Formax FD 230 - Manual (Page 8)

CHANGING BETWEEN CREASING AND PERFORATING KNIVES
The FD 230 is set up for creasing by the manufacturer. To switch to perforating, it is necessary to change the knife (in the
packaging included).
1. Unplug the machine from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the lower creasing / perforating tool and ro-
tate it so the perforating side is facing up then reinsert
(the perforating side of the tool has dashed lines on
it). (fig 1a)
3. Lift the upper cover and remove the 2 locking screws
located on the joist of the hinged pressing mechanism
(fig 1b).
4. Lift the hinged mechanism and fix it in the upper posi-
tion by inserting the locking screws into the sideboard.
Then remove the 5 hexagonal screws and the clamp
with the tool provided (fig 1c).
5. Replace the creasing blade with the perfing knife.
IMPORTANT! Hand tighten the screws
into position, do not completely tighten
them until performing a control upstroke
to set the knife in the correct position.
CAUTION! If this procedure is not
followed the machine will not feed
properly.
Hinged pressing mechanism
Locking screws
Fig. 1b
Fig. 1c
Hexagonal screws Clamp
After unpacking the machine place it on a solid surface and attach the delivery table. Plug the machine into the power
outlet. It is now ready to operate and the display is illuminated. Select the correct size crease channel for the paper weight
by removing the lower creasing/perforating bar, rotate it to the correct size channel and reinsert (fig. 1a). When the upper
cover is lifted up the machine is automatically turned off and the control light turns red.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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Fig. 1a
Lower creasing/perforating tool