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MOBILE AND WORKSHOP SERIES OPERATION MANUAL
October 2018 | Version: v1-0
Change of a Single Die
Die can also be changed one by one with the manual change tool:
1.
Select MANUAL MODE
2.
Open the master dies and STOP THE MOTOR
CAUTION ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR
CHANGE OF DIES WITH THE CHANGE TOOL
3.
Prior to installing dies, clean the contact surfaces of both the die and master
dies properly to avoid damaging the surfaces.
4.
Pull the pin in the master die with the tool delivered together with the machine.
5.
Insert the die with the retaining pin into the master die, die number always
towards you.
6.
Release the pull pin.
7.
After installing all the dies , make sure they are straight and properly seated
in the master dies.
The optional die rack and QC Tool enables the storing of die sets near the machine.
The whole die set can be installed into the master dies with a quick change tool at
one time.
Prior to Installation all contact surfaces of both the die set and master dies must be
cleaned to avoid damage.
Set the crimping diameter dial at 0.0 and retract the dies to the maximum opening.
Insert the pins of the tool into the selected die set in the die rack, turn the tool
clockwise and pull the whole set out.
Hold the handle of the quick change tool (shown in Figure. 7), and make sure your
hand will not get between the dies.
Mount the die set between the master dies and start closing the dies.
Close the master dies completely until the pins are locked in.
Remove the tool. The dies are now ready for use.
The die set is removed from the master dies in reverse order: close the dies, insert
the tool into the die set open the master dies and place the set back in to the die rack.
Quick Change Tool (Optional)
Figure. 7 - Engaging the Quick Change Tool
Disconnect the power prior to cleaning dies.
To avoid damaging master dies, make sure that all die set pins locate in their holes.
QUICK CHANGE TOOL
OPERATION
Figure. 8 - Engaging the Manual Change Tool