MBM Corporation STITCHFOLD Trimmer User Manual
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OPERATION
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................ 3
Specifications ..................................................... 3
Safety ................................................................. 4, 5
Installation .......................................................... 6-8
Setup .................................................................. 9
Control Panel ..................................................... 10
Operation ........................................................... 11, 12
Maintenance ....................................................... 13
Adjustments ....................................................... 14
Fuses Access ...................................................... 15
Preventive Maintenance ..................................... 15
Knife Removal & Installation ......................... 16-19
Clearing A Trimming Jam ............................... 19
Knife Care Tips ................................................. 20
Notes .................................................................. 21
Trouble Shooting ............................................... 22-25
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INTRODUCTION
MBM Corporation is proud to introduce another addition to its complete line of equipment for bookletmaking.
Now you have the ability to trim books in-line! This combination offers you reliability and versatility that
improves production and reduces downtime.
Trimmer Features:
In-line face trimming of booklets
Jam detection
Electrical interface for communication with StitchFold Bookletmaking System
Safety interlock
See-through top cover
TRIMMER SPECIFICATIONS
Unit Weight: 236 Pounds
Speed: Up to 2,400 booklets per hour (115Vac machine)
Capacity: Minimum
4.00" cut width x 4.13" to fold (trim length)
2 sheets 20# bond thickness
Maximum
12.71" cut width x 9.00" to fold (trim length)
50 sheets 20# bond thickness (0.20")
.625" maximum material trim
Booklets: 4.25" x 5.5", 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", 4.75" x 4.75 "CD", & metric sizes
(All booklets with or without trim stock on one or three sides)
Output: Indexing conveyor
Footprint: 16.50" x 18.38"
Dimensions: Height 27.38" Width 26.42" Length without discharge table 25.90"
Length with fully extended discharge table 48.44"
Modes: Trim or No-trim
Electrical: Standard outlet - 115 Volts, 60 Hz, 6 Amps (1/4 HP)
Optional: 230Vac, 50 Hz, 3 Amps
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
1. Make sure electrical power is turned off before performing any adjustment or maintenance.
2. Keep hands, hair, tools, and clothing clear of
trimming area.
SAFETY
5.
6.
NEVER REACH UNDER THE KNIFE Severe
lacerations or dismemberment could result.
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER WITHOUT
THE B2000 BOOKLETMAKER AND SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
3. Become familiar with the moving components
of your machine. Keep fingers away from
areas that could pinch or cut.
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when changing
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the cutter knife. Severe lacerations or dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures.
6. A well maintained machine is a safer machine.
Clean and lubricate the machine at regular intervals. Check machine daily for broken or
worn parts. Replace as necessary. DO NOT
attempt to operate the machine if a part is broken.
7. See "SAFETY GUARDS" below! If you are
unsure how to safely operate your trimmer, contact
your Service Representative.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF TRIMMING AREA AND ANY MOVING PARTS!
NEVER OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE!
SAFETY GUARDS (figs 1 & 2)
A. Top Cover: Blocks access to mechanism that
drives the trimming knife and conveyor belts.
An electrical interlock keeps the machine
turned off unless this guard is closed. Do not
stick your fingers under the top guard!
B. Front Upper Cover: Blocks access to the trim-
ming knives and the mechanism that drives the
upper trimming knife.
C. Infeed Table Bottom Cover: Blocks access to
infeed conveyor belts.
D. Front Lower Cover: Blocks access to danger-
ous electric voltage and mechanisms that can
pinch or cut. Be sure to disconnect electrical
power before removing this cover.
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E. Right Side Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
F. Rear Upper Cover: Blocks access to danger-
ous electric voltage and control circuit connections. Be sure to disconnect electrical
power before removing this cover.
G. Rear Lower Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
H. Left Side Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
A. Top Cover
B Front Upper
Cover
Infeed Table
C.
Bottom
Cover
D.
Front Lower
Cover
SAFETY GUARDS
E. Right Side
Cover
F. Rear Upper
Cover
G. Rear Lower
Cover
(Fig 1)
H. Left Side
Cover
(Fig 2)
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE UNCRATING:
Examine the crate for visible damage. If the crate
is damaged, the machine might be damaged. Notify
the carrier who delivered the machine.
UNCRATING THE MACHINE:
Carefully remove the machine from its container.
Lift the machine by grasping its strong framework.
Tugging on cables, covers, or other delicate components could cause damage.
Examine the machine for damages incurred during
shipping. Do not install a damaged machine.
Notify the carrier immediately, and be sure to get
a signed copy of the Carrier Inspector's Report of
the damage incurred. Your service representative
will assist you in determining the cost of repairs.
CB145A Nut
CB379 Screw
RTM1327A Key
Back Cover
of Bookletmaker
(Fig 3)
ELECTRICAL POWER:
The power cord can be plugged into any 115V, 60
Hz, 1 Phase, 15 Amp circuit. The machine draws
less than 6 amps.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM:
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER
WITHOUT THE B2000
BOOKLETMAKER AND SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM CONNECTED.
Connect the safety interlock system as follows:
1. Remove the back cover (see fig 3) from the
Bookletmaker.
2. Put the bolt through the washer of the safety
key assembly and screw the bolt half way into
the back cover of the Bookletmaker (see fig 4).
3. Install and securely tighten the nut onto the end
of the bolt (see fig 5). The bolt must only be
removeable by removing the nut first.
4. Install the back cover onto the Bookletmaker
(see fig 5).
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(Fig 4)
(Fig 5)
(Fig 6)
(Fig 7)
TRIMMER TO BOOKLETMAKER CONNECTIONS:
1. Adjust the height of the trimmer so that the top
of the trimmer infeed table is about even with
the middle of the BookletMakers top discharge
roller (see fig 6).
2. Position the trimmer behind the BookletMaker
so that the trimmer's infeed table is centered
with the BookletMakers discharge, and slightly
away from the BookletMaker's top discharge
roller (see figs. 7&8).
3. Install the safety interlock key that is hanging
from the bottom of the back cover (see fig 9).
(Fig 8)
(Fig 9)
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(Fig 10) (Fig 11)
DISCHARGE CONVEYOR TABLE:
Install discharge conveyor table per illustrations
(figs 10, 11, & 12).
(Fig 12)
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