Standard apc45 programmable paper cutter knife replacement guide (11 pages)
Summary of Contents for Standard Horizon PC-P430
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PC-P430 PAPER CUTTER Important Information This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain the PC-P430 Paper Cutter. Please read and understand this manual, and keep it in a safe and convenient place. Do not operate the PC-P430 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
Safety Precautions Safety precautions are indicated in this manual as follows: The term WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The term CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury, or damage to the machine.
Operating Safety Precautions WARNINGS for Operation The machine is protected by safety covers, and while the covers are open the machine will not run. Do not operate the machine when the safety features are dis- abled or a cover is removed. This can cause a severe accident. The machine must be operated by just one person at a time.
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WARNINGS for Installation Do not overload the electrical outlet. This can cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not install the machine on an unstable floor surface. This may allow the machine to fall over, and this can cause severe personal injury. If the floor is not level, this can affect the performance of the machine.
"Cutting" LED Lights ..11 LED Blinks and the Machine Beeps ......11 Maintenance Replacing the Cutting Stick ............... 14 Appendix Specifications ..................18 Machine Description ................. 19 Standard Accessories, Consumables ..........21 Installation Installation of the Machine ..............24...
Machine Safety Features This machine has been designed with safety in mind. Please understand these features, and use them when operating the machine. The machine is protected by The machine includes a key When this door is open, the covers which prevent your switch.
Checks Before Operating This machine has been designed to be as safe as possible. However, if an accident occurs, it can cause severe personal injury. Before using the machine, always perform the safety checks listed in this section. WARNINGS - Work alone when you do the cutting operation.
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Emergency Stop Function Check Check that the knife does not operate if the safety cover or the door is open. Safety Cover Turn on the key switch. Open the safety cover. Check that the LED blinks. Press and hold the Right and Left Cutting Left Cutting Door buttons at the same time.
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Non-Operation Check When One Cutting Button is Pressed Check that the knife does not operate if either Cutting button is pressed. Check that the Power switch and the key switch are both turned on. Check that the safety cover and door are closed. Left Cutting Check that LED on the monitor lights.
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Shortest Return Check Check that the knife returns to the start position automatically and stops before the knife reaches the lower limit. Press and hold the Right and Left Cutting buttons at the same time. Left Cutting Button Release one of them as soon as the cutting cycle is started.
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Check for One-stop by One-step Check that the second cutting cycle will not start even if you keep pressing the Cutting buttons after the first cutting cycle. Press and hold the Right and Left Cutting but- tons at the same time to do one cutting cycle. Keep pressing for about five seconds after the knife returns to the start position.
Preparing to Cut the Sheets This section explains how to prepare the cutter before beginning the cutting operation. WARNINGS - Work alone when you do the cutting operation. - Do not open the safety cover or the door while the machine is operating.
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Preparing to Cut the Sheets Cutting the sheets to a desired Adjusting Knob length Set the backgauge to the cutting length. - The backgauge can be moved forward or back using the adjusting knob. Set the backgauge using the scale. In the drawing to the left, the Indicator indicator indicates 210 mm.
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Preparing to Cut the Sheets Cutting the sheets using the cut line Desired Cutting Position Make a mark on the desired cutting position on the top sheet. Open the safety cover. Move the backgauge so that the desired cutting position is on the Cut Line operator side of the cut line.
Cutting Operation This section explains how to do some basic operations. Press both Cutting buttons at the same time and keep pressing until the cutting action is finished. Press both Cutting buttons until the goes out and the LED lights. If one of the Cutting buttons is released while Cutting Buttons the machine is cutting, the cutting action will...
Cutting Long Sheets The maximum cutting length (distance from the backgauge to the knife) on this machine is 320 mm (12.6”). If you want to cut the sheets which are longer than this, lift the backgauge and allow the sheets to extend out the back of the machine.
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Cutting Long Sheets Turn on the key switch. Safety Cover Cut Line Place the sheets on the table. - Match the cut line to the desired cutting position. Close the safety cover, and press both Cutting buttons to cut the sheets. Key Switch Turn off the key switch.
The Last Few Sheets Are Not Cut Check Points Cause and Solution Replace the cutting stick. The cutting stick is (See page 14 for details.) worn. 14044 20101A1 Please call your local dealer to replace the knife. The edge of the knife is worn.
Check Points Cause and Solution The motor was overloaded. Reset the motor. The circuit breaker has tripped. 1.Turn off the key switch. (The switch has 2.Wait for one minute. popped out.) 3.Push in the button on the circuit breaker. If the machine had been running for a long time, wait 14044 20201A1 several minutes before trying to operate again.
Replacing the Cutting Stick When the groove in the cutting stick gets too deep, the last few sheets in the stack may not be cut, or may not separate completely. Rotate the cutting stick or replace the stick. WARNINGS - Turn off the key switch before you replace the cutting stick.
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Replacing the Cutting Stick Attaching the Cutting Stick Uneven Hold the cutting stick with side you want to use facing up. - One side of a cutting stick can provide two working lines. One cutting stick can provide eight working lines on the four sides. - If a side which was already used is uneven, smooth out the uneven surface.
Specifications Model PC-P430 Cutting Width Max. 434 mm / 17.08" Cutting Height Max. 23 mm / 0.9" Max. 320 mm / 12.59" Min. 50 mm / 1.97" Cutting Depth Clamp System Spring-Operated Push-out Length Max. 25 mm / 0.98" About 4 seconds per cycle (100 V, 60 Hz) Cutting Speed About 4.8 seconds per cycle (100 V, 50 Hz) Single Phase 110 to 120 V, 60 Hz...
Machine Description 14044 30201A1 1 Safety Cover 7 Sheet Pusher Lever When the safety cover is open, the machine will not Use this lever to push out the cut sheets forward. run. 2 Cutting Buttons 8 Backgauge Press both Cutting buttons at the same time to cut the This scale is used to align the sheets and set the sheets.
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Machine Description 104062 30201B1 13 Knife 16 Holder for User's Manual This knife cuts the sheets. If the knife becomes dull, it Store the User's Manual in this holder. must be replaced. Please call your local dealer to replace it. 14 Clamp 17 Ground Terminal This clamps the sheets to prevent them from moving...
Standard Accessories, Consumables Standard Accessories Keys 1 pair Sheath 1 pc 14044 30301A1 14044 30301B1 Allen Wrench (4 mm) 1 pc Power Cable 1 pc for 230 V and 240 V for 100 V and 115 V 24032 30301E1 24032...
Installation of the Machine WARNING Protective User's Manual Paper Guarantee - Do not install the machine on an Protective unstable floor surface. The Paper machine may fall over. The frame of the machine may be twisted, and this could affect the perfor- mance of the machine.
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