Description of equipment parts overview – Formax Cut-True 15M User Manual
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DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT PARTS
OVERVIEW
1.
Safety Gadget
Protects operators from blade lever arm’s moving parts
2.
Blade Lever Arm
Lever-action provides robust cutting with minimal effort. After each cut, the
lever must be returned to its full upright and locked position.
3.
Blade Locking Device
Connected to the front safety guard (7), it prevents operation when the
safety guard is in the up/open position.
4.
Cutting Blade
Heat-treated high-carbon steel blade.
5.
Blade Carrier
Holds the blade during operation. Blade is attached with 5 screws.
6.
Cutting Stick
Plastic stick which protects the edge of the blade during cutting. Can be
repositioned and used up to 8 times before being replaced.
7.
Front Safety Guard
Prevents operators from placing hands or other objects in the cutting area.
Must be in the lowered/closed position in order to operate the cutter. The
guard can only be reopened when the knife lever is in the upright, locked
position.
8.
Spindle-Guided Clamp System
Holds the paper stack securely while cutting. Turn the hand wheel clockwise
to lower the clamp. Turn it counter-clockwise to release.
9.
Blade Housing Cover
Attached to the machine with four screws. Only disassemble in case of
blade change or maintenance. Before removing the cover, the safety gad-
get, hand wheel and lever arm handgrip must be removed.
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