Bernhard Rapid Facer User Manual/Instruction Manual

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RAPID FACER MANUAL

RAPID FACER

RF1000 Bedknife Front Facing Device

User Guide &

Instruction Manual

Please read this manual carefully before using the Rapid Facer.

This manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference.

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Page 1 RAPID FACER MANUAL RAPID FACER RF1000 Bedknife Front Facing Device User Guide & Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before using the Rapid Facer. This manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome to the Bernhard Rapid Facer (RF1000). If cared for and operated correctly this machine will give you years of good service. This manual will enable you to obtain the best results from your Rapid Facer so please read it thoroughly before using your machine.
Page 3: Overview
Grinder trigger Swivel elbow air-line fitting Grinder head 'in-out' adjust Grinding carriage Two reel guide pins on either side of grinding disc Grinding slide rail Magnetic clamp Eccentric fine height adjust Height adjust lever © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 4: Safety
Always use the correct grinding discs. Never fit a disc while the air line is connected. Never use the Rapid Facer RF1000 when the cutting unit is set up on a Reel Grinder. 1.10 We advise the wearing of ear defenders.
Page 5: Description
RAPID FACER MANUAL 2. Description The Rapid Facer RF1000 consists of an air driven angle grinder attached to an accurate slide rail. This is fixed to the base of a bedknife by two powerful magnets. It is used to grind the front face of the blade to sharpen it.
Page 6: Setting Up
RAPID FACER MANUAL 4. Setting Up NOTE: The Rapid Facer RF1000 as shipped will need some minimal assembly before use. Coloured dots M6 C'S'K socket screws Mount Plate / Magnet assemblies to rail, coloured dot facing coloured dot as shown above.
Page 7 Ensure that the specified air supply is available. Check that the flexible hose and push in connector are correctly assembled. NOTE: The air supply should have an isolating valve near the Rapid Facer RF1000. PREPARING THE RF1000 FOR WORK SAFETY WARNING Ensure that the power / drive to the reel is disconnected.
Page 8 HYDRAULIC DRIVES When grinding with the mower fully assembled it may be necessary to back off the reel, if the reel pins are unable to turn the reel against the hydraulic pressure. © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 9: Operation
Light sparking all along shows that the grinder disc is set correctly to cut parallel to the bedknife. Witness marks on the front face demonstrate whether the disc is set to grind the correct clearance angle. The adjustable lever (part 15) allows the angle to be changed. © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 10 5.2.10 Rotate the reel and check that the cutting clearance is correct all along the full length of each blade. NOTE: Set the reel to cut paper at between .002" and .004" (.05mm-.1mm) clearance. For best results trap one Bernhard Cutting Strip between reel and bedknife. © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 11: Maintenance
A perfectly straight slide is crucial to the successful operation of this machine. A bent or damaged rail must be replaced. Worn pillars and bearings are easily replaced. The angle grinder is not prone to problems but if in difficulty call our technical helpline. © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 12: Part Numbers And Reference Diagrams
35 grit Disc Pack ..............25 RF1011 A6502 Grip Washer ................1 RF1556 A5308 1/4 BSP x 6mm Elbow ............. 1 RF1566 A6708 1/4 BSP x 6mm Stud ............... 1 RF1567 A6709 6mm Poly-Nylon Hose ............. 1 RF1568 A6703 © Bernhard and Company Limited...
Page 13 RAPID FACER MANUAL Rapid Facer Grinder Head Assembly Reference Diagram • Grinder Head Assembly Ref # Name of Part Qty. Old Part # New Part M6 Washer RF1505 A5320 M8 Washer RF1511 A5321 Wing Knob (M6) RF1552 A6128 Wing Knob (M8)
Page 14 Rapid Facer Assmebly Reference Diagram •...
Page 15: Bernhard And Company Limited
Rest of World: UK Head Office, England (+44) 1788 811600 Email: support@bernhard.co.uk Technical FAQs can be found on our web site: www.bernhard.co.uk When ordering spare parts please quote the machine type and serial number. THE MANUFACTURERS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY SITUATION ARISING FROM THE FITTING AND/OR USE OF NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS.

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