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FD 396 Right Angle Folder OP/MAINT/INST MANUAL First Edition 8/2016...
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WARNING • Do not operate this machine without all guarding in place. • Do not make adjustments or perform maintenance on this machine with power on. • Keep the machine and the work area clean and free of spills to prevent accidents. •...
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FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! The diagrams and descriptions used in these instructions are not necessarily applicable to the specification of the machine supplied. Modifications, made for reasons of technical or operational improvement, are embodied without notice. TP10348A PAGE 4...
FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY 1.0.3 The machine/installation is designed exclusively for paper finishing INSTRUCTIONS! of minimum and maximum sheet sizes (see corresponding operating instructions). Using the machine/ installation for purposes other than those mentioned above is considered contrary to its designated use. The manufacturer/supplier cannot be held These operating instructions are designed to familiarize liable for any damage or injury arising from such misuse.
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Always press the emergency (Not-Stop) button first, if you stop though all prescribed safety precautions were observed directly to the machine for adjustments or maintenance work which must not be our agency or to the FORMAX department. done while the machine is in operation. 1.3.2.2 1.2 Selection and qualification of personnel...
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Only connect the folding units and no machines of other brands to You might risk bruising when the existing connectors. Any electrical connection of moving the machine. FORMAX folding machines with other brands needs our express consent. 1.4.1.7 For electrical connection, observe the prescribed admissible voltage and frequency.
FD-396 Right Angle Folder. It can be used for making right-angle folds or , when placed in tandem, additional parallel folds. Your FORMAX FD-396 Right Angle Folder is built rigid enough to ensure years of trouble free performance.
WARNING Stacker Table Do not plug power cord into AC outlet until the FD 396 Page unit is fully assembled, adjusted, and ready for use. Unplug the FD-396 Right Angle Folder any time disassembly is required. CAUTION Maximum motor load current should not exceed 2.5 Amperes d.c.
4.4 FOLD PLATE INSTALLATION 4.5 COVER GUARD INST ALLATION Place the cover guard assembly on top of the macine. Insert WARNING the hardware provided, through the hinge brackets mounted Unplug the AC power cord when installing or on the front of the unit, loosely to the slots of the cover guard removing fold plates.
5.0 ELECTRICAL ACCESS 6.2 DETERMINING PAPER SIZE AND TYPE OF FOLD WARNING Unplug the AC power cord before attempting any The next step is to determine the paper size and type of electrical repair. fold to be made, following the steps below: The motor speed control and power switch are located on A) Measure a sample sheet of the job to be run to the left-hand side cover.
The FD-396 Right Angle Folder can be used to perforate either the determined in step #2, depress the coarse adjustment folded sheet or sheets delivered flat. FORMAX knobs on the paper stop and slide the paper stop until the supplies one standard 41-tooth perforator blade. Additional...
NOTE: Slitting accessories are optional on your FD-396 Right score the sheet where the fold is to be made. This applies Angle Folder and can be ordered from your FORMAX in all instances when a perforator cannot be used. Parts Department.
1) Nicks or burrs on the collars or blades. Remove To order replacement parts for your FD-396 Right Angle Folder carefully by filing or using a fine piece of emery cloth. contact FORMAX Parts Department toll free, 800-232-5535 Ext 44. 2) Incorrect mounting of blades caused by tightening with the wrong type of screw.
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