Formax FD 8904B User Manual
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1 Screen Display - On the display are shown the running states and the error messages.
2 Automatic Operation Button: When this soft-key is pressed, the press ram is switched into automatic op-
eration. By repressing this key, automatic operation is stopped.
3 Automatic Operation Light indicator: This yellow light symbol lights up when the automatic operation is
switched on.
4 Standby Light indicator: This green light symbol lights up when the main switch is switched on and under
power. The light symbol is flashing in set-up mode.
5 Fault Light indicator: This red symbol lights up when there is any malfunction on the Baler.
(-> see pg 18 “Malfunction Codes”). Operation cannot be started as long as this message is displayed.
6 Menu Selection - Scroll up (+) Scroll Down (-): Press these buttons to scroll through menu options.
Pressing the +/- keys simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds to access service and sub menus.
7 Bale Finished Light indicator: This blue symbol lights up when a bale has reached a certain size. The
press ram moves into a balance position. Baler press and paper shredder are switched off.
Screen displays:
“Bale finished Two-handed operation”. The message “Bale finished” is displayed until the
bale is ejected and the door lock is closed again. Screen displays: “Manual operation No. of bales: xxx (= daily
bale counter)”
8 Press ram Backwards Button: When pressed, press ram returns into its rear end position.
9 Press ram Stop Button: Stops the press ram in any position.
10 Press ram Forward Button: The compression process starts when pressed. The press ram moves
forwards and compresses the material. The press ram automatically returns to its rear end position after press-
ing time expires.
11 Main Power Switch: When turned 90° clockwise, the main switch is on. The main switch can be locked in
the “Off” position with a padlock.
12 Two hand Operation Button: Used in combination with Backwards and Forwards press ram buttons to
perform the following functions -
• Open Door Lock - Simutaneously press the Press Ram Backwards Button and Two Hand Operation Button
• Close Door Lock - Simutaneously press the Press Ram Forwards Button and Two Hand Operation Button
• Press Ram Forwards -With the counter plate lowered, simutaneously press the Press Ram Backwards
Button and Two Hand Operation Button
• Press Ram Backwards - With the counter plate lowered, simutaneously press the Press Ram Forwards
Button and Two Hand Operation Button
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