
Operating instructions
1. Intended use. This Power Tool is intended for
industrial applications, for cutting sheet metal
(maximum capacity is indicated in the
Specifications), for use with cutting jaws and
cutting blades which are indicated in these
operating instructions or recommended by
DRÄCO.
2. Do NOT cut sheet metal along welding points. Do
NOT cut multi layer sheets, which exceed the
maximum cutting capacity.
3. Switching ON/OFF the power tool. First check
cable and plug for damage. Slide the switch pad
(5) BACKWARD for switching ON the power
tool. Slide the switch pad (5) FORWARD for
switching OFF the power tool.
4. For inside cutting, the shortest curve possible has
a radius of 45 mm (±1¾”). If cutting a radius with
the right hand, cut from right to left. The outside
radius is unlimited.
5. For cutting out curved or circular inside patterns,
a 14 mm (± 1/2 “) hole, or a punched slot should
be made to insert the centre cutter.
6. If after cutting, a small strip remains this can
easily be trimmed off to the exact measurement,
without leaving a burr or any distortion of the
material. Just one side of the power tools can be
used for cutting also (e.g. along a marked line).
Lift the power tools out of the shavings while the
motor is running. Cut off longer shavings.
7. Both knife and jaws can be sharpened. After
being sharpened or replaced, the knife at it’s
lowest point should protrude the jaws by
approximately 3 mm. The knife should have
approximately 0,05 mm (0,005”) play on each
side of the jaws, centring the cutter with spacing
shims supplied.
8. Every 200 operating ours have the cutting blade
and cutting jaws sharpened at a specialist
workshop.
9. Ensure that the material to be cut is free of oil
and grease.
Before working on machine disconnect from power
supply by removing plug from socket.
Always keep the machine and the ventilation slots
clean.
Oil the knife pin and knife at regular intervals.
If the machine should happen to fail despite the care
taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be
carried out by an authorised customer services agent
for DRÄCO power tools
DRÄCO tools carry a guarantee of 12 months from
date of delivery.
Damage attributable to normal wear and tear,
overload or improper handling will be excluded from
the guarantee. (e.g. blades/knifes and jaws)
In case of complaint please send the machine,
undismantled, to your dealer or the DRÄCO Service
Center for electric power tools.
CE-Declaration of Conformity
Recycling raw materials instead of waste
disposal
Machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted
for environment-friendly recycling.
These instructions are printed on recycling paper
manufactured without chlorine
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is
in conformity with the following standards.
2006/42/EG, 2014/30/EU, EN 60745-2-8:2009, EN ISO 116881:2009, EN ISO 12100:2010
2016 Susanne Draenert
1 Safe operation of this machine is possible
only when the operating instructions and
the safety precautions are read completely
and the instructions contained therein are
strictly observed.
2 The machine must not be used in a wet
environment.
3 Always inspect cable and plug before using
machine. Only have damage repaired by a
qualified professional. Put the plug into the
mains socket only when the machine is
switched off.
4+5 Always wears protective goggles,
protective gloves and heavy-duty shoes when
working.
Do not carry the machine by the cable.
Always remove the plug from the power supply
socket before carrying out any work on the
machine, when interrupting work and when not
using the machine.
Always place the cable to the rear away from
the machine.
Apply the machine to the plastic material only
when switched on.
Always provide for secure footing when
working.
Firmly clamp the work piece if it dose not
remain stationary from its own weight.
The knife should not rub on the jaws: Possible
danger of cutting tool breakage.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
material thickness.
For further notes on safety , we refer to the enclosed red print, safety instruction sheet.
Polyester, GFK, Formica, etc.
Operating Instructions for the Cable Pipe Cutter 3500
To avoid any disturbance please read the following instructions:
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Spare Parts for Cable Pipe Cutter 3500
Before working on machine disconnect from power
supply by removing plug from socket.
Wear protective glasses!
Replacing the Knife
Clamp the machine in a vice on the clamping surfaces
SV between aluminium protective jaws.
Unscrew the screws 70 and remove the spring plate 71.
Remove the spring 72. Remove the Cotter Pin 76 and the Washer
77. Push back the knife pin 78.
Do NOT interchange the Spacing Shims 79: the wrong spacing
could ruin the jaws and knife.
Insert a new knife with the old spacing Shims 79. Insert the knife pin
8. Mount the washer 77 and the Cotter Pin 76.
Insert the spring 72. Reassemble spring plate 71.
Replacing the Jaws
Loosen the screws 80 and remove the jaws 82. Press out the
positioning pins 81. Mount new jaws and positioning pins. Tighten
the screws 80.
Adjusting the knife Clearance
For clearance between knife and jaws that is too large, loosen the
fillister head screw 67. Adjust the clearance with the setscrew 68.
Retighten the fillister head screw 67.
The knife must not rub on the jaws: Danger of breakage.
Note: If heavy burring is produced while cutting, repeat the
adjustment.
Sharpening the Knife/Jaws
The Knife and the Jaws must be sharpened and adjusted at the
same time. This work should be performed by an authorised
DRÄCO customer service location. Send in the complete machine
for this purpose.
Shearhead 3500 cpl. without Motor
Pinion with gear cpl Pos 39, 44-48
Flat Fillister Head Screw
Flat Fillister Head Screw
Knife adjusting screw with adjusting
screw
Supporting roller in metal
Phone + 49 (0) 7153-8217-0
Fax + 49 (0) 7153-8217-66
Manufacturing Roofing System
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Spare Parts List for DRÄCO Cable Pipe Cutter 3500
Replacing/Adjusting the Knife
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