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F.200/TITAN 200/MAR 97
ADJUSTMENTS
Backgauge Gib Adjustments
If the backgauge does not stay squared or jumps up
and down when jogging paper against it, the backgauge
gib screws are probably loose or worn.
To Adjust:
1. Send the backgauge near the rear of the table.
2. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the leadscrew cover under the table.
4. Loosen the two side gib screws and the bottom
nylon guide screws (fig. 31).
5. Tighten the bottom, nylon guide screws until they
just touch the guide. Do not overtighten or they could
cause the backgauge to bind.
6. Similarly, turn the side gib screws in until they just
touch the guide. Lock in position with the jam nuts.
7. Run the backgauge back and forth the length of the
table using the backgauge glide control. Check for any
binding. Readjust if necessary.
NOTE: The screws should be tightened to hold the
backgauge square against the guide rail. Excessive
tightening will cause the backgauge to bind and cause
premature wear of all components.
Squaring the Backgauge
To test if the backgauge is square, place a small lift of
paper against the left side guide and the backgauge
and make a cut. Now, leaving the backgauge in the
same position, flip the lift over and push it against the
right guide and backgauge. Make another cut to see if
any of the paper will trim off. Run two checks, one
starting on the left and moving to the right. The other,
moving from the right to the left. If paper is trimmed in
either sequence, the backgauge is out of square.
1. As machine wears, make sure the backgauge gibs
are set properly first (see Backgauge Gibs under the
Adjustments section).
NOTE: This is not necessary on initial machine setup
as gibs have been adjusted at the factory.
2. Remove the rear plexiglass table cover.
3. Loosen the two backgauge screws (fig. 32).
4. Place a 90° square or triangle against the backgauge
and left side guide. Square the backgauge, hold it in
place, and tighten the two screws.
Note: Once the backgauge is square, restore power
to the machine and check the backgauge accuracy (see
the “Operating Controls/Maintenance Mode/
Parameters/Accuracy Adjust” section of this manual)
to make sure it is accurate.
(fig. 32)
backgauge
screws
Gib Screws
Nylon Guide
Screws
(fig. 31)
CAUTION: Several of the following
tests require the machine to be
operational for checking and
adjusting. Be very careful that tools and other
people are clear of moving parts and that the
cutter is not accidentally operated while
adjustments are being made. Whenever
working on the machine, disconnect the
power and lock it out (see SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, page 6) unless the directions
specifically require the machine to be
powered.
NOTICE: UNSUPPORTED PRODUCT!
NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE!
NO REPAIR PARTS AVAILABLE!
