
JAVELIN MACHINERY (AUSTRALIA)
J800 /J900 OPERATION MANUAL
(incl. Troubleshooting Machine Problems)
JULY 2016
Page 14
KNIFE BRAKE (when fitted)
A knife brake is fitted to the spindle (see
Fig. 3.10
). The
knob
2
behind the knife pedestal should be tightened just
enough to slow down the knife rotation as it cuts through
the material. This will help if there is a problem with
double cutting or when slitting narrow widths.
When slitting hot stamp foils the knife spindle brake
should be tightened so that the knife is stationary until it
contacts the core. The knife must rotate when it contacts
the core, so that a new section of knife edge is exposed,
thus preventing a dull spot forming on cutting edge.
Note:
When knife brake is on (tightened), knife drive motor is
switched off by trip dog
5.
Trip dog is mounted on
knurled knob
2
. When sharpening knife, brake must be
off (trip dog is not to be in contact with switch
7
,
otherwise knife drive motor will not turn on).
KNIFE LUBRICANT SYSTEM (when fitted)
The knife spray is used to keep heat down which results from friction between the knife and
the material being slit, and to prevent adhesive build up on knife and slit roll.
VENTURI SYSTEM:
The system is fitted using a vacuum generator. Compressed air flowing through the vacuum
generator draws water into the air stream to form a mist. The unit is located on top of the
knife guard and the mist is directed onto the knife through a hole in the guard.
As a lubricant, add approximately two tablespoons of truck wash (CT18) or car wash to the
water container. We recommend the use of a product which is salt free to minimise rust.
If problems arise see
Section 6.4
for trouble shooting
.