Formax FD 380, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
1. Place power switch in the “ON” position.
2. Extend the catch tray as required.
3. Move the stacker wheels to the proper position for
the paper size (Fig. 4) ( Refer to chart on page 8).
4. Raise the in-feed tray lever.
5. Set the paper side guides for the paper you’re using
and lock in position.
6. Neatly stack paper on the in-feed tray.
7. Lower the in-feed tray lever.
8. Select the type of fold desired (Fig 5).
9. Press the “Test” button on the control panel to check
the folds. Fine adjustments can be made with the
adjustment knob at the end of the plate (Fig 6).
NOTE: When the “Test” or “Start” button is pressed, the
fold plate stops go to the “home” position then reposition
to the programmed setting.
10. If the fold is skewed, lower the paper table extension
and turn the skew adjustment knob left or right to make
corrections (Fig 7).
11. Once you’re satisfi ed with the test folds, press the
“Start” button to operate the machine.
12. Adjust machine speed to desired level.
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Stacker Wheels
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Skew Adjuster Skew Adjuster
Fold selection button
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