Contents Safety ..................3 Description .................4 Intended use ................5 Technical data ..............5 Setting work ...............6 Installing the workstation .............6 Mounting and aligning the machine in the workstation................8 Operation ................11 Maintenance ..............13 Original accessories and wearing parts......14 Contents E587EN_01.DOC...
Safety Read the operating manual for the machine as well as that of the station, in addition to the safety information (Order number 0125699), in their entirety and follow precisely the instructions contained therein before starting up the machine. Comply with the safety regulations in accordance with DIN VDE, CEE, AFNOR as well as any other regulations that apply in the individual countries.
Max. part size: 300 x 300 mm. • Max. workpiece weight: 3 kg. • Min. sheet thickness: 1 mm. The use of the TruTool TKA 500 machine is described in the operating manual. Technical data Value Weight Approx. 5.3 kg...
Setting work Installing the workstation Risk of fatal injury from electric shock! Install the machine after assembly of the workstation. Pull the plug from plug socket before cleaning the guides. Danger Note Install the workstation only in a horizontal position. Fix the workstation on to the table or pedestal (Order no.
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Assembly with screws Fig. 48634 Setting work E587EN_01.DOC...
Mounting and aligning the machine in the workstation Risk of possible injury from sharp blades! Pull the plug out of the socket prior to setting work on the machine. Warning Clamping lever with inner thread Screw Installing the machine Fig. 48502 Installing the machine in the 1.
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Adjusting the longitudinal guides Running roller Longitudinal guide Fig. 48503 1. Undo the wing nuts. 2. Position the longitudinal guide about 0.5 mm lower than the track roller (dimension Y). 3. Tighten up the wing nuts. 4. Check if the workpiece rolls off the track roller. Setting work E587EN_01.DOC...
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Setting the chamfer height Fig. 48504 1. Undo the clamping lever. 2. Rotate the support plate until the desired chamfer height can be read off the dial ring. 3. Tighten up the clamping lever. In order to check the accuracy, carry out a test cut. Setting work E587EN_01.DOC...
Operation Risk of possible injury from sharp blades! Do not reach into the machining area. Do not reach into the space between the workpiece and the Warning plate. Do not reach into the chip chute. Risk of injury from high-temperature chips! High-temperature chips are produced at high speeds.
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1. Set the speed controller to the highest level (= level 6). Switching on the TruTool TKA 500 2. Slide the on/off switch on the motor forwards and push the switch downwards until it locks into place. The motor will start to run.
Maintenance Risk of fatal injury from electric shock! Pull the plug from plug socket before cleaning the guides. Danger Danger of injury due to repair work not being carried out properly The device will then not function properly. Warning Repair work may only be carried out by a qualified specialist. Note Only use original replacement parts and observe the information on the rating plate.
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. Original accessories and wearing parts...
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