Flange Machine
Part Number 6Z8303
General Maintenance
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1
Set the bottom knife
2
Set the top knife
3
Adjust the bottom knife left or right
4
Adjust the top knife left or right
5
Check the setting of the knives
Setting the Bottom Knife
To set the bottom knife:
1
Loosen the knife screw.
2
Manually move the knife until it is level with the top of the needle plate.
3
After the bottom knife is level with the needle plate, tighten the knife screw.
Next, set the top knife.
Setting the Top Knife
To set the top knife:
1
Rotate the handwheel until the knife reaches its lowest position.
2
Loosen the knife screw located at the front of the knife.
3
Set the knife 1.5 mm below the top of the bottom knife.
4
After the knife setting is correct, tighten the top knife screw.
Figure 8.11
Setting the knives
WARNING:
Use extreme caution when handling knives. The blades are
extremely sharp. When handling knives, always wear cut-
resistant gloves.
