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INDEX

GUIDE TO THE MANUAL ................................................................................................................... 1

GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 2

1 TRANSPORT

........................................................................................................................................4

1.1 PACKING

...................................................................................................................................4

1.2 TRANSPORT

..............................................................................................................................4

1.3 UNPACKING

...............................................................................................................................4

1.4 HANDLING

THE MACHINE

........................................................................................................4

1.5 SAFETY

......................................................................................................................................4

2 MACHINE

DESCRIPTION

....................................................................................................................5

3 WORKING

PARTS

................................................................................................................................7

3.1 TECHNICAL DATA

.....................................................................................................................8

3.2 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

...................................................................................................................9

4 ACCESSORIES PROVIDED .............................................................................................................10

5 MACHINE INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION ..............................................................................11

5.1 CHECKING FOR DAMAGE ......................................................................................................11

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

............................................................................................11

5.3 POSITIONING

.........................................................................................................................11

5.4 DESCRIPTION OF WORK STATION .......................................................................................11

6 MACHINE REGULATION AND UTILIZATION ....................................................................................12

6.1 FITTING

AND REGULATING

THE

TOOLS

..............................................................................12

6.2 CALIBRATION OF CUTTER AND TRACER ............................................................................13

7 CUTTING

OPERATIONS

...................................................................................................................14

7.1 KEY CUTTING .........................................................................................................................14

7.2 CUTTING KEYS WITH KEY STOPS ........................................................................................14

7.3 CUTTING KEYS WITHOUT KEY STOPS ................................................................................15

7.4 INSERTING THE SPRING SYSTEM FOR DIMPLE KEYS ......................................................15

7.5 CUTTING LASER (SIDEWINDER ) TYPE KEYS .....................................................................15

7.6 CUTTING NARROW-BLADE LASER (SIDEWINDER) TYPE KEYS

.................................... 16

7.7 CUTTING KEYS FOR FICHET .................................................................................................16

8 MAINTENANCE

..................................................................................................................................17

8.1 REPLACING THE BELT AND ADJUSTING TENSION .............................................................17

8.2 REPLACING THE LAMP .........................................................................................................18

8.3 CHECKING AND REPLACING THE FUSES ............................................................................18

8.4 REPLACING THE JAWS ON RIGHT-HAND CLAMP ...............................................................19

8.4.1 REPLACING LEFT JAW ................................................................................................19

8.4.2 REPLACING RIGHT JAW ..............................................................................................19

9 DISPOSAL

..........................................................................................................................................20

10 AFTER-SALES SERVICE ..................................................................................................................21

10.1 HOW TO REQUEST SERVICE ................................................................................................21

Summary of Contents for Twister 2

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Translation of original instructions D445476XA vers 2 0 EN Twister II ...

Page 2: ... Ltd Plot no 37 Toy City GREATER NOIDA U P 201308 IMPORTANT NOTE in compliance with current regulations relating to industrial property we hereby state that the trade marks or trade names mentioned in our documentation are the exclusive property of authorized manufacturers of locks and users manufacturers of locks and users Said trade marks or trade names are shown only for the purposes of informa...

Page 3: ...G AND REGULATING THE TOOLS 12 6 2 CALIBRATION OF CUTTER AND TRACER 13 7 CUTTING OPERATIONS 14 7 1 KEY CUTTING 14 7 2 CUTTING KEYS WITH KEY STOPS 14 7 3 CUTTING KEYS WITHOUT KEY STOPS 15 7 4 INSERTING THE SPRING SYSTEM FOR DIMPLE KEYS 15 7 5 CUTTING LASER SIDEWINDER TYPE KEYS 15 7 6 CUTTING NARROW BLADE LASER SIDEWINDER TYPE KEYS 16 7 7 CUTTING KEYS FOR FICHET 16 8 MAINTENANCE 17 8 1 REPLACING THE ...

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Page 5: ... Transport and handling Ch 1 Description of machine and safety devices Ch 2 3 4 Proper use of machine Ch 5 6 7 Maintenance Ch 8 9 10 Technical terms Common technical terms are used in this manual To assist those with little experience of key cutting below is an illustration of the terms used for the different parts of keys DIMPLE KEYS keys with holes of different dimensions depths positions and sh...

Page 6: ...from incorrect use of the machine Negligence in the use of the machine or failure on the part of the operator to observe the instructions given in this manual are not covered by the guarantee and the manufacturer declines all responsibility in such cases IT IS OBLIGATORY to read the manual carefully before using the machine Further Risks There are no further risks arising from the use of the machi...

Page 7: ...nual English Twister II Copyright Silca S p A 2017 3 Machine identification The TWISTER II key cutting machine is provided with an identification label which shows the serial number Fig 2 Fig 2 see chap 9 DISPOSAL ...

Page 8: ...ructions and warnings for transportation Use of the packing box whenever the machine is transported will avoid knocks or bumps which could cause damage 1 3 UNPACKING To remove the machine from the packing box 1 Cut the straps with scissors and remove 2 Open the box without damaging it so that it may be used again e g shipping to the manufacturer for repairs or servicing 3 Check the contents of the...

Page 9: ...ine It features great versatility in cutting keys of different types without the need to replace the clamp or apply fixed adapters TWISTER II cuts the following types of keys DIMPLE KEYS with flat cuts LASER SIDEWINDER type keys keys for FICHET DIMPLE KEYS LASER SIDEWINDER TYPE KEYS KEYS FOR FICHET LASER NARROW BLADE SIDEWINDER TYPE KEYS with Optional Fig 4 ...

Page 10: ...ure to the cutter and chips LAMP Placed directly on the machine it illuminates the work area TRACER POINT ADJUSTING RING NUT Ensures perfect depth alignment of the tools and makes it possible to adjust for defects on worn keys LEVERS AND KNOBS Each lever and knob has been designed with dimensions materials and positions which render grip and movement extremely simple Materials and finish have been...

Page 11: ...and jaw knob E1 right hand jaw knob G protective shield H clamp carriage locking knobs H1 clamp group locking knob H2 locking knob tracer shaft I vertical carriage lever Z axis L sleeve cutting tool and tracer point holder N ring nut for tracer point adjusting O regulating knob spring system P master switch Q motor start switch R Z axis locking knob A H1 B B1 C P E E1 L I R Q H O N G H2 ...

Page 12: ... rpm 10 Movements on 3 axes vertical axis on bars longitudinal and transversal axes on ball guides Clamp universal interchangeable Travel X axis lower 40 mm Y axis upper 50 mm Z axis vertical 30 mm Dimensions width 250 mm depth 370 mm height 370 mm Weight 24 Kg Sound pressure 74 7 dB A GRAPHICS ON THE TWISTER II MACHINE THE USE OF PROTECTIVE GOGGLES IS REQUIRED READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING...

Page 13: ...2 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT The main parts of the electrical and electronic circuit on the TWISTER II are listed below 1 Machine plug 2 Fuses 3 15 Amp rapid 230V 8 Amp delayed 120V 3 Master switch 4 Led 5 Motor start switch 6 Electric motor with collector 230 50 120 50 60 Fig 7 ...

Page 14: ... for use with the machine or for servicing tools Allen keys and adapters The accessories provided are CUTTING TOOL for dimple keys 3 mm ALLEN KEY TRACER POINT for dimple keys STEEL TIP STOP BAR 2 pcs CUTTER for Laser sidewinder keys FUSES 2 pcs 3 15 Amp rapid 230V 8 Amp delayed 120V TRACER POINT for Laser sidewinder keys ...

Page 15: ...certain parameters must be borne in mind damp badly ventilated sites should be avoided the ideal conditions for the machine are between 10 and 40 C relative humidity approximately 60 5 3 POSITIONING Place the key cutting machine on a horizontal surface solid enough to take the weight For comfort when using the working parts of the machine the workbench should be at the same height as the operator ...

Page 16: ...TING THE TOOLS Fig 9 ATTENTION turn power off on machine To fit the tracer point and cutting tool into the sleeves 1 Place the tracer point all the way into the left hand sleeve and secure by tightening the grub screw M Fig 10 2 Place the cutting tool all the way into the right hand sleeve and secure by tightening the grub screw M1 Releasing the tools Unscrew the grub screw M and M1 to remove the ...

Page 17: ...d proceed as follows 1 Loosen the upper ring nut O 2 Loosen the bigger middle ring nut s locking knob H2 3 Turn the bigger middle ring nut N clockwise a few turns to lower the tracer 4 With the I lever lower the vertical carriage until the tracer point touches the top of the key in the left side clamp Fig 12 5 Keeping the I lever downwards turn the bigger middle ring nut N counter clockwise until ...

Page 18: ...ing to the cuts that have to be carried out 4 Using lever I lower the cutter tracer group so that the tracer enters a dimple in the pattern key Press the lever I with sufficient force to make sure the cutter removes all the necessary material from the key for the dimple being cut 5 Repeat the operation for each dimple 6 After having carried out all the cuts turn the machine off using the switch Q ...

Page 19: ...duplication of dimple keys Using this system it is possible to position the tracer into the groove of the sample first and then proceed with cutting the key The spring system is to be used only for dimple keys Fig 1 and is activated by rotating the ring nut O Note for laser type keys Fig 1 deactivate this function 7 5 CUTTING LASER SIDEWINDER TYPE KEYS NOTE before attempting to cut laser sidewinde...

Page 20: ...utting 1 Before activating the start switch Q lower lever I close to the keys 2 Start the cutting operation by activating switch Q 3 Lower the spindle cut the key and stop at the beginning of the cut cap 7 5 secure the spindle at this height carry out the cuts using only lever C Adattatori opzionali Fig 18 7 7 CUTTING KEYS FOR FICHET The clamp can also be used to cut keys for FICHET H profile Proc...

Page 21: ... Before starting any type of maintenance checks or replacements read the instructions below Never carry out maintenance or servicing with the machine switched on Always unplug the machine prior to servicing Follow all the instructions in the manual to the letter Use original spare parts 8 1 REPLACING THE BELT AND ADJUSTING TENSION If the upper part of the machine vibrates check the tension on the ...

Page 22: ...multimeter etc as a visible check may not reveal an electrical fault Fuses must always be replaced with others of the same type and with the same Amps as shown in the manual The TWISTER II key cutting machine has two fuses 3 15 Amps rapid for machines with 230 Volt 8 Amps delayed for machines with 120 Volt placed in the inlet socket to protect the key cutting machine from sudden changes in voltage...

Page 23: ...p against the left hand side and align also from the front 4 Tighten the 2 screws B2 without exerting pressure 5 Screw in the knob E1 6 Fully tighten the screws B2 Fig 24 8 4 2 REPLACING RIGHT JAW 1 Unscrew the knob E1 2 Loosen the 2 screws B3 and remove the jaw 3 Fit the new jaw up against the right hand side and align also from the front 4 Tighten the 2 screws B3 without exerting pressure 5 Scre...

Page 24: ...b by the manufacturer that is to say the subject which was the first to introduce and market new equipment that replaces previous equipment when the user decides to eliminate equipment placed on the market before 31 December 2010 at the end of its useful life and replace it with an equivalent product designed for the same use In this latter case the user may ask the manufacturer to collect the exi...

Page 25: ...ete safety for the operator and machine any job not specified in this manual should be carried out by the manufacturer 10 1 HOW TO REQUEST SERVICE The limited warranty period for the TWISTER II key cutting machine ensures free repairs or replacements of faulty parts within 24 months of purchase All other service calls must be arranged by the customer with Silca or its Service Centres ...

Page 26: ...2 CE Machines and with the ENISO 12100 1 2 2003 Amd 1 2009 ENISO 14121 2007 Standards European Union DIRECTIVE 2004 108 CE Electromagnetic Compatibility and with the IEC 61000 6 3 2006 IEC 61000 6 1 2005 CISPR14 1 2009 EN 55014 1 2009 IEC EN 61000 3 2 2005 IEC EN 61000 3 3 2005 Standards European Union DIRECTIVE 2006 95 CE Low Voltage 15 and with the IEC EN 60204 1 2006 Amd 1 2009 Standards Claudi...

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