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Operating manual

Twister II NA

Copyright Silca S.p.A. 2015

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 GUIDE TO THE MANUAL 

 This manual has been produced to serve as a guide for users of the TWISTER II NA key-cutting machine. Read 
it carefully; it is essential if you wish to operate your machine safely and ef

fi

 ciently. 

Consultation

The contents of the manual are divided into sections relating to:

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 shapes.

LASER (SIDEWINDER) TYPE KEY

 LASER is the name given to the 

special sidewinder milled keys.

Fig. 1

1) Head

5) Tip

2) Rim

6) Edge

3) Shoulder Stop

7) Cuts

4) Stem

 

Summary of Contents for Twister II NA

Page 1: ...Twister II NA Operating Manual Original Instructions D445453XA vers 1 0 EN...

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...

Page 3: ...ND UTILIZATION 12 6 1 FITTING AND REGULATING THE TOOLS 12 6 2 CALIBRATION OF THE CUTTER AND TRACER 12 7 CUTTING OPERATIONS 13 7 1 GAUGING KEYS 13 7 2 CUTTING DIMPLE KEYS 13 7 3 CUTTING LASER SIDEWINDE...

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Page 5: ...ransport 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 ass...

Page 6: ...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 us...

Page 7: ...erating manual Twister II NA Copyright Silca S p A 2015 3 Machine identification The TWISTER II NA key cutting machine is provided with an identification label which shows the serial number Fig 2 Fig...

Page 8: ...ions 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...

Page 9: ...eatures great versatility in cutting keys of different types without the need to replace the clamp or apply fixed adapters TWISTER II NA cuts the following types of keys DIMPLE KEYS with flat cuts LAS...

Page 10: ...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 f...

Page 11: ...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 t...

Page 12: ...xis on bars longitudinal and transversal axes on ball guides Clamp universal interchangeable Travel X axis lower 1 6 40 mm Y axis upper 2 0 50 mm Z axis vertical 1 2 30 mm Dimensions width 9 8 250 mm...

Page 13: ...3 2 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT The main parts of the electrical and electronic circuit on the TWISTER II NA are listed below 1 Machine plug 2 Fuses 8 Amp delayed 120V 3 Master switch 4 Led 4 5W 120V 5 Motor st...

Page 14: ...upplied 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...

Page 15: ...ain parameters must be borne in mind damp badly ventilated sites should be avoided the ideal conditions for the machine are between 50 and 104 F 10 and 40 C relative humidity approximately 60 5 3 POSI...

Page 16: ...o 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 tracer point and cutting tool from the sleeves M M1 Fig 10 6 2 CALI...

Page 17: ...lots on the clamp and load the key into the jaw so that the tip of the key rests against the tip stop bar Fig 13 It is important that both the pattern key and the key to be cut are gauged in the same...

Page 18: ...escribed earlier 3 Using lever I lower the Z axis until the tracer rests lightly on a CUT portion of the pattern key 4 While maintaining light contact tighten the Z axis locking knob R to secure the Z...

Page 19: ...t and gauge the pattern key as described in section 7 3 4 Secure the adapter and key by tightening knob E and E1 Fig 16 7 5 CUTTING KEYS FOR FICHET The clamp can also be used to cut keys for FICHET H...

Page 20: ...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 serv...

Page 21: ...ING AND REPLACING THE FUSES The fuses should always be checked with a continuity measuring instrument tester ohmeter multimeter etc as a visible check may not reveal an electrical fault Fuses must alw...

Page 22: ...ainst 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 23 8 4 2 REPLACING RIGHT JAW 1 Unscr...

Page 23: ...ful noxious substances it is included in the lists of the appendices to current regulations in Italy and the European Union for waste disposal INFORMATION TO USERS Under the terms of Directive 2012 19...

Page 24: ...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 NA key cut...

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