Contents Safety ..................4 General safety information...........4 Specific safety information...........4 Description .................5 Intended use ................6 Technical data of the TruTool F 301........7 Lock seams................8 Setting work ..............10 Installing the exhaust hose ..........10 Setting the tool..............11 Operation ................12 Operating the TruTool F 301 ..........12 Maintenance ..............15...
Do not operate the machine above your head. Damage to property due to improper handling! Machine will be damaged or destroyed. Have servicing and inspections of hand-held compressed air Caution tools carried out by a qualified technician. Only use original accessories provided by TRUMPF. Safety E607EN_01.DOC...
Only use the machine for the tasks and materials described in "Intended use". Warning The TRUMPF TruTool F 301 seam locker is a hand-held device powered by compressed air used for the following applications: • Closing of Pittsburgh lock joints on correspondingly pre- machined workpieces, e.g.
Technical data of the TruTool F 301 Other countries Value Value Max. material thickness of steel 0.45-1 mm 0.018-0.039 in 400N/mm² Height of flange 7.5-8 mm 0.295-0.315 in Inside radiuses min. 150 mm 5.9 in Outside radiuses Min. 300 mm 11.8 in...
Lock seams Material thickness range Height of Illustration "Pittsburgh flange (B) lock seam" geometry [mm] [in] [mm] 0.45-1 0.295-0.315 Height of flange Lock seam height "Pittsburgh lock seam" geometry Table 4 Note The lock seam quality depends essentially on the height of the flange B.
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Folding process sequence 30° 90° 75° First stage Third stage Second stage Folding process Fig. 13416 Description E607EN_01.DOC...
Setting work Installing the exhaust hose The exhaust hose reduces noise emissions and guides the exhaust air away from the operator. Adapter Hose clip Teflon tape Exhaust hose Sleeve Spring ring Compressed air hose Exhaust hose Fig. 52422 1. Put the exhaust hose (6) and the hose clip (5) over the compressed air hose (4).
Setting the tool The clearance between the rollers and the guide rails can be locked into place in two positions in order to be able to place the machine at the desired position of the channel or to be able to remove it from the machining position at the end of the channel: •...
Never touch the tool while the machine is running. Always move the machine during work away from your body. Do not operate the machine above your head. Operating the TruTool F 301 Switch on 1. Turn the safety lever (62).
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Advance direction Setting lever Fig. 13415 1. Move setting lever (1) in direction of feed to end position ("Tool in work position"). 2. Switch on machine and place against the beginning of the channel. The curved guide rail ensures a simple placement of the –...
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Flange at the beginning of The machine cannot be placed up against the beginning of the channel. the channel Preparation of the channel so that the machine can be brought into position. Preformed suspension lug Fig. 13412 Move setting lever (1) into position against the direction of feed ("Tool open").
Maintenance Risk of injury due to uncontrolled machine movements. Remove the compressed air hose when changing tools and before performing any maintenance work on the machine. Warning Risk of injury due to repair work not being carried out properly! Machine does not work properly. Warning Repair work may only be carried out by a qualified technician.
22 Slotted nut 17 Driver roller (30°) 23 Cylindrical pin 5 m 6x24 DIN 6325 View of the TruTool F 301 seam locker from below, the guide Fig. 14423 rail is dismounted. If parts of the machine have been disassembled, make sure when reassembling that the screws and nuts: are tightened with the correct torque.
Supplying with power and guaranteeing lubrication Damage to property due to improper handling! Failure of the compressed air motor. Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure. Caution Regularly lubricate the compressed air motor. Install an oil mist lubrication device into the compressed air line. Supplying compressed air Condition •...
Hold a piece of paper in front of the exhaust air vent in the Checking the oil supply motor housing when the machine is running. The oil supply is sufficient when oil spots appear. When there is no oil mist lubrication device available: Fill the air inlet bore hole with 0.5-1 ccm of oil every two hours.
Cleaning the strainer Dirty strainers decrease machine performance. Muffler Air inlet with strainer Housing ring Air inlet Fig. 52402 1. Remove the air inlet with strainer. 2. Clean the strainer or replace the complete air inlet. 3. Reinstall the air inlet. Changing mufflers Change the mufflers as needed (see Fig.
– Desired delivery type (e.g. air mail, courier, express mail, – ordinary freight, parcel post). 4. Send the order to your TRUMPF representative. Refer to the address list at the end of the document for TRUMPF service addresses. Disposal For disposal, completely disassemble the machine, degrease and recycle according to the type of material.
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