Table of contents Safety ..................3 General safety rules.............3 Specific safety rules.............4 Description .................5 Correct use ................6 Technical data ..............7 Tool assembly..............8 Cutting parallel strips ............8 Selection of tools ..............9 Operation ................10 Working with the TruTool C 160 ........10 Separating chips............11 Maintenance ..............12 Replacing the TruTool C 160 (1A1)........13 Replacing the cutter............14...
Safety General safety rules Read the Operator's Manual and the general safety rules USA/CAN (Material number 1239438, red document) in their entirety before starting up the machine. Follow precisely the directions contained therein. Rest of the world Read the Operator's Manual and safety instructions (Material number 125699, red document) in their entirety before starting up the machine and Follow precisely the directions contained therein.
Always guide the electric cord away from the back of the machine and do not pull it across sharp edges. Arrange for start-ups and checks on manual electric tools to be carried out by a trained specialist. Only used the original accessories provided by TRUMPF. Safety E400EN_05.DOC...
Description TruTool C 160 (1A1) TruTool C 160 (1B1) Cutting head 10 Fixing screw 26 Cutter Insertable cutters 12 Locking washer 165 On/Off switch Chip separator (only for TruTool C 160 (1B1)) Handle for chip separation 24 Bolts for cutter (only for TruTool C 160 (1B1)) Slotting shears TruTool C 160 (1A1) and TruTool C 160 (1B1) Fig.
• Slitting straight or curved exterior and interior cutouts. • Slitting along scribed lines. The TRUMPF TruTool C 160 (1B1) also offers the option of cutting cutting away chips which are produced while machining within the workpiece as required. Description...
Technical data Rest of the world Values Values Values Values Voltage 230 V 120 V 110 V 120 V Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Operating speed 6-10 m/min 6-10 m/min 6-10 m/min 20-33 ft/min Nominal take-up 350 W 350 W 350 W...
Tool assembly Cutting parallel strips Parallel stop Fig. 17756 The parallel stop can be used to process parallel strips 35-300 mm wide. 1. Remove the bolts for the cutter. 2. Mount the parallel stop. The rod of the parallel stops adopts the function of the cutter bearing arrangement.
Operation Damage to property possible due to too-high network voltage! Damage to the motor Caution Check the power supply. The power supply must correspond to the information on the machine type plate. Danger of injury possible due to improper handling! When working with the machine, always ensure that it has a secure base.
Separating chips Damage to property from interrupted chip brake! The machine may no longer be used. Replace the chip separator. Caution Chip separator Chip brake Handle for chip separation Fig. 17626 1. Separate the chips: turn the handle by a 3/4 clockwise rotation while the machine is running.
Maintenance Risk of possible injury due to improper repairs! The machine does not function properly. Repairs should be carried out only by a trained specialist. Warning Maintenance point Procedure and time interval Recommended lubricants Order No. Lubrication agents Bolts Lubricate when replacing cutter "G1"...
Replacing the TruTool C 160 (1A1) Possible lethal danger due to electric shock! Pull the plug out of the socket when carrying out tool changes and before all maintenance work on the machine. Danger Cutting head 24 Bolts for cutter Insertable cutter 26 Cutter 10 Fixing screw...
Replacing the cutter Damage to property possible due to blunt tools! Overloading of the machine. Check the cutting edge of the cutting tool hourly for wear. Caution Sharp cutters provide good cutting performance and are easier on the machine. Replace cutters promptly. When both cutting edges of an insertable cutter are blunt, replace the cutter.
Replacing the TruTool C 160 (1B1) Possible lethal danger due to electric shock! Pull the plug out of the socket when carrying out tool changes and before all maintenance work on the machine. Danger Replacing the cutter Damage to property possible due to blunt tools! Overloading of the machine.
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When both cutting edges of an insertable cutter are blunt, replace the cutter. 1. Remove the locking washer using a screwdriver. 2. Push out the bolt. 3. Pull the cutter out of the cutting head. 4. Lightly grease the bolt and the new cutter. 5.
Turning or replacing the insertable cutters Cutting head 12 Locking washer Insertable cutter 24 Bolts for cutter Chip separator 26 Cutter Handle Lubricating grease "G1" 10 Fixing screws M 4x8 Fig. 17577 1. Unscrew the fixing screws. 2. Check the insertable cutters: When a cutting edge is blunt, turn the insertable cutters 180°.
Replacing carbon brushes The motor comes to a standstill when the carbon brushes are worn out. Have the carbon brushes checked and replaced as needed by a trained technician. Note Only use original replacement parts and take note of the information on the rating plate.
Required delivery type (e.g. air mail, courier, express mail, – ordinary freight, parcel post). 4. Send the order to the TRUMPF representative office. For TRUMPF service addresses, see the address list at the end of the document. Original accessories and wearing parts E400EN_05.DOC...
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Original accessories and wearing parts E400EN_05.DOC...
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