1 Introduction & Safety Introduction The Scott Heavy Duty Tab Cutter machine cuts tabs on index stock at the rate of up to 3,000 sheets per hour. Fig. 1-1. Machine Front View Fig. 1-2. Machine Rear View Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1...
1 Introduction & Safety 1.1.1 Machine Specifications & Utility Requirements Model Scott Heavy Duty Tab Cuttert Speed Up to 2200 sheets per hour. Sheet Size MIN: 140MM (5 1/2”) LENGTH MAX: 381MM (15”) WIDE Paper 6--POINT TO 25--POINT Electrical Requirements...
1 Introduction & Safety General Safety Guidelines Providing a safe working environment for operating your machine is the responsibility of the user. The suggested precautions, material safety data and other suggestions that follow do not have preference over the user’s own plant practices, regulations or safety committee recommendations. Personal injury and equipment damage can be avoided by the continued adherence to the safety features provided with this machine and in keeping with the necessary governmental requirements.
Safety 1.3.1 General Machine Safety The Scott Heavy Duty Tabcutter is a safe machine if operated properly. The machine’s operation should be explained to all operators so that they understand exactly how the machine works. THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE TAKEN: Always set toggle switch in center position when adjusting knives.
1 Introduction & Safety 1.3.2 Machine Safety Features 1.3.3 Safety Switches The machine is equipped with two safety switches. The table switch (A) is located below the table on the machine base. The knife guard switch (B) is located on the base. When either the table is tilted forward or the knife guard is open, contact with the switch is broken and the machine’s main power is disabled.
1 Introduction & Safety 1.3.5 Guards and Covers The table assembly and the knife guard MUST be in place and securely fastened before operating the machine. Safety switches will not allow machine operation unless the table is in the proper closed position.
1 Introduction & Safety Warnings, Cautions & Notes In order to emphasize certain areas in the interest of personal safety and a properly operated and maintained machine, you will encounter the words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE throughout this manual. 1.4.1 Warnings WARNING! WARNING!
1 Introduction & Safety On Machine Warnings 1.5.1 Hazards Observe Blade Hazard signs. Fig. 1-11. Cutting Blade Hazard There is a hazardous voltage warning on the main electrical cabinet below the operator’s controls. Fig. 1-12. Voltage Warning Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 1- -10...
1 Introduction & Safety Safety Procedures 1.6.1 Appropriate Dress Personnel working in the machine operation area must remove jewelry and neckties. Personnel must wear clothing appropriate for the work area. Fig. 1-13. Wear Proper Clothing 1.6.2 Keep Area Clean Loose materials, tools and equipment, not essential to the operation of the machine, must be removed from the machine work area.
Installation Requirements Fig. 2-1. Scott Heavy Duty Tab Cutter on Shipping Skid All procedures in this section provide advance planning and site preparation data for installation of the Scott Heavy Duty Tab Cutter. Environmental requirements, unpacking instructions, electrical and physical specifications are included.
2 Installation Pre-Installation Requirements The environmental requirements of the Scott Heavy Duty Tab Cutter must be considered well in advance of the actual installation. Providing a well suited operating environment will help ensure a trouble free installation process. Consideration should be given to the following items: Power, location and rating of power connections.
Installation Of Scott Heavy Duty Tab Cutter The machine will arrive in one crate. Inspect the external condition of the crates for visible signs of damage before opening. If damage is noticeable, notify the carrier and Scott Equipment before proceeding with the installation.
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2 Installation Note ! There are no other adjustments necessary other than the adjustment of the cutting force which is done by changing the air pressure. Step: 7. Supply a 1/4 NPT air line with 5 ScFm @ 80psi (142LPM @ 5.3bar) to the air shut off valve located at the back of the machine.
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2 Installation Step: 10.Locate the Mode Selection switch on the operator’s panel. Note ! In the Auto mode, the machine action is activated by a switch as paper is inserted. In the Manual position, the machine is activated only by the footswitch. Step: 11.
3 Operation GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1.1 Before Operating the Machine EACH OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL DAMAGE. RESTRICT OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE STOPPING CONTROLS. MACHINE TO TRAINED, QUALIFIED REVIEW MANUAL FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ONLY.
3 Operation Operator’s Controls 3.2.1 Control Panel Layout Fig. 3-1. Operator’s Control Panel 3.2.2 Power On/OFF Selector Switch OFF -- Turns Power off to the machine. ON -- Brings power to the machine. Fig. 3-2. Power On/OFF Selector Switch 3.2.3 Machine Mode Selector Switch This selector switch determines the operational mode of the machine.
3 Operation 3.2.4 Power On Indicator Lamp Lamp is illuminated when power (power switch in ON position) is on and all safety switches are in the “safe” position. Fig. 3-4. Power On Indicator Lamp 3.2.5 Foot Pedal The foot pedal is used by the operator to activate the tab cutting blades.
3 Operation 3.2.7 Main Air Regulator & Lubricator The main air regulator (A) controls the flow of air to the cutting blade air cylinder. It works in conjunction with the lubricator (B) to supply a steady amount of oil to the air cylinder. Fig.
3 Operation Care and Adjustment of Tab Cutting Knives The Scott tab cutting knives are made of the finest tool steel, hardened and ground. With proper care they will last indefinitely and will seldom require sharpening. All personnel should be instructed to handle them with proper care.
3 Operation Setting Tab Cutting Knife Blades 3.4.1 Upper Knife Blades Before locking the upper knife blades, be sure that both the blades and the paper stops (located under the blades) are pushed to the back of the knife holder castings. After the upper blades are locked, set the lower blades as explained below: 3.4.2 Lower Knife Blades...
3 Operation Step: 3. Place the lower blade against the upper blade so that the lower “fits” the upper at the contour and the straight edge. Install the screws but do not tighten yet. Fig. 3-13. Fit Lower Blade Against Upper Blade 3.4.3 Clearing the Blades Then you must “clear the blades”.
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THIS WILL RUIN YOUR BLADES. Fig. 3-17. Test Cutting Sample Tab If you have followed the procedure and the knives do not cut well, send them to Scott Office Systems for sharpening. Scott Precision 1555A Ocean Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 USA...
3 Operation 3.4.4 To Adjust Knives for Different Tab Length It is very simple to change the tab length since only the short knives must be moved. The long knives are never adjusted when changing tab length. To adjust the short knives, do the following: Fig.
3 Operation Step: 3. Slide the small rotating knife casting to the position desired. The small side should be approximately level with the long side. Step: 4. Tighten mounting screws. Step: 5. See 3.4 Procedure for Setting Tab Cutting Knife Blades. CAUTION MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TIGHTENED SCREWS ON BOTH...
3 Operation Step: 3. Loosen the two screws holding the small rotating knife in the casting and remove knife by sliding forward. Do not remove screws, just loosen. Be careful not to drop bump or nick knife. Do the same with the large rotating knife (three screws to loosen).
3 Operation Step: 2. Insert a sheet of paper into the cutting area to find the proper position for feed guide (A). Step: 3. Slide the table horizontally so that the edge of the feed guide is flush with the sheet edge.
Cause poor cutting and ragged edges at cut. NOTE! Therefore, when you see a “score line”, contact Scott Office Systems for information concerning knife sharpening policy and return procedures. Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1...
There is very little that can go wrong with the air cylinder (A) if it is lubricated properly by the lubricator. The following will help you to determine if your Scott is being properly lubricated: Fig. 4-1. Air Cylinder There should be a slight oil accumulation on the underside of the exhaust valve’s muffler (B)
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4 Maintenance Recommended Oil: Mobil DTE24 or Equivalent. CAUTION DO NOT USE DETERGENT OIL; This type of oil will quickly ruin the rubber parts in the air cylinder. USE LIGHT WEIGHT NON- DETERGENT OIL ONLY. Use machine oil, spindle oil or mineral oil only.
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4 Maintenance 4.1.1.1 Drain Air Regulator Operation is entirely automatic and no adjustments are necessary. To get effective performance, drain reservoir (E) regularly. Note ! IF MOISTURE FILLS RESERVOIR ABOVE LOWER BAFFLE, IT MAY BE CARRIED OVER INTO THE AIR LINE. To drain reservoir open drain valve on filter base.
4 Maintenance Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Spare Parts List The following are perishable parts. To avoid down--time Scott Office Systems recommend that you keep them in stock in the quantities shown: This is a list of all parts on the machine...
4 Maintenance Machine Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Knives pounding in -- Broken fitting Locate & Replace operation -- Air Pressure set too high and petcock not adjusted properly Leak coming from -- Broken or cracked fitting Locate & Replace up under valve p nder al e -- Broken valve stem plate...
4 Maintenance 4.3.1 Identify Leaks From Muffler If you can hear an air leak from the muffler, use the following procedure to trouble shoot the problem. Step: 1. Disconnect the off rod end air line at the cylinder on the side of the machine and find out if you have air coming from the line you just disconnected or from the fitting you disconnected the line form.
Do not over--tighten base nut as it shoulders on stud (50--60 lbs.). ORDER PARTS FROM YOUR LOCAL MONNIER DISTRIBUTOR. IF ANODIZED, PLEASE INDICATE COLOR. 4.4.4 Vendor Contact Information Scott Precision 1555A Ocean Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 USA Tel: +1 631-468-8776 Fax: +1 631-468-8775 www.scottprecision.com...
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4 Maintenance Fig. 4-8. C01- -1000 Series Filter- -Regulator Combination Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 4- -10...
4 Maintenance 304- -1000 & 2000 Series Lubricators 4.5.1 Installation WARNING: For use in industrial compressed air systems only. Do not exceed recommended temperature and pressure. Polycarbonate bowl units can be damaged and burst if exposed to solvents, strong alkalies, fire resistant and synthetic compressor oils.
22520 P or T 2200 22521 P or T 2300 Suffix P--Polycarbonate T--Trogamid Seal Kit 21555 4.5.6 Vendor Contact Information Scott Precision 1555A Ocean Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 USA Tel: +1 631-468-8776 Fax: +1 631-468-8775 www.scottprecision.com Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 4- -12...
5 Parts 5 PARTS Heavy Duty Tab Cutter TC- -99999- -1 Issue 1 07/2005 Page 5-1 Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
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Page 5-2 SCOTT OFFICE SYSTEMS PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION 1. When corresponding or ordering parts from Scott Office Systems include complete Business Name, Street Ad- dress, City, State, Country, Zip Code and Machine Serial Number. 2. Order by part number and description as shown in the manual.
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6. Parts shipped out over one (1) year cannot be accepted. Any parts for which an invoice (proof of purchase) cannot be found, will not be accepted. 7. Return all Parts to Tel: +1 631-468-8776 Scott Precision Fax: +1 631-468-8775 1555A Ocean Avenue www.scottprecision.com Bohemia, NY 11716 USA 8.
5 Parts Page 5-14 5.6 Air Supply Assembly AIR SUPPLY IN FROM PORT #1 REF: S- - 1004 SIDE RAIL, TAKEN FROM STAND ASSEMBLY. Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
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5 Parts ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ HW--63500 ELBOW, HW--53180 SCREW, BUTTON HD, HW--63140 TUBING, URETHANE HW--49040 WASHER, FLAT HW--60290 NUT, HEX AIR SUPPLY S-0160-2 5.6 Air Supply Assembly Page 5-15 Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
5 Parts Page 5-18 5.8 Leg Extension Assembly Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
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5 Parts ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ TC--1016 STAND, LEFT FRONT LEG HW--53202 SCREW, BUTTON HD, TC--1017 STAND, RIGHT FRONT LEG HW--49040 WASHER, FLAT HW--60290 NUT, HEX R--1002 LEG STAND EXTENSION HW--99232 BUMPER, RUBBER HW--53180...
5 Parts Page 5-20 5.9 Machine Mounting Rail Assembly REF: S- - 1008 LEG STAND TAKEN FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. REF: TC- - 1016 FRONT LEFT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. REF: TC- - 1017 FRONT RIGHT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
5 Parts Page 5-22 5.10 Bottom Support Rail Assembly REF: S- - 1008 LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE. REF: TC- - 1016 FRONT LEFT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE. REF: TC- - 1017 FRONT RIGHT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE.
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5 Parts ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ TC--1004 RAIL, SIDE TC--1005 CLIP, RAIL MTG. HW--54130 SCREW, FLAT HD, HW--53180 SCREW, BUTTON HD, HW--60290 NUT, HEX HW--60290 NUT, HEX S--1003 RAIL, BOTTOM SUPPORT HW--49040 WASHER, FLAT 5.10 Bottom Support Rail Assembly...
5 Parts Page 5-24 5.11 Guard Assembly REF: S- - 1008 LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE. REF: TC- - 1016 FRONT LEFT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE. REF: TC- - 1017 FRONT RIGHT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE.
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5 Parts ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ HW--53180 SCREW, BUTTON HD, S--1016 GUARD, SIDE HW--49040 WASHER, FLAT TC--1020 TAG, MAIN MACHINE TC--1018 GUARD, FRONT ENCLOSURE 5.11 Guard Assembly Page 5-25 Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
5 Parts Page 5-26 5.12 Controls Mounting Assembly REF: TC- - 1016 FRONT LEFT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE. REF: TC- - 1017 FRONT RIGHT LEG STAND TAKEN FROM LEG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY PAGE. Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...
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5 Parts ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION # REQ TC--1019 ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HW--53180 SCREW, BUTTON HD, HW--49040 WASHER, FLAT TC--1015 ENCLOSURE MOUNT 5.12 Controls Mounting Assembly Page 5-27 Heavy Duty Tab Cutter Issue 1 07/2005...