Yaesu ZCUT-10 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

Thank you very much for purchasing our tape dispenser ZCUT-10. Most of the function is the same as ZCUT-9GR, but the function to fold the tape edge is added. This is most effective feature to remove a tape very easily in production process required or end customers removing a tape. Please read this instruction manual carefully in order to use this machine properly. After that, please keep this manual in your file and read it again as need arises.

Please read before use

P2 P3 P3 P4 P5-6 P7 P8 P8 P9 P9 P10 P10 P10 P11 P11 P12 P12-13 P14 P14 P15

Read Before Use Safety Instructions Definition of Warning and Caution Symbols Warning Identification of Parts Load the Tape Set the Tape Length Mode Setting Programing Function Folding Mode How to Manage a Curling Tape Use Narrow Tape / Use Two Rolls in a Same Time Other Functions Replace the Blade Unit Maintenance When tape jammed is happened Error Messages Trouble Shooting Specifications Warranty

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicate that miss-handing may result in danger and that the operator is at risk of injury, or the machine is at risk of damage.

Indicates Caution

A symbol within the triangle, or the description, will indicate a specific hazard.

A Prohibited Action

A symbol within the circle, or the description, will indicate prohibited action.

A Required Action

A symbol within the circle, or the description, will indicate the required action.

Definition of Warning and Caution Symbols

Warning

Caution

The safety guidelines in this Instruction Manual must be observed in order to prevent damage to the machine or injury to the operator or other persons.

The safety guidelines presciribed "Warning " and "Caution" describe possible injury or damage that may be suffered from operating or maintaining the machine in a manner other than as described in this Instruction Manual.

Read and follow the safety precautions carefully before reading the Instruction Manual.

Safety Instructions

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Warning

Do not plug in, unplug the cord, or operate the machine with wet hands.

Failure to observe this may result in injury due to electric shock.

Never insert your finger, or any other body part, or any foreign object into the machine.

Failure to observe this may result in injury.

Keep hair or loose clothing away from the machine while it is operating.

Failure to observe this may result in injury.

This machine is intended for industrial use only. Do not allow untrained operators or children to operate the machine. Failure to observe this may result in injury.

Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine prior to replacing the blade unit or peforming any maintenance on the machine.

Failure to observe this may result in serious injury.

Do not use this machine for anything other than its specified applications.

Use of the machine for any unintended applications can cause injury to the operator or failure of the machine.

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SENSOR

BLADE UNIT

FLEXIBLE TAPE SUPPORT

TAPE HOLDER ADJUST LEVER

CONTROL PANEL

Identification Of Parts

UPPER CASE

AUTO / MANUAL MODE BUTTON

LED (Blue LED)

LED(Green LED)

REV BUTTON

START BUTTON

FWD BUTTON

SELECT BUTTON

＋BUTTON

－BUTTON

DISPLAY

CONTROL PANEL

HOLD DOWN ROLLER UNIT

ROLLER LOCK LEVER

TAPE OUTLET

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BLADE UNIT RELEASE LEVER

BOTTOM OF BODY

SEPARATOR

BLADE OIL

ASSIST STAND

GUIDE PLATE

FUSE HOLDER

FUSE

SPARE FUSE

POWER SWITCH

LOWER TAPE HOLDER

TAPE FEED ROLLER

TAPE INLET

HOLD DOWN ROLLER RELEASE BUTTON

TAPE HOLDER

AC CORD INLET

Identification Of Parts

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◆Plug in the AC CORD to the AC CORD INLET.

◆Make sure the POWER SWITCH is off then plug into an appropriate 　grounded AC outlet.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH on.

When the POWER SWITCH is turned on, a buzzer will has a sound.

At this moment, the mode is set to MANUAL.

◆Press the HOLD DOWN ROLLER RELEASE BUTTON.

◆Place a roll of tape in the machine.

◆Hold the tape by adjusting the TAPE HOLDERS.

Adjust the TAPE HOLDERS to a proper width, slide the TAPE HOLDER ADJUST LEVER from the front to the rear of the machin then close it.

The TAPE HOLDERS should hold the roll lightly in the center of the cavity of the machine.

This is very important because it keeps the tape in the center.

The tape passes over the SENSOR in front of the BLADE UNIT.

To support a larger roll of tape, pull the LOWER HOLDER out.

◆Put the tape on the TAPE FEED ROLLER.

◆Press the FWD BUTTON until the tape comes out from the TAPE OUTLET.

When using a strong sticky adhesive tape, pull a little bit tape out in positioning into the TAPE INLET.

Press the FWD BUTTON continuously for a few seconds, also help the tape in positioning in the TAPE INLET.

◆After the tape is loaded and the TAPE HOLDERS are adjusted, close the HOLD DOWN ROLLER UNIT.

◆Press the START BUTTON.

Remove the first piece of tape and discard it.

Always use Tweezers to remove tape.

Whenever set the tape, make sure that adhesive side of tape is always faced down.

◆When you take the roll of tape out from the machine, pull the tape 　backward and pressing REV BUTTON.

Load the Tape

POWER SWITCH

OUTLET

AC CORD INLET

remove the tape

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◆Make sure that Blue LED is off. When the LED LAMP is flashing or turned on, press AUTO/MANUAL

MODE and turn off the LED LAMP.

◆Press the START BUTTON once, the machine will feed-in a piece of tape then cut it out based on your set length.

◆To cut another piece, press START BUTTON again.

◆Make sure that the Blue LED is flashing.

When the LED LAMP's lights are off, press AUTO/MANUAL BUTTON and let the LED LAMP to flash.

◆Press the START BUTTON once, the machine will feed-in a piece of tape then cut it out based on your set length. When that piece of tape is removed, the machine will feed-in another

piece then cut it out. The machine will feed-in and cut a new piece of tape once the piece of

tape is remomved.

AUTO MODE

MANUAL MODE

◆Make sure that DISPLAY indicating <cutting length>. The cutting length is always indicates in some alphabets like A,b,C,d,E,F.

◆Set the cutting length. Set your needed length by using +/- BUTTON. The cutting length is adjustable in between 5 mm to 999 mm. Can set six different length by using SELECT BUTTON. If you press +/- BUTTON in a short while, the length in changed to 1 mm. And if you press +/- BUTTON longer, if shows fast foraward.

Caution The actual length is differ from the displayed length

depends on the type

of the tape and its condition. When cutting short length of tape, the length may not cut consistently

or tape is jammed. Try several test cuts to insure proper operation. If pressing －BUTTON for setting from b to F, you will be able to set ZERO. However, machine will not start while alarming even though pressing

START BUTTON.

Mode Setting

Set the Tape Length

START

CUT and STAND BY

REMOVE THE TAPE

TAPE FEED

FLASHING

LIGHT ON

INDICATE CUTTING LENGTH

SET THE CUTTING LENGTH

INCREASE NUMBER

DECREASE NUMBER

SET AUTO / MANUAL

SELECT

＋

－

A～F

AUTO

MANU

LIGHT OFF

BLUE LED LAMP

MANUAL MODE

AUTO MODE

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順送りカット機能

SELECT

START

Green LED

Programing Function

Folding Mode

Function that cuts the material registered from A to F accordingly. As refer to the following figure, operation will keep working. This function may apply every mode.

◆Please follow the instruction on page 7.

◆Set the cutting length from A to F as you prefer.

◆Please set the cutting length in ZERO for between B to F if not necessary.

Then skip the position registered with ZERO accordingly and operate repeatedly.

◆Apply the cutting length to your first cutting.

◆Press AUTO/MANUAL BUTTON more than 1 second.

Then [ . ] will appear on the lower right of Alphabet.

◆Press AUTO/MANUAL button and select AUTO MODE or MANUAL MODE.

◆Press START BUTTON and tape is ready to take.

When setting MANUAL MODE, the next cutting length will be desplayed. When setting AUTO MODE, the next cutting tape is ready to take with displaying the cutting length.

◆When discontinuing Program Function, please press AUTO/MANUAL BUTTON longer and make sure that [ . ] is eliminated.

Operating Example

in the case of 6 different cut length setting in the case of zero setting for E. F.

A～u

：A 100mm

Set a cutting length

Programing Function setting

Press more than 1 second

Buzzer sound

Setting example

AUTO/MANUAL setting

MANUAL MODE

AUTO MODE

Confirm [ . ] description

Display the first cutting length

This mode is to fold the tape edge. This mode can be used with other function.

◆Press SELECT BUTTON more than 1 second. Green LED will be flashing if pressing SELECT BUTTON more than 1 second. If setting is completed and press START BUTTON, a piece of tape with folding the edge as set the cutting length will be ready to take after pressing START BUTTON again.

◆Set other mode as depends on your requirement.

◆In the case of folding mode, minimum cutting length is 15mm.

The folding length is fixed by 7mm.

◆When cancelling folding mode, please press SELECT BUTTON more than 1 second. Please make sure that green LED is off.

Green LED Flassing

Feed a tape without folding the edge

Feed a tape with folding the edge

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How to Manage a Curling Tape

Use Narrow Tape / Use Two Rolls in a Same Time

Other Functions

◆Press the HOLD DOWN ROLLER RELEASE BUTTON in order to open the HOLD DOWN ROLLER UNIT.

◆Extend the ROLLER LOCK LEVER so that the roller will not turn.

◆Close the HOLD DOWN ROLLER UNIT.

With the rollers locked, the tension may cause the length to vary.

Cut several test pieces in order to adjust the length if needed..

If the tape is lesser than 25 mm width or you want to dispense two rolls in a same time, use the SEPARATOR.

Cut lesser than 10 mm width of tape, put the GUIDE PLATE on the SEPARATOR.

◆Remove the SEPARATOR from the bottom of body.

◆Open the HOLD DOWN ROLLER UNIT.

◆Insert the SEPARATOR into the body by slotting in to the bottom of the cavity.

◆When you cut the tape lesser than 10 mm, put the GUIDE PLATE onto the

Separator.

◆Place one roll of the tape or either side by inserting a SEPARATOR for loading tape.

◆To hold the tape by adjusting TAPE HOLDERS, it is unnecessary to push the SEPARATOR out of position.

When dispensing two roll of tapes in a same time, it is a must to feed-in both of its' length in a same time.

◆Remove the first piece of tape.

◆When the second piece of the tape is removed, both side

of tapes are also

dispensed.

FLEXIBLE TAPE SUPPORT

When you cut the tape longer or cut non-adhesive tape / film, use FLEXIBLE TAPE SUPPORT in order to avoid the tape fall down.

ASSIST STAND

Based on the tape material or workpiece purpose, use the ASSIST STAND in order to let the body of machine towards a lower level.

SEPARATOR

GUIDE PLATE

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②

③

①

Whenever you clean or replace the BLADE UNIT, do not touch the sharp edge of the blade.

Only Blade is not accepted to be replaced. It needs to change with the whole Blade Unit.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH off.

◆Remove the BLADE UNIT by releasing the BLADE UNIT RELEASE LEVER.

◆Install the new BLADE UNIT into the body.

◆Push down on the housing firmly until it is locked.

Make sure that the lower blade is positioned properly, turn the BLADE UNIT over and take a look the bottom edge of the lower blade.

Clean the Blade Unit

When cutting tapes with heavy adhesive, the residue will remain on the blade gradually. It is necessary to remove the BLADE UNIT for cleaning.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH off.

◆Remove the BLADE UNIT by releasing BLADE UNIT RELEASE LEVER.

◆Put some alcohol on a clean dry cloth, or use a swab to remove the residue.

◆Replace the BLADE UNIT.

Lubricate the Blade

Lubricate the blade in order to prevent residue stick on the blade.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH off.

◆Remove the BLADE UNIT from the body.

◆Locate three oil holes on the back side of the top blade.

◆Drip one drop of BLADE OIL into each hole.

◆Also lubricate LOWER BLADE GUIDE.

◆Do not lubricate over and over again.

Wipe the spare oil away by using cotton cloth.

◆Replace the BLADE UNIT into the body.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH on.

Make several test cuts in order to make sure the tape will not fall down from the TAPE OUTLET.

Clean the Sensors

There are two pairs of SENSORS below the TAPE OUTLET. If the opening is covered by tape residue or debris, the SENSORS will not detect the presence tape. Always keep clean around the SENSORS. To protect the SENSOR, clean the openings after removed the BLADE UNIT carefully.

Replace the Blade Unit

Maintenance

BE CAREFUL TO HANDLE THE SENSORS

REMOVE BLADE UNIT

INSTALL BLADE UNIT

LOWER BLADE GUIDE

EXTREME CARE OF BLADE

OIL HOLESOIL HOLES

Clean the Body

Put neutral detergent on a damp cloth to clean the body. Do not use alcohol or solvent to clean the plastic parts.

Clean the Rollers

When waste of tape glue is found, please refer to page 12 and follow the procedure for cleaning the inside of the machine.

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FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH

APPER CASE

When tape jammed is happened

1) When operating by manual mode, tape doesn’t come properly even if pressing START BUTTON.

2) When operating by auto mode, the next tape doesn’t come even if taking the tape ready.

3) Tape doesn’t come even if you hear the sound of motor working. Please take the following procedure when you find the problems as mentioned above.

◆Open HOLD DOWN ROLLER UNIT.

◆While pressing REV BUTTON, please pull the tape out backward.

◆Remove BLADE UNIT after switching off and removing power

cord from the machine. Then check the inside of the machine and remove something if you find some waste of tapes on the ROLLERS or BLADE UNIT.

◆Install BLADE UNIT into the body.

◆Connect POWER CORD to machine and switch on.

◆Take a proper procedure and set your tape accordingly.

In the operation procedure as mentioned above, please take the following steps if you can’t pull a tape from machine.

◆Open UPPER CASE.

1) Pull Upper Case backward (2mm).

2) Lift UPPER CASE up while pulling it.

◆Connect POWER CORD to machine and switch on. (When opening UPPER CASE, operating board for folding function can move only for operation check.)

◆Press FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH more than 1 sec. (Stop automatically to the maximum tape outlet position.)

◆Remove the waste of tape jammed by using tweezers.

◆Press FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH once again

more than 1 sec. (Stop automatically to the original position.)

◆Close UPPER CASE and install BLADE UNIT into the body.

◆Take a proper procedure and set your tape accordingly.

The buzzer will has a sound then a message will flash and show on the DISPLAY.

E-02 Blade is Out of Position

A signal shows that the blade is not installed well or machine stops because of the thickness or hardness of the tape.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH off.

◆Remove the BLADE UNIT by releasing the BLADE UNIT RELEASING

LEVER then lift the assembly out of the body.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH on.

◆Press the FWD BUTTON and feed -in the

tape once, cut the tape in between

the TAPE OUTLET and the BLADE UNIT by scissor.

◆Press the REV BUTTON to remove the tape.

◆Clean the BLADE UNIT and lubricate the LOWER BLADE GUIDE.

◆Check the lower blade position and replace the BLADE UNIT.

POWER SWITCH IS OFF

POWER SWITCH IS ON

REMOVE BLADE UNIT

CLEAR THE ERROR

CLEAR THE BLADE

FEED THE TAPE

REMOVE THE TAPE

SET THE TAPE

FWD

REV

START

Error Messages

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E-03 Motor is Stopped

Indicates that the motor is stopped because of overload.

◆Press the START BUTTON to clear the error message.

◆Press the REV BUTTON to remove the tape.

◆Turn the POWER SWITCH off.

◆Check the BLADE UNIT and TAPE OUTLET carefully.

◆Clear and take away the spare tape waste or sticky residue by using

tweezers.(Clean ROLLER UNIT as depens on the condition.)

E-04 Motor Position Error for Folding Function

This is likely to happen when motor is overloaded and stopped.

◆Remove BLADE UNIT.

◆Switch off and remove POWER CORD from the machine.

(When tape is jammed, please refer to “When tape jammed is happened” and open UPPER CASE.)

◆Push POWER CORD into machine and switch on. (In the case of opening UPPER CASE, FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH is only moved.)

◆Press FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH more than 1 sec. (Stop automatically to the maximum tape outlet position.)

◆Remove the waste of tape jammed by using tweezers.

◆Press FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH once again more than 1 sec.

(Stop automatically to the original position.)

◆Close UPPER CASE. (Operating board turns on electricity and resumes operating.)

◆Pull your tape backward while pressing REV BUTTON.

◆Install BLADE UNIT into the body.

◆Take a proper procedure and set your tape accordingly.

Do not use the tape if static electricity generates over 1000V. It may cause failure to the machine.

Do not touch the Blade when you are correcting an error under POWER SWITCH is on.

Turn off the POWER SWITCH and stop using the machine. If the machine cannot work normally after correcting the error. It seems that nothing wrong without any error messages.

CLEAR THE ERROR

REMOVE THE TAPE

SET THE TAPE

START

REV

REMOVE THE WASTE OF TAPE JAMMED

REMOVING BLADE UNIT

SET A TAPE

FOLDING OPERATION CHECK SWITCH

Pressing more than 1 second

OPEN UPPER CASE

CLOSE UPPER CASE

INSTALL BLADE UNIT

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Before returning the machine for repair, please check the followings.

Trouble Shooting

If the machine still can not operate properly, stop using the machine immediately and contact vendor for repair authorization.

Digital is not displayed even though switching on.

UPPER CASE may not be closed properly.

BLADE UNIT may not be installed correctly.

Close UPPER CASE properly.

The tape length is different from the setting length.

Display E-02 after installing BLADE UNIT.

The adhesive is too strong. The tape is slipping. The tape is elastic.

Correct the setting after cutting several test pieces.

Refer to E-02 Error Message on P12 and install BLADE UNIT once again.

In the case of auto mode, the next tape doesn’t dispense properly.

Some objects may be found on the sensor.

The tape has extremely low reflectance.

Sensor is exposed to an intense light and error is happened.

Not go through the sensor.

Remove the objects.

Some types of tape may not be used under AUTO mode.

The machine should be placed to another position.

Use SEPARATOR when using the tape width less than 25mm.

The POWER SWITCH is on, but the machine can not run.

The FUSE has been blown.

The AC CORD is loosen.

Check whether the AC CORD plug in the outlet firmly. Replace new FUSE.

Stop using the machine immediately even though the FUSE is blown again after replacing.

Power Requirement 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz Input Voltage Range ±5% Wattage 25W Dimensions 116mm(W) x 148mm(H) x 222mm(D) Weight 1.83 KG. Body Material ABS Tape Length 5mm - 999mm (Folding Function-OFF) 15mm - 999mm (Folding Function-ON) Tape Width 6mm - 60mm Feeding Speed 200mm/sec. (craft tape) 53pcs/min. (in the case of cutting craft tape 100mm length) 43pcs/min. (in the case of cutting craft tape 100mm length with folding the edge) Max. Outside Dia. of Roll 300 mm Accessories Power Cord 2A Fuse [Built-In Inlet] Separator / Guide Plate / Blade Oil

Specifications

Remarks ◆The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

◆The length of the tape may differ from the set length depending upon the type of the tape or its condition.

◆Some types of tape available with the machine may not be cut depending upon conditions.

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We warrant to the original purchaser of the product that will be free form defects in material or workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the product, when given normal wear and proper usage. The limited warranty for the machine shall be for a period of 180 days form the date of purchase. The spare parts such as Cutting Blades, Rollers, are not covered under the warranty period as they are considered as "wear parts". This warranty is only valid if the product:

◆Was not damaged while being installed.

◆Was operated in accordance with products's specifications,

instructions and any technical support directions.

◆Was not modified or damaged by tempering, user error, accident,

disaster, abuse, misuse, power supply, power application, alternation, repair, modification, a fix or replacement by someone other than the original product.

Warranty

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YAESU KEIKOGYO CO., LTD.

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Phone 81-3-3888-8751

Fax 81-3-3888-1592

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