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OPERATION

GENERAL

This section describes the controls, features, and normal 

operating procedures for the FD 540 Series Burster. This 

section also identifies and describes the control devices of the 

machines. Familiarity with these devices is very important in 

order to operate this machine properly.

SAFETY

The machine has built-in safety devices to protect the operator, 

but these devices do not replace good operative practices. 

      --Do not touch any moving parts while the machine is on.

      --Keep fingers, long hair, jewelry and loose clothing away 

from any moving parts.     

      --Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Summary of Contents for FD 540

Page 1: ...FD 540 Burster OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION...

Page 2: ...LLATION Unpacking 2 Assembly 2 OPERATION General 4 Safety 4 Control Feature Function 5 Form Set up Procedure with Slitters 7 Form Set up Procedure with Tractor Slitters 9 Bursters with Imprinter Featu...

Page 3: ...y from underside of top surface Place Burster on table with infeed end of machine over large hole in table top The Burster should t ush with table on all sides Push J bolt up and turn so that J bolt h...

Page 4: ...hreaded inserts in the Burster Fig 2 3 Insert all four screws two 2 on underside of stacker tray without tightening them Once they are all in tighten with a medium Phillips screwdriver Fig 2 4 To inst...

Page 5: ...ver Parts Required 1 Infeed Brush Assembly Packed with Burster 4 6 32 Phillips Pan Head Screws Packed in Accessory Box 1 Unpack the infeed brush assembly and inspectfor damage 2 Place the infeed brush...

Page 6: ...machines Familiarity with these devices is very important in order to operate this machine properly SAFETY The machine has built in safety devices to protect the operator but these devices do not repl...

Page 7: ...p Button Stops Burster Paper Guides Restrict side to side movement of form while it is entering the burster Infeed Guide Brush Holds forms in place as they are fed over Infeed Table Blade Indicator Ma...

Page 8: ...the burst Safety Cover Interlock Switch Cuts power to the speed control when safety cover is opened Machine will not run with the cover open Jam Detection Switch Cuts power to the motor instantaneousl...

Page 9: ...orm length of the Form Setting Indicator Push the knob back in Fig 8 4 Push the paper guides apart 5 Thread the form under the infeed rod over the paper table and under the iinfeed brush 6 Lightly pre...

Page 10: ...that run the length of the form Fig 11 The Tear Bar height is adjustable to accommodate the characteristics of various forms To adjust the height the tear bar must be pushed to compress the spring and...

Page 11: ...you do not wish to slit push the Edge Slitters apart and out of the way To use Center Slitter position Slitters where cut is desired tighten thumbscrew and set screws 4 Continue with steps 10 thru 11...

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Page 13: ...on the Ink Roller If the Setscrews are not in plain view use the Handwheel to bring them into view Slide the Ink Roller well away from the Signature area on the Check 6 Loosen Setscrews on Platen Cyl...

Page 14: ...paper has a natural curve Sometimes thia curve tends to catch air and sail If this occurs try running them upside down 2 Perforations vary in strength If the forms are bursting hard tearing or breaki...

Page 15: ...sed Jam detector not activating Jam Detection Switch Forms creep to one side Infeed guides not set properly Tension not uniform across the roller Edge of form not under roller Burster stalls tears for...

Page 16: ...ent Feed roller tension Uneven Inking Ink Roll not adjusted uniformly Ink Roll dried up or not turning freely Signature patch worn or installed improperly Uneven Signature Position Forms not in Tracto...

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