Do you have a question about the IDEAL 5255 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Laurence Davis
January 25, 2025
mistake ideal 5255 clamp stuck down, i need to release the clamp
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
To release the clamp on the KRUG+PRIESTER IDEAL 5255, press down completely on one of the actuators. This will cause the clamp to return.
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Laurence Davis
January 25, 2025
ideal 5355 clamp is stuck in down position, i need to release the clamp
1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
To release the stuck clamp on the KRUG+PRIESTER IDEAL 5255, check if the safety button (B) has ejected. If it has, eliminate the cause of the blockage and push the safety button (B) to reset the clamping drive.
Table of Contents Safety precautions Intended use Operating elements Installation Startup Operation Blade and cutting stick replacement Maintenance and cleaning Annual inspection / Safety test Possible malfunctions Accessories Technical data EC-declaration of conformity - 2 -...
Safety precautions Please read these operating instructions before putting the machine into operation and observe the safety precautions. The operating instructions must always be available. Children must not operate the machine! Do not reach beneath the blade! Never leave the blade unattended! Do not extract or transport the blade without protection! (See page 29 and 31).
Safety precautions / Intended use Do not use any spray cans with flammable content near to the cutting machine! Do not use any flammable cleaning agents. Intended use The machine is designed for cutting stacks of paper to a specified size. This machine is constructed for "one-man operation"...
Safety precautions / Operating elements Operating elements Safety two-handed control system Pre-clamping and cutting Overload switch (blade drive/clamp drive/ backgauge drive) Backgauge control Main switch Hand-wheel for backgauge setting Key switch Backgauge Side lay left and right Front safety guard Disconnect from the mains before starting any service work or before removing the panels! Replacement of blade and cutting stick may...
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Safety precautions All components which could endanger the operator are covered by a guard! Operating the machine without safety device is forbidden! (Front safety guard (A), rear screwed safety guard (B) and panel (C). - 6 -...
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Safety precautions The dangerous cutting movement is safeguarded by a movable guard (A) and a safety two-handed control system! (B) Before working with the machine and after every blade replacement the automatic cut-off function of safety guard (A),(correct if distance between cover and table is <...
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Safety precautions Connect the power cord to a single phase socket. 230V / 10A min 115V / 15A min Ensure free access to mains! When not in use for a longer period switch off. (Main switch to "0"). - 8 -...
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Safety precautions Protect mains cable against heat, oil and sharp edges! Danger! Blade must always be covered by the pressing bar. Clamping Blade - 9 -...
Installation Remove the stand from the wooden pallet. 4 strong people are required to lift the machine from the pallet and place it on the stand. Secure with 4 screws (A). Put the shelf (B) on the stand. (Parts and tools are in the tool set (C).
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Installation Tools can be kept in the holder provided. Cutting sticks (A) can be put in the tool holder. - 11 -...
Installation / Startup Side tables (A), left and right are available as an option (No. 9000 528). Startup Plug into socket. The machine must be connected directly to the socket. - 12 -...
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Startup It is forbidden to operate the machine if the operating and safety instructions have not been understood. Please check the safety devices are functioning and complete before use. • All covers have to be mounted (A). • The release for cutting is allowed only if the cover is closed and the two-hand safety device is operated at the same time (B) •...
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Startup Position the main switch to "I" (A). Insert the key for the control system and move it to the right (B). Open the safety guard (C). The machine is now ready for use. Press button (D). Machine will automatically go to the start position.
Operation Optical cutting line (A) that indicates the exact position of the cut. Blade cuts on the front edge (B) of the light beam. (Only use when no exact cut is required). Position the paper on the backgauge (A) and side lays left or right (B).
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Operation The clamp moves automatically when cutting is activated. The paper can also be pressed in advance. Clamping and cutting is activated by the actuators (A) on the front table. The actuator has 2 switching steps: 1. pre-clamping 2. automatic clamping and cutting Switch position 1 Pre-clamping Press down both actuators to step 1...
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Operation Close the safety guard. Cutting activation: Press both actuators of the two-handed control system (A) simultaneously and keep pressed until the paper is completely cut. To interrupt or stop cutting: To interrupt or stop cutting, release both actuators (A) of the two-handed control. - 17 -...
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Operation Start machine • Main switch to position "I", insert the key for the control panel and turn to the right. Start screen appears The following functions are changeable: Brightness CM/INCH Touchtone ON/OFF Language • Press START backgauge moves to the rear and searches for the reference position, wait until a measurement is shown in the display...
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Operation In memory 3 + 4 (mm and inch) no measurements are saved. Until a first input of data the following will be shown in the corresponding fields: The measurements entered remain stored. They cannot be deleted but overwritten. How to program Memory 3 and 4 Press the memory button to enter the memory platform (3 or 4).
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Operation Cutting activation Warning! • Run backgauge to the front for turning the paper stack • Do not interrupt the upward movement of the blade by performing switching procedures • Wait until the display is green before activating a cut •...
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Operation Eject function If EJECT is pressed instead of START after inserting the measurement , the backgauge will advance forwards so that paper can be removed. Finally the backgauge moves to the last setting. Multiple cut • Enter the start dimension on the display •...
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Operation Programming This control system enables you to store 99 programs with 99 programmable steps. One step represents one measurement. After entering the program numbers you are able to change between several program steps with the button First figure on display = program number.
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Operation Calculator function in programming • Press EDIT • Enter program number • Enter the 1st program step e.g. start-up measurement 40 cm • Store the measurement with enter • Press CALC , calculate the desired measurement e.g. 40 - 2 = , the ...
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Operation Adapting a program when the printer’s imprint deviates • Press RUN "Load program no." appears • Enter program number 01 ... 99, and with 2 x Enter proceed to Step 1 • Correct the cutting position of the backgauge with the hand-wheel •...
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Operation Eject function program • If a short measurement e.g. 30 cm and then a long measurement e.g. 40 cm is cut at the start of a program then it is wise to insert an EJECT after the first cut so that the paper is pushed to the front.
Blade and cutting stick replacement If the cutting quality decreases: • Check the cutting depth (see page 34). • Check the cutting stick (see page 30). • Replace or grind the blade (see page 26 - 34). The blade cannot be ground if the blade height is less than 83 mm / 3,29 inches.
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Turn the blade depth adjustment screw to the left until it stops. (Screwdriver found in tool set (A)) or tool holder (B). Close the safety guard (1.). Lower the blade by pressing both cutting actuators (2.). Keep one actuator pressed and turn off the main switch (3.).
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Blade and cutting stick replacement The 3 eccentrics are now exposed and should be turned counter clockwise to position "0" with the special wrench and attachable extension pipe (A) (in the tool set). The slot must correspond to position "0" (B). Only 4855 Unscrew the blade screws (C) on the right hand side.
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Position the main switch to "0" (1.) Remove the 2 blade screws on the elongated holes (2.). Then put the blade changing tool (A) into place and fasten it to the blade (3.). Remove 2 blade screws (1.) 4855 and 3 blade screws (1.) 5255, 6655.
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Take out the cutting stick with a small screw- driver. If needed the cutting stick can be turned or exchanged. (The cutting stick can be used eight times). Replacing the cutting stick (not the blade). •...
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Take the exchange blade carefully out of the blade box and screw it to the blade changing tool (A). • Make sure there is a space ot 11 mm or 0.43 inches! (B). • Blade must be covered! (C). Danger! Risk of injury! 11 mm 0.43 inch...
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Lightly tighten 3 (4855 has 2) of the 5 blade screws (1.). Remove the blade changing tool (2.). Lightly tighten the remaining blade screws (3.). Return blade changing tool to tool holder (B). Only 4855 Lightly screw in the right blade screw (A) when the blade is lowered.
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Close the safety guard (1.) Lower the blade by pressing both cutting buttons (2.). Keep one button pressed and turn off the main switch (3.). 2. 2. Open the safety guard (4.). With the special wrench (B) the 3 eccentrics should be screwed down (5.)until the paper is cut along the entire length of the blade (The blade must...
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Blade and cutting stick replacement Paper cutting test. If the last sheet or several sheets are not completely cut, gradually turn the knob for blade depth adjustment (A) ¼ turn to the right until the paper is cut along the entire length. Do not set too low as blade will become blunt sooner.
Maintenance and cleaning Danger! Disconnect the mains before starting any service work or before removing the cover. Maintenance work may only be performed by trained staff. Grease the backgauge (A) control weekly with a grease gun (use special grease for cutting machines).
Maintenance and cleaning Annual inspection Next Maintenance To maintain the operational safety and to prevent premature wear, we recommend an annual inspection and maintenance of the machine by a qualified service technician. Krug & Priester GmbH & Co. KG 72336 Balingen - Germany Parts &...
Possible malfunctions Machine does not function! Is the machine plugged in? Main switch to position "I"? (A) Control system activated? (B) (Turn key to the right) Release a cut see page 17. - 37 -...
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Possible malfunctions Cut cannot be made. • If cover is open: close it. • If cover is closed: open and re-close it. (Security check). - 38 -...
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Possible malfunctions Machine turns off: • Machine overloaded. Safety button (A) or (B) ejects. (Allow 1 minute cooling time and reset the safety button (A) or (B). • Machine blocked. • Blade is blunt. Eliminate the cause, and push the safety button (A).
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Possible malfunctions Does not cut through the last sheet: • Turn or turn around the cutting stick (A), readjust the blade by means of the blade adjusting knob (B) (see page 34). Poor cutting quality or blade stays in the paper stack.
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Possible malfunctions Display illumination off • Machine is plugged in? (A) • Main switch on position "I"? (B) • Push in the safety button! (C) • Check the units fuse and the on-site circuit breaker! After 30 minutes the screen switches to energy-saving mode The screen is reactivated by touching the keypad area...
Technical data Technical data: • Power supply: 230V/50Hz/1~, 120V/60Hz/1~ • Cutting height: 80 mm • Leakage current < 3,5mA • Power cord gauge min. 1,5mm (230V) • Power cord gauge AWG 12 (20A) (120V) The exact technical specifications can be found on the technical specifications sticker (A) on the machine.
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Technical data This machine is approved by independent safety laboratories and is in compliance with the EC-regulations 2006/42/EG and 2014/30/EG. Sound level information: Sound measurement to EN 13023 : 72,5 db (A) Subject to alteration without notice. - 44 -...
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Technical data The company Krug + Priester has the following certifications: • Quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 • Environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 • Energy management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 - 45 -...
EC-declaration of conformity EC-declaration of conformity - Herewith we declare that GS-ID Nr. UL-ID Nr. 4855 11485501 10485002 5255 11525501 10522102 6655 11665501 10655002 - complies with the following provisons applying to it 2006/42/EG: EC Machinery directive 2014/30/EG: EMV Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU RoHS directive - Applied harmonised standards in particular...
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Do you have a question about the IDEAL 5255 and is the answer not in the manual?
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mistake ideal 5255 clamp stuck down, i need to release the clamp
To release the clamp on the KRUG+PRIESTER IDEAL 5255, press down completely on one of the actuators. This will cause the clamp to return.
This answer is automatically generated
ideal 5355 clamp is stuck in down position, i need to release the clamp
To release the stuck clamp on the KRUG+PRIESTER IDEAL 5255, check if the safety button (B) has ejected. If it has, eliminate the cause of the blockage and push the safety button (B) to reset the clamping drive.
This answer is automatically generated