
AK3160-61 GB.doc, JMS, 12-8-2011
Before putting the machine into service
1) Safe operation of the appliance is only
possible if you have completely read the
operator's manual
2) Check the wear plate (73)
3) Check depth of immersion of the punch
4) The mains voltage must correspond to the
information on the machine type plate.
5) The mains Voltage must correspond with the
charger.
Advice for operation
Check tools hourly for wear.
Never work with blunt tools!
Otherwise the machine may be overloaded.
Do not approach the work piece with the
machine until the machine has been
switched on and reached maximum speed.
Cooling and lubrication
The cutting result is improved and the service life
of the punch increased if the cutting track is
coated with oil before machining the work piece.
Recommended for steel: Punching and nibbling
oil, order no. HW103387. Recommended for
aluminium: Wisura oil, order no. HW125874
Interior cut-outs
Interior cut-outs require a start hole of at least 24
mm Ø.
Changing the cutting direction
For right/left-hand operation or if a sectional
sheet is to be machined, the tool and cutting
direction can be turned to the right or left.
• Loosen screw (78).
• Turn extension holder to the cutting direction
needed 90° (67)
• Tighten screw (78) again.
Wear plate
The wear plate (73) protects the holder (79 or 69).
Check wear plate regularly and replace if worn.
Depth of punch
Turn screw on eccentric shaft ( 55 ) with screw
driver. At the same time check dipping depth of
punch. Punch should dip approx. 1.0 mm (.02
to .04 in) into die.
Retighten set screw after a short nibbling
distance.
When changing the punch, take care that
punch (65) is firmly screwed into punch
extension (67). The same applies to fastening
of punch extension (74) in connecting rod pin
(63). Screw in firmly punch extension (74) by
means of an 8 mm fork wrench.
The fine-pitch thread between the two
extensions may only be screwed in (68/74)
loosely. Here the depth of penetration of the
punch can be adjusted.
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 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. In case of complaint please send the machine,
un-dismantled, to your dealer or the Dräco Service Centre
for electric power tools.
CE-Declaration of conformity
Environnemental protection
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is
in conformity with the following standards.
EC 98/37, EC 93/ 68 EWG, EC 04/108 EC, or
standardisation documents DIN EN ISO 12100-1,
DIN EN ISO 12100-2, EN 50 144, EN 55 014
09 Max Draenert
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
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Operating Instructions for the Akku Profile Nibbler AK 3160 + AK 3161
To avoid any disturbance please read the following instructions:
For your safety:
1 2 3 4 5
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 when damp and must not be
operated 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.
l Do not carry the machine by the cable.
l 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.
l Always place the cable to the rear away from
the machine.
l Apply the machine to the sheet metal only when
switched on.
l Always provide for secure footing when working.
l Firmly clamp the work piece if it dose not remain
stationary from its own weight.
l The knife should not rub on the jaws: Possible
danger of cutting tool breakage.
l Do not exceed the maximum allowable material
thickness especially when cutting over doublers,
folded joints or welded seams.
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For further notes on safety refer to enclosed sheet
nibbling oil (bottle 1,0L)
nibbling oil (spray 0,5L)
Battery Pack BXS 12V 2 Ah
- 24 Wh
Battery Pack BX 12 V 1.7 Ah-20 Wh

AK3160-61 GB.doc, JMS, 12-8-2011
Spare parts for DRÄCO Akku Profile Nibbler AK 3160 + AK 3161
Spare Parts List for Akku Profile Nibbler AK 3160 + AK 3161
Motor cpl. 12 Volt (Pos. 6-11)
High Capacity Battery Pack BXS12V/2 Ah
When ordering spares, please mention order number and voltage.
What should be remembered when starting
work?
Turn eccentric shaft (55) with screw driver.
b)
Check if dipping depth of punch is all right (see point 3.2, i).
What points should be noted when operating
the profile nibbler?
Always lubricate line of cut with of cut with oil in case of steel sheet and with kerosene in
case of aluminium sheet. If punching and nibbling oil (ordering No. 20198) is used, the
punch life can be increased when nibbling steel sheet.
b)
Check whether punch and die are sharp. Die must also be sharp on its face where it
supports the sheet.
Never nibble with blunt tools!
The nibbler works more smoothly if it is slightly lifted during operation.
What should be done when the punch is blunt? A
Undo set screw (78) approximately 4 turns.
b)
Withdraw tool head from housing.
c)
PN 4360 unscrew punch (65) from connecting rod pin (63).
PN 4361 unscrew punch (65) with its lower extension (68) from upper extension (74).
d)
Regrind face of punch (65) and bevel at the rear at longitudinal groove.
e)
Be careful that punch does not become shorter than the min. length (61 mm=2.44 in).
Shorter punches are unserviceable.
f)
Dress cutting edge slightly with oil stone.
g)
PN 4360 Screw punch into connecting rod pin.
PN 4361 Screw punch with its lower extension into upper extension.
h)
Slide tool head into housing (dismantle punch guide). Centre and secure with set screw
(78).
i)
Turn eccentric shaft (55) with screw driver. At the same time check dipping depth of
punch. Punch should dip approx. 1,0 mm (.02 to .04) into die.
k)
Retighten set screw after a short nibbling distance (78).
When changing the punch, take care that punch (65) is firmly screwed into punch
extension (68). The same applies to fastening of punch extension (74) in connecting rod
pin (63). Screw in firmly punch extension (74) by means of an 8 mm fork wrench. See fig.
page B.
The fine-pitch thread between the two extensions (68,74) may only be screwed in loosely.
Here the depth of penetration of the punch can be adjusted (compare. 3.2,i).
What should be done when die is blunt? A+B
Exchange old die for new one.
c)
Check if air gap between punch and die is equal on both sides.
d)
What must be done if air gap is not uniform? A+B
Align die (70) according to punch (65) so that air gap between punch and die is equal on
both sides.
c)
Screw on die and check air gap.
How the wearing plate is to be changed? A+B
Unscrew die (70) and punch guide (71).
b)
Turn punch (65) to top dead centre.
c)
Take out wearing plate sideways.
d)
Insert new wearing plate (73).
e)
Turn punch to bottom dead centre.
f)
Fasten die and punch guide with screw, check air gap (see point 3.4) and tighten screw.
Please note: Electric tools correspond to the governing safety regulations. Repair work may only be performed
by electrical engineers. Otherwise the operator may suffer injury. Use original spare parts only.
Max Draenert
GmbH & Co.KG Electric - Cordless - Pneumatic Tools - Machines
Germany
+49-7153-8217-0
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