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OPERATING GUIDELINES
From Main Menu to Digital offset Mode
Standby mode heater “OFF”
(UP and DOWN button pushed for more than 10 seconds
Digital offset mode heater “OFF”
Offset 1 degree higher heater “OFF”
No offset value heater “OFF”
(UP button pushed)
(DOWN button pushed)
Offset 1 degree lower heater “OFF”
(DOWN button pushed)
(DOWN button pushed)
Offset 2 degrees lower heater “OFF”
(Wait 3-6 seconds Offset value is saved, and
exits back to standby mode)
Example:
1. Set temperature is 200.
2. Measured temperature by external temperature probe
is 220.
3. We need to offset by –20.
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OPERATING GUIDELINES
EASY MODE
The easy mode is suited for novice users, the
appropriate temperature settings has already been pre-
programmed into the Ritocco, simply select what type of plastic
(ABS, or PLA ) you would like to work with.
Selecting ABS or PLA working mode:
1. Plug in the Ritocco the display would show “OFF” indicating
it is in the stand by mode, the heating element would not
be powered.
2. Press the up or down button to select between “ABS”,
“PLA”, or “***”. (*** indicates a temperature)
3. After selecting the type of plastic to be reworked on wait
for 3—6 seconds, the power level meter will start moving
indicating the system is now powering the heater.
4. If working on smaller or thinner pieces the working
temperature level may be lowered by pressing the down
button. The temperature may be lowered up to 10 levels .
5. If working on larger or thicker pieces the working
temperature level may be increased by pressing the up
button. Level may be increased up to 10 notches.
6. After working, the system may be put in standby mode by
simultaneously pressing both up and down buttons.
7. Unplug from power source if tool will not be used for long
periods.
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OPERATING GUIDELINES
From Main Menu to Digital offset Mode
Standby mode heater “OFF”
(UP and DOWN button pushed for more than 10 seconds
Digital offset mode heater “OFF”
Offset 1 degree higher heater “OFF”
No offset value heater “OFF”
(UP button pushed)
(DOWN button pushed)
Offset 1 degree lower heater “OFF”
(DOWN button pushed)
(DOWN button pushed)
Offset 2 degrees lower heater “OFF”
(Wait 3-6 seconds Offset value is saved, and
exits back to standby mode)
Example:
1. Set temperature is 200.
2. Measured temperature by external temperature probe
is 220.
3. We need to offset by –20.
11
OPERATING GUIDELINES
EASY MODE
The easy mode is suited for novice users, the
appropriate temperature settings has already been pre-
programmed into the Ritocco, simply select what type of plastic
(ABS, or PLA ) you would like to work with.
Selecting ABS or PLA working mode:
1. Plug in the Ritocco the display would show “OFF” indicating
it is in the stand by mode, the heating element would not
be powered.
2. Press the up or down button to select between “ABS”,
“PLA”, or “***”. (*** indicates a temperature)
3. After selecting the type of plastic to be reworked on wait
for 3—6 seconds, the power level meter will start moving
indicating the system is now powering the heater.
4. If working on smaller or thinner pieces the working
temperature level may be lowered by pressing the down
button. The temperature may be lowered up to 10 levels .
5. If working on larger or thicker pieces the working
temperature level may be increased by pressing the up
button. Level may be increased up to 10 notches.
6. After working, the system may be put in standby mode by
simultaneously pressing both up and down buttons.
7. Unplug from power source if tool will not be used for long
periods.
