Proxxon Thermocut, Manual

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Service manual
Thermocut
Dear customer!
Please read the enclosed safety and operating instructions
before you use the PROXXON THERMOCUT the first time in
order to ensure safe and proper handling.
Overall view (Fig. 1):
1. On/Off switch
2. Temperature regulator
3. Standby LED
4. Knurled screw for clamping the cutting wire
5. Clamp
6. Wire spool
7. Screw for wire spool
8. Spool carrier
9. Screw for spool carrier
10. Guide slot
11. Cutting Wire
12. Lower wire guide
13. Slot for angle stop
14. Angle stop
15. Extension
Description of the device
With the PROXXON THERMOCUT you can cut polystyrene in a
clean and safe way. The standard equipment includes a spool
with cutting wire (ø 0.2 mm, length 30 m) and an adjustable
angle stop with an extension.
Technical data
Voltage: Primary 220 – 240 Volt, 50/60Hz
Secondary max. 10.5 Volt, 50/60Hz
Power rating: max. 20 watt
Dimensions of work surface: 370 x 260 mm
Max. cutting height: 140 mm
Working range: 350 mm
Weight: 2.9 kg
For use in dry environments only
Protection class II device
Please do not dispose off the machine!
Additional safety instructions
1. Provide good ventilation when using the device.
2. Observe the material suppliers safety instructions when
cutting.
3. The cutting wire is hot. Risk of skin burn!
4. Do not use the device near curtains or other combustible
materials.
5. Do not leave the device unattended when it is switched on.
6. Only use the supplied cutting wire or original PROXXON
replacement wire, otherwise the transformer can become
overloaded.
7. Switch off the device after use.
Assembling the THERMOCUT
Fit the clamp 1 (Fig. 2) on the underside of the device with the
aid of the enclosed knurled screw. Fasten the cable 2 to the
clamp with the screw 3. Tighten the screw well to ensure good
electrical contact (10.5 volt low voltage). Slide the spool carrier
8 (Fig. 1) on to the arm and fasten it with the screw 9.
Operation
Installing the cutting wire
1. Switch off the device.
2. Carefully unwind the cutting wire approx. 20 cm.
3. Open the lower wire guide by turning the knurled screw 4
(Fig. 1).
4. Thread the wire approx. 5 cm into the lower wire guide.
5. Clamp the wire by turning the knurled screw 4.
6. Push the clamp arm 5 lightly downwards with your left hand,
thread the wire through the guide slot 10 and fasten the wire
spool 6 so that the wire is slightly tensioned.
7. Release the arm. The wire is tensioned by the spring force of
the arm.
8. Check that the wire is at right angles to the work surface.
Adjust if necessary by sliding the spool carrier 8 or by
bending the clamp.
9. Connect the mains plug. Your device is now ready for use.
Cutting
10. Switch on the device with the switch 1 (Fig. 1)
(The transformer will make a humming sound).
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