Table of contents Safety General safety information Specific safety information for Panel Cutter TPC 165 Description Intended use Technical data Icons Noise and vibration information Setting work Changing/tensioning the tool Operation Working with the Panel Cutter Checking the tool Working procedure Overload protective device on the motor Main machine position Table markings...
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30 mA when using the electric tool outside. Ø Only use original TRUMPF accessories. Ø If the connection cable has to be replaced, this may only be done by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer to avoid safety hazards.
Specific safety information for Panel Cutter TPC 165 Electrical voltage! Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock! DANGER Ø Hold the machine with both hands on the insulated handle during machining. Ø Always keep the power cable behind the device and do not pull it over sharp edges.
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Check the brake before every use. The brake must stop Ø movement of the chain within 2 s. If there is a defect, inform TRUMPF Service. Do not clamp the switch for the saw chain and swivel lever Ø for the blade.
Only use the machine for the work and materials described under "Intended use". Ø Do not cut materials containing asbestos. The TRUMPF Panel Cutter TPC 165 is an electrically operated hand-held device: ■ For commercial use in industry and trade.
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■ For cutting along a scribed line. ■ For cutting with a guide rail. Intended use E848EN_00...
Technical data Other countries Values Voltage 230 V 120 V 110 V 120 V Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Working speed 4 m/min 4 m/min 4 m/min 9.8 ft/min Nominal power consumption 1400 W 1400 W 1400 W 1400 W Idle stroke rate n...
Icon Name Meaning Wear gloves. Chips could fly out of the tool. Wear hearing protection. Noise emission value can be exceeded. Danger of injury due to rotating Do not reach into the saw chain with your hands. saw. Safety class II Indicates a doubly insulated tool.
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Notes ■ The specified vibration emission value was measured in accordance with a standardized testing procedure and can be used to compare one electric tool with another. ■ The specified vibration emission value can also be applied for a provisional estimate of the vibration load. ■...
Setting work Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock! DANGER Ø Remove the plug from the plug socket before changing the tool or undertaking any maintenance work on the machine. Damage to property! NOTICE Wear and destruction of the saw chain and blade, tool failure.
Changing/tensioning the tool Removing the saw chain Chain wheel Chain tightener Saw chain Protective cover Blade Hexagon-head screws Fig. 67303 1. Loosen the hexagon-head screw (6) using a combination wrench (in the cover) and remove. 2. Take off the protective cover (5). 3.
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Damage to property. NOTICE A clogged oil channel can lead to increased wear or to the saw chain breaking. Ø Clean the oil channel regularly. 5. Check the oil channel. It must not be dirty. Inserting the saw chain 6. Insert a new saw chain in the blade and chain wheel. While doing so, pay attention to the running direction (arrow) of the saw chain.
Operation Working with the Panel Cutter Damage to property due to excessively high line voltage! CAUTION This could result in motor damage due to overload. Ø Check the line voltage. The power supply voltage must cor- respond to the information on the nameplate of the machine. Risk of injury due to improper handling! WARNING Ø...
Checking the tool Damage to property caused by blunt tools! NOTICE Machine overload. Ø Check tools every hour for wear. Sharp saw blades have good cutting performance and prevent damage to the device. Change the saw chain in due time. Ø...
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Putting integrated lubrication device into operation when used for first time Motor Release button Switch Saw chain Guide rail Panel Fig. 67305 1. Fill the oil tank with punching and nibbling oil. 2. Press the release button (4)(see "Fig. 67305", pg. 17) then press the switch (2).
During cutting, the saw chain is constantly lubricated with the fully automatic lubricating device. The lubricating oil is usu- ally sufficient for a cutting length of approx. 150 m. Switching off the Panel 6. Release the switch (2) (see "Fig. 67305", pg. 17).
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Main machine position Fig. 67307 Table markings The three markings on the side of the table indicate the front and rear sides of the blades in the main machine position and the blade insertion positions. If the chain tension slackens, the actual cutting edge deviates from the marked position.
For a straight cut, make sure that the marking (4) lies at the cut each time. Plunging depth The scale on the gear housing indicates the plunging depth of the blade in stages 0 - 12. Scale on the gear housing Fig.
Panel Guide notch in the machine table Machine support table Guide rail Machine with guide rail Fig. 67309 1. Place the guide rail (4) on the work surface. The guide rail does not have to be fastened when used horizontally. The bottom side is slip-resistant.
Scribed line Straight cut with scribed line Fig. 67310 Using the table markings at the front and back (see "Fig. 67308", pg. 19), the cut can be made at the marking directly. Make sure that the markings are always above the line or cut. Slide rails and wearing plate The wearing plate (1) on the bottom side of the machine table (2) guarantees a good cut quality and protects the machine...
Replacing the slide rails Each slide rail is held in place by 4 screws. 1. Remove the 4 screws of the slide rail. 2. Change worn slide rails. 3. Refasten the new slide rail with the 4 screws. Replacing the wearing plate The wearing plate is held in place by 8 screws.
Suction connection piece Suction device Fig. 67312 The suction devices (2) to be connected, such as an industrial vacuum cleaner, must be suitable for coarse dust and hot metal filings. Electronic signal display On the motor, there is an electronic signal display next to the shown markings.
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Status Description The electronic signal display is illu- The winding temperature is too minated and the load speed high! decreases. Let the machine run idle until the electronic signal display goes out. The electronic signal display The restart protection responded. flashes and the machine does not If the power plug is plugged in run.
Maintenance and repairs Maintenance Gear head Saw chain Oil tank cover Ventilation slots Maintenance points on the Panel Cutter TPC 165 Fig. 67313 Maintenance point Procedure and interval Recommended lubricants Lubricant Order No. Ventilation slots (4) Clean as needed. Oil channel Clean as needed.
Set screw - Adjusting the ratchet Adjusting screw Fig. 67465 Catch Ratchet disc Fig. 67462 Ø With the set screw (1), adjust the position of the catch (2) so that this is approx. 1 - 2 mm away from the ratchet disc (3) when actuated.
The motor comes to a standstill whenever the carbon brushes are worn out. Notes ■ Use only original spare parts from TRUMPF. ■ Observe the information on the rating plate. Ø Have the carbon brushes checked and replaced as required by a qualified technician.
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3. Specify the complete shipping information: − Correct address. − Desired delivery type (e.g. air mail, courier, express mail, ordinary freight, parcel post). Note For TRUMPF service addresses, see www.trumpf‑powertools.com. 4. Send the order to the TRUMPF representative office. E848EN_00 Accessories and consumables...
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