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Operating-Instructions Page Spare parts list ST 55 L Edition 04/2010 Stitching Head Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH Gänsäcker 19, 78532 Tuttlingen, Telefon 07462/9468-0, Telefax 07462/9468-20...
4.2.3 Replacing the bender ....................37 4.2.4 Replacing the knife..................... 39 4.2.4.1 Rotating/Changing the flat knife ..............39 4.2.4.2 Replacing the circular knife ................39 4.2.4.3 Adjusting the circular knife................39 4.2.5 Replacing the clincher....................41 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
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List of Contents 5 FAULTS Causes and elimination of faults.................. 42 SPARE PARTS LIST Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
Safety Information 1 Safety Information 1.1 Purpose of this document This document will inform the operator of the Stitching Head ST 55 L of the following: • The safety symbols and signs • The packing of the machine and its transportation •...
(number label on stitching head housing). 1.5 Correct use The Stitching Head ST 55 L is designed exclusively for binding brochures and leaflets or similar items. Any use of the machine contrary to that described above is forbidden, since incorrect use of the machine can present a danger.
Undertake the required setting, servicing and inspection work on schedule. The machine may only be operated in cycle mode during all servicing, inspection and repair work on the Stitching Head ST 55 L. Always make absolutely sure that the machine is only being operated by one person in order to avoid any influence to the machine by any other persons.
1,1 kg / 2.42 lbs Quality of the stitching wire Only use perfect quality classes, in normal or steel strength as required. Pay attention to abrasion resistance, as heavy abrasion will clog the wire-guidance parts. ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
Round stitching wire No. 24 - 26 Ø 0.60 - 0.50 mm (Ø 0.024 - 0.020 in.) Possible distances between wire stitches and stitch thicknesses in mm With holding down device With centering device roller Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Description of the Stitching Head Fig. 2 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
- Loosen the tenon block with the Allen key - Move the stitching head sideways, until the desired position is reached. - Fix the tenon block in the stitching head mounting with the Allen key. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Fig. 5 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
- Fasten the clincher box with the tenon block in the crosshead by means of the fastening screws More details are given in the stitching unit operating instructions. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Fig. 6 Fig. 7 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
The clincher box can be exactly aligned in this position when the gauge is aligned with the scale marks on the clincher box. - Tighten clamping screws and remove gauge - Refit former. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Fig. 8 Transport box Fig. 9 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
T-handle SW4 . The two holding angles are fastened far apart from each other in the groove of the stitching head mounting. The position can be corrected in the oblong holes of the rods. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Transport box Fig. 10 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
Detailed information on how to remove the stitching wire can be obtained from the operating instructions of the stitching unit. - If the stitching wire is to be removed, it is recommended to remove the wire guide hose at the top end of the transport box. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Fig. 11 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
Operation 3.4 Straighten the stitching wire - Fig. 11 - The setting of the stitch length is described in the stitching unit operating instructions (please see the respective chapter on the transport box) Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Fig. 12 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
Stitch L 6 / L 8 - Test the leg length by a test stitch. - Set the stitch to precisely the same leg length by turning the knurled wheel. set higher value set lower value Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation Fig. 13 Fig. 14 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
- Loosen the clamping screw - Turn the eccentric former stop until precisely aligned. - Tighten the clamping screw When changing the stitching wire thickness, the former setting should be checked and corrected if necessary. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Operation correct incorrect incorrect Fig. 15 Fig. 16 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
- Adjust the height of the prism (approx. 0.5 mm above the clincher box) by moving it in the slot and tighten the fastening screw Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
Guideway oil with viscosity class 65-70 (ISO- viscosity class in accordance with DIN 51 519). 4.1.2 Lubrication plan Date Operating hours Oil or grease used Performed by: status - display on Name stitching unit Signature Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
Assembly is done in reverse order. Ensure that the former lies properly in the stitching head. A magnet prevents the former from falling out. To simplify disassembly and assembly we recommend to use your both hands. - Adjust former according to Chap. 3.5 Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Servicing Fig. 20 Fig. 21 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
(arrow A). - Remove bender by loosening the screws - Remove stop prism by loosening the screws - Turn or replace bender Installation occurs in the reverse order. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Servicing Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 26 Fig. 25 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
"levering" with a screwdriver. - Tighten clamping screw If the distance between the knives is set too close the knife slider 5 may block and cause a wire jam. Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
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Servicing Fig. 27 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
- Push new clincher on the retention pin and turn it up to the middle of the clincher box. - Re-introduce clincher ram. - Screw in and tighten locking screw Make sure that you use the right screw-in side of the locking screw Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...
4.2.2. - Shoe tongue pressure too weak: remove obstructing pieces of wire or replace pressure spring in shoe tongue. - Align clincher box, cf. 3.1.3 ST 55 L Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH...
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- Former incorrectly set, cf. 3.5 tube: Straight wire - Weak spring pressure on former. pieces fall out: - Former set incorrectly, cf. 3.5 Hohner Maschinenbau GmbH ST 55 L...