Operation – Formax FD 380 User Manual

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OPERATION

1. Place power switch in the “ON” position.

2. Extend the catch tray as required.

3. Move the stacker wheels to the proper position for

the paper size (Fig. 4) ( Refer to chart on page 8).

4. Raise the in-feed tray lever.

5. Set the paper side guides for the paper you’re using

and lock in position.

6. Neatly stack paper on the in-feed tray.

7. Lower the in-feed tray lever.

8. Select the type of fold desired (Fig 5).

9. Press the “Test” button on the control panel to check

the folds. Fine adjustments can be made with the

adjustment knob at the end of the plate (Fig 6).

NOTE: When the “Test” or “Start” button is pressed, the

fold plate stops go to the “home” position then reposition

to the programmed setting.

10. If the fold is skewed, lower the paper table extension

and turn the skew adjustment knob left or right to make

corrections (Fig 7).

11. Once you’re satisﬁ ed with the test folds, press the

“Start” button to operate the machine.

12. Adjust machine speed to desired level.

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Fig. 4

Fig. 6

Stacker Wheels

Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C

Skew Adjuster

Fold selection button