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INTRODUCTION MBM Corporation is proud to introduce another addition to its complete line of equipment for bookletmaking. Now you have the ability to trim books in-line! This combination offers you reliability and versatility that improves production and reduces downtime. Trimmer Features:...
Trimmer SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES 1. Make sure electrical power is turned off be- 5. NEVER REACH UNDER THE KNIFE Severe fore performing any adjustment or mainte- lacerations or dismemberment could result. nance. 6. NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER WITHOUT THE B2000 BOOKLETMAKER AND SAFETY 2.
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SAFETY GUARDS A. Top Cover B Front Upper Cover E. Right Side Cover C. Infeed Table B o t t o m Cover D. Front Lower Cover (Fig 1) F. Rear Upper Cover H. Left Side Cover G. Rear Lower Cover (Fig 2)
Trimmer INSTALLATION BEFORE UNCRATING: Examine the crate for visible damage. If the crate is damaged, the machine might be damaged. Notify CB145A Nut the carrier who delivered the machine. CB379 Screw RTM1327A Key UNCRATING THE MACHINE: Back Cover of Bookletmaker Carefully remove the machine from its container.
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(Fig 6) (Fig 8) (Fig 7) TRIMMER TO BOOKLETMAKER CONNEC- TIONS: 1. Adjust the height of the trimmer so that the top of the trimmer infeed table is about even with the middle of the BookletMakers top discharge roller (see fig 6). 2.
SETUP ward to the desired location. There is a pointer on the side of the back stop assembly that points to a trim length scale installed on the inside wall of the trimmer. Once located in the desired position tighten the two thumb screws. (Fig 13) TRIMMER HEIGHT: The height of the trimmer can be adjusted up or...
Trimmer CONTROL PANEL (figs. 16 & 17) (Fig 16) A. Power On/Off: Green rocker switch turns on F. Paper Jam When Lit: Glows to indicate that or off power to the machine. Pilot light in there is a paper jam. switch glows when power is on.
OPERATION STARTUP: 8. The knife bar assembly begins to cycle down- ward. 1. The "BELT DRIVE" rotary switch should be 9. As the knife bar assembly cycles downward set to "1" position. the gate clamp begins to squeeze, flatten, and 2.
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Trimmer DANGER NEVER REACH UNDER THE KNIFE! SEVERE LACERATIONS OR DISMEMBERMENT COULD RESULT! JAM CLEARING & RESTART: 1. Turn off power to the trimmer. 2. Remove work jam. DO NOT REACH UN- DER THE KNIFE! SEVERE LACERA- TIONS OR DISMEMBERMENT COULD RESULT.
MAINTENANCE The instructions on the following pages are for the use of trained personnel only! Attempting to perform repair and replacement procedures without proper training may cause machine damage or operator injury!
Trimmer ADJUSTMENTS (Fig 21) BACK STOP GATE ADJUSTMENT: (Fig 20) The function of the back stop gate is to provide a surface for the work to square up against so that KNIFE BAR SENSOR ADJUSTMENT: the knife will cut the work squarely. The back stop gate must be parallel to the bottom knife.
FUSE ACCESS Turn power off and unplug the machine. Remove the rear upper cover (removal of four screws required) above the work discharge area of the machine. There are two fuse holders mounted on the din rail. To access the fuses, pull out the fuse compartment (fig 22) of each fuse holder and re- move the fuses.
Trimmer KNIFE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (Fig 24) (Fig 23) UPPER KNIFE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION: CAUTION: Changing knives can be very dan- gerous unless safety precautions are observed and extreme care is taken when handling knives Keep handling of unprotected knives to an absolute minimum.
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(Fig 26) 10. Insert a strong length of wire through the top right screw hole in the knife. Pull the wire through and securely tie the wire ends to make a strong secure handle that will be used to lift (Fig 27) that end of the knife when the right screw is removed (fig 26).
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Trimmer WARNING TURNING THE CLUTCH PULLEY COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND/OR THE KNIFE PULL DOWN DRIVE SHAFT IN REVERSE WILL DAMAGE THE CLUTCH. 2. If installing a new or different lower knife, the set screws which push the lower knife forward against the upper knife, must be turned out so that the lower knife will not be in the way of the upper knife cycling down.
Lower Knife Adjustment Screws (Fig 30) CLEARING A TRIMMING JAM: 7. Manually release the trim clutch and cycle the knife bar through one cycle to check that the If the maximum capacity of the trimmer is ex- upper knife blade passes the lower knife ceeded (50 sheets of 20# stock or 0.20"...
Trimmer KNIFE CARE TIPS Nicks are visible on the cutting edge of up- per or lower knife. CAUTION: KNIFE SAFETY! Knives are DANGEROUS!!! They are heavy and very Store knives in a dry environment to prevent corro- sharp, even after use. Keep the edge away sion.
Trimmer TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM: SOLUTION: 1. The trimmer will not turn on. 1. Plug unit into appropriate power supply. 2. Depress the "Power On/Off" switch. 3. If there is no green light: a. Check for proper line voltage. (115V or 220V) b.
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1. Maximum work thickness has been exceeded. Call MBM 6. Knife stalls near bottom of trim cycle and dealer for service. does not cut through work.
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Trimmer Circuit Board: Light Layout L18 L17 L16 L14 L13 L9 L7 L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 (RTM1172A-Layout1) INPUTS L1-L9 (Yellow) OUTPUTS L10-L20 (Red) LIGHT APPLICATION LIGHT APPLICATION Trim/No Trim Switch Motor Power Relay Knife Change Switch Jam Light Knife Proximity Sensor Belt Drive Selector Switch Belt Drive Selector Switch Discharge Clutch...
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Circuit Board: Normal Operation Light Sequences ILLUMINATED LIGHTS SIDE NOTE PROCESS PERFORMED L3, L6, L7, Have the belt drive position switch (fig. 19) in the zero 1) Power Switch (on) L13, L18 position, and also have the trimming switch on, this will produce the desired light configuration.
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3134 Industry Dr. N. Charleston, SC 29418 1-800-223-2508 1-843-552-2700 Fax: 1-843-552-2974 www.mbmcorp.com FORM QF110 5-20-04...
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