting stick; after a knife change, adjust until the blade cuts the stick by 0.3 mm. Page 32
Rough, uneven cut face, edges seizing, more paper dustThe knife is blunt.Regenerate (grind) the knife or change it. Page 44
Back gauge out of squarePushing bar angle is off.Loosen the bar screws and nuts, set the angle with the adjusting screws, lock, tighten and make a trial cut. Page 34

Frequently asked questions

What can the Cut-True 29H cut?

Stacks of paper, cardboard and other materials including plastic, foil, laminate and rubber (page 6).

How does the false clamp change capacity?

With the false clamp installed, the minimum cut is 30 mm (20 mm without) and maximum pile height is 56 mm (60 mm without) (page 37).

Can I clamp without cutting?

Yes. Press the foot pedal to lower the clamping bar; springs return it when released (page 11).

How often should the hydraulic oil be changed?

After one year of intensive use, draining while the oil is still warm. The unit uses HL 46 hydraulic oil; the overflow valve is factory sealed at 170 bar (page 43).

What routine maintenance is needed?

Grease the lubrication points weekly with non-liquid grease, clean paper dust after each shift and check screw connections (page 38).