Draco 3550 Operating Instructions

Operating instructions
1. Intended use. This Power Tool is intended for
industrial applications, for cutting plastics
(maximum capacity is indicated in
Specifications), for use with cutting jaws and
cutting blades which are indicated in these
operating instructions or recommended
DRÄCO.
2. Do NOT cut multi layer sheets, which exceed the
maximum cutting capacity.
3. Switching ON/OFF the power tool. First check
cable and plug for damage. Slide the switch pad
(5) BACKWARD for switching ON the power
tool. Slide the switch pad (5) FORWARD for
switching OFF the power tool.
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4. For inside cutting, the shortest curve possible has
a radius of 175 mm (±7"). If cutting a radius with
the right hand, cut from right to left. The outside
radius is unlimited.

Care and Maintenance

Before working on machine disconnect from power
supply by removing plug from socket.
Always keep the machine and the ventilation slots
clean.
Oil the knife pin and knife at regular intervals.
If the machine should happen to fail despite the care
taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be
carried out by an authorised customer services agent
for DRÄCO power tools

Environmental protection

Recycling raw materials instead of waste
disposal
Machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted
for environment-friendly recycling.
These instructions are printed on recycling paper
manufactured without chlorine
5. For cutting out curved or circular inside patterns,
a 14 mm (± 1/2 ") hole, or a punched slot should
be made to insert the centre cutter.
the
6. If after cutting, a small strip remains this can
easily be trimmed off to the exact measurement,
by
without distortion of the material. Just one side of
the power tools can be used for cutting also (e.g.
along a marked line). Lift the power tools out of
the shavings while the motor is running. Cut off
longer shavings.
7. Both knife and jaws can be sharpened. After
being sharpened or replaced, the knife at it's
lowest point should protrude the jaws by
approximately 3 mm. The knife should have
approximately 0,05 mm (0,005") play on each
side of the jaws, centring the cutter with spacing
shims supplied.
8. Every 200 operating ours have the cutting blade
and cutting jaws sharpened at a specialist
workshop.
9. Ensure that the material to be cut is free of oil
and grease.

Warranty

DRÄCO tools carry a guarantee of 12 months from
date of delivery.
Damage attributable to normal wear and tear,
overload or improper handling will be excluded from
the guarantee. (e.g. blades/knifes and jaws)
In case of complaint please send the machine, un-
dismantled, to your dealer or the DRÄCO Service
Center for electric power tools.

CE-Declaration of conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is
in conformity with the following standards.
EG 98/37 EG, EG 73/ 23 EG, EG 89/336 EG, or
standardisation documents EN 292 part I, EN 292 part II,
EN 50 144, EN 55 014, EN 60 555, HD 400,
HD 400.3 part II/H
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Operating Instructions for the Plastic Shear 3550
To avoid any disturbance please read the following instructions :
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1 Safe operation of this machine is possible only
when the operating instructions and the safety
precautions are read completely and the
instructions contained therein are strictly observed.
2 The machine must not be used in a wet environment.
3 Always inspect cable and plug before using machine.
Only have damage repaired by a qualified professional.
Put the plug into the mains socket only when the
machine is switched off.
4+5 Always wears protective goggles, protective gloves
and heavy-duty shoes when working.
For further notes on safety , we refer to the enclosed red print, safety instruction sheet.
DRÄCO Plastic Shears
max. cutting capacity
Board etc.
PVC, ABS, PP, etc.
Polyester, GFK, Formica, etc.
tightest radius
working speed
strokes
motor capacity
weight
JMS 04.09.09
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Do not carry the machine by the cable.
Always remove the plug from the power supply
socket before carrying out any work on the machine,
when interrupting work and when not using the
machine.
Always place the cable to the rear away from the
machine.
Apply the machine to the plastic material only
when switched on.
Always provide for secure footing when working.
Firmly clamp the work piece if it dose not remain
stationary from its own weight.
The knife should not rub on the jaws: Possible
danger of cutting tool breakage.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable material
thickness.
3550 3550
Art.no. 61320 spare parts
5,0
mm knife
mm/ga. 3,5 / 9 set of jaws
mm/ga. 3,0 / 10 knife-pin set
optional accessories
mm 175 metal-box
m/min 4 adjustable guide S/02
-1 2400 adjustable guide S/02
min
Watt 500 adjustable guide S/02
kg 2 set of blocks for corrugated plastics
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BG20601
BG12555
18000
up to 100 mm 20062
up to 250 mm 20063
up to 500 mm 20064
BG20065