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Working Cycle

1.

Choose a preset program or create a setting. First

adjust the movable left side guide on the feeding

table according to the paper size. Remove or add

magnetic strips between the side guides which

prevent paper from deflection. Then set the distance

of the magnetic stop on the delivery table according

to the paper size. Press the “Start” icon on the screen.

The machine starts and the working cycle screen

is displayed (fig. 11). A “Stop” icon and information

about the number of processed sheets are displayed

on the screen.

2.

Paper can now be fed into the machine. It is very

important to do this accurately. When the machine

is creasing or perforating the red diode on the

main panel is on. More paper can be loaded in the

machine after the red light changes to green again.

The machine can be turned off by pressing the “Stop”

button on the display. In case of an emergency press

the red “STOP” button on the main panel.

Manual Control

1.

When changing the tools it is necessary to carry out a

testing upstroke (turn) to make sure that both tools are

parallel, and also to make sure that either creasing or

perforating tool is leaned against the slide. To do this

press the “Move“ icon and the following menu comes

up – “Manual control” (fig. 12).

2.

After activating the “1 turn” icon, the control upstroke

is carried out. If the crease depth is not the same on

both sides of the paper or the perforation does not

result in direct separation of the paper, the ram can

be adjusted with a perforation knife (fig. 13). This is

done by using the adjusting screws . It is necessary

to loosen the screws gradually by 1/6 of a turn (60°)

to the left (slide goes down), then secure it with

a nut. You should check the quality of perforation

after each turn (60°). Continue until the desired

quality is achieved. After the machine is adjusted for

perforation, it is adjusted for creasing as well.

Fig. 11: Working cycle screen

Fig. 12: Manual control

Ram

Adjusting screw

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Fig. 13