Scotchman FI-8510-20M, Manual

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7.1B PIPE NOTCHER OPERATION
The following is Scotchman Industries’ recommendation for maintenance and alignment of this tool.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR UNIT,
PLEASE OBSERVE THESE SIMPLE RULES:
1. Keep the unit clean. Whenever dirt or metal chips accumulate, remove the 8mm limit screw
located in the center, at the rear of the punch. Lift out the punch holder and the two springs
(1/2 x 3 inch). Clean the unit with solvent.
2. CAUTION: Do not remove the M-10 dowel pin from the upper punch.
3. Check the alignment of the unit. After cleaning the unit, always check the alignment of the punch
And die section. To check the alignment, insert the punch and holder, without the springs, into the
housing and check the gap. SEE FIGURE 20 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
4. If proven correct, tighten the two 10mm socket head cap screws holding the die section in place.
Apply some high pressure lube all around the inside of the housing. Then, reassemble the unit,
reversing the above procedures.
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING THIS TOOL.
5. With the tool properly located and secured, place the selector switch in the START position and
the run/jog switch in the JOG position.
6. Power the machine and place the selector switch in the PUNCH position.
7. Jog the ram down to 1/8 of an inch (3mm) above the riser on the tool and set the upper stroke
control. Jog the machine on down until the upper die just passes the lower die (DO NOT EXCEED
1/32 of an inch (0.8mm) and set the lower stroke control.
8. Place the run/jog switch in the RUN position.
9. Before operating, lubricate the sides and back of the upper die with way oil. Repeat this
lubrication daily. Cutting blades should be lubricated with a cutting oil or motor oil before
making the first cut and after every 10 to 15 cuts.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO THE
TOOL, THIS TOOL MUST BE REMOVED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.