How To Use Notching Component
1. Adjust the width of the notching table using the front wheel to match your panel width. The dies should be directly over the ribs.
2. Set notchers to the desired slope using degree indicator on the operator side of the machine.
3. Starting with the non-operator side, lower the notcher handle until you feel the dies ‘bite’ the panel and keep it in place.
4. On the operator’s side, bite the panel and keep it in place.
5. Swapping back to the non-operator’s side, fully notch the panel by bringing the handle all the way down until it has cut
through the panel.
6. Now pull the operators side handle until it cuts all the way through the panel.
7. With the notcher still in the closed position, remove the coupon (blank piece of rib that has been notched out of the sidewall).
The female blank may stick in the notcher, it may be necessary to raise the notcher 1-2" and lower it again to loosen this coupon.
8. Return both notchers to the open position which leaves your handles facing away from the operator’s side of the table.
Note:
Not removing the coupon after every use may damage your notchers.
HOW TO SET UP NOTCHERS TO DIFFERENT SLOPES OR PITCHES
Off-sets are changed by using the off set calibrated ruler on the operator side of the table. Select the column on your offset
chart that corresponds to the total panel coverage of the panel. Set the pointer on the notcher to the correct offset position on
the ruler. Once desired angle is found, tighten the T-Handle on the underside of the ruler bracket to ensure notchers do not
move from set position. *Reminder: The opposing notcher moves concurrently in the opposite direction so each movement of
the notcher is doubled.
HOW TO SWAP FROM STANDARD TO ANGLED
What you need:
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9
/
16
Wrench
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Extension
•
Rachet
1. Slide carriage over to the side so you’re out of the way of the cross beam.
2. Remove the bolts that go through the top of the carriage, you will need to loosen the
NY lock nut from the bottom of the carriage. Note: leave the bolt and 2 washers, they
are spacers.
3. Remove the bolts on the front, the bolt will stay in.
4. Grab the angled notcher (be careful with the knives – they are sharp!), put the 2 bolts
through the sub-carriage and slide the angle notcher forward over the bolts.
5. Reinstall the bolts by starting them by hand and tighten.
HOW TO SQUARE YOUR NOTCHERS, NOT YOUR PANEL
If your notchers wobble or if they are getting stuck on the panel to where it can’t fall through, it could be because notchers
aren’t squared in carriages. All you need is a ¾” wrench. On the inside of the rollers there are spacers, you only need to adjust
the top spacer. Using the wrench, slide it in between the roller and the frame, twist half a turn on each side until it is snug.
Disclaimer
– using the wrong profile will damage the notcher.