TapeTech EHKAC500 User Manual

EHKAC500 Air-Cooled
Hot Knife
User Manual
Please read these instructions carefully before operation
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Take special note of the safety prompts in these instructions to avoid injury to
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yourself, other people and objects.
Please follow the guidelines in these instructions to avoid damage to the tool
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★ The EHKAC500 is the first Air-Cooled Hot Knife in the world, allowing continuous
operation of the tool.
Introduction
The EHKAC500 Hot Knife is a professional-grade hot cutting tool for foamed
plastics. The EHKAC500 Hot Knife heats up in seconds and offers the operator
variable temperature control, allowing for easy, mess-free use in a number of
materials.
Recommended Uses
Cutting of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Extruded
Polystyrene (XPS), Polyethylene, Cross-Linked
Polyethylene, Polypropylenes, and many other foamed
plastics and materials. Check with the foam
manufacturer for safe and proper cutting procedures.
Blade Installation
NOTE: Always unplug the power cord of the EHKAC500 Hot Knife before installing
or removing the blades. Allow sufficient cooling time for blades, blade holders and
mounting screws before handling.
IMPORTANT: The EHKAC500 blade has a sharpened razor edge. For the cleanest
cut, always cut in the direction of the sharpened edge.
To Install the Hot Knife Blade
1.
Loosen the screws on the blade holders with the provided Allen wrench.
2.
Slide the blade under the square pressure plates until snug.
3.
You can orient the sharpened edge of the blade toward you or away from
you. Just remember to cut in the direction of the sharpened edge.
4.
Securely tighten screws to assure the proper electrical connection. Do not
over-tighten.
CAUTION: DO NOT cover the air intake!
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