MBM StitchFold User manual
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OPERATION
MANUAL
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Introduction........................................................ 3
Specifications ..................................................... 3
Safety ................................................................. 4, 5
Installation .......................................................... 6-8
Setup .................................................................. 9
Control Panel ..................................................... 10
Operation ........................................................... 11, 12
Maintenance ....................................................... 13
Adjustments ....................................................... 14
Fuses Access ...................................................... 15
Preventive Maintenance ..................................... 15
Knife Removal & Installation ......................... 16-19
Clearing A Trimming Jam ............................... 19
Knife Care Tips ................................................. 20
Notes .................................................................. 21
Trouble Shooting ............................................... 22-25
CONTENTS
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TRIMMER SPECIFICATIONS
Unit Weight: 236 Pounds
Speed: Up to 2,400 booklets per hour (115Vac machine)
Capacity: Minimum
4.00" cut width x 4.13" to fold (trim length)
2 sheets 20# bond thickness
Maximum
12.71" cut width x 9.00" to fold (trim length)
50 sheets 20# bond thickness (0.20")
.625" maximum material trim
Booklets: 4.25" x 5.5", 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", 4.75" x 4.75 "CD", & metric sizes
(All booklets with or without trim stock on one or three sides)
Output: Indexing conveyor
Footprint: 16.50" x 18.38"
Dimensions: Height 27.38" Width 26.42" Length without discharge table 25.90"
Length with fully extended discharge table 48.44"
Modes: Trim or No-trim
Electrical: Standard outlet - 115 Volts, 60 Hz, 6 Amps (1/4 HP)
Optional: 230Vac, 50 Hz, 3 Amps
INTRODUCTION
MBM Corporation is proud to introduce another addition to its complete line of equipment for bookletmaking.
Now you have the ability to trim books in-line! This combination offers you reliability and versatility that
improves production and reduces downtime.
Trimmer Features:
In-line face trimming of booklets
Jam detection
Electrical interface for communication with StitchFold Bookletmaking System
Safety interlock
See-through top cover
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SAFETY
A. Top Cover: Blocks access to mechanism that
drives the trimming knife and conveyor belts.
An electrical interlock keeps the machine
turned off unless this guard is closed. Do not
stick your fingers under the top guard!
B. Front Upper Cover: Blocks access to the trim-
ming knives and the mechanism that drives the
upper trimming knife.
C. Infeed Table Bottom Cover: Blocks access to
infeed conveyor belts.
D. Front Lower Cover: Blocks access to danger-
ous electric voltage and mechanisms that can
pinch or cut. Be sure to disconnect electrical
power before removing this cover.
E. Right Side Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
F. Rear Upper Cover: Blocks access to danger-
ous electric voltage and control circuit con-
nections. Be sure to disconnect electrical
power before removing this cover.
G. Rear Lower Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
H. Left Side Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
SAFETY GUARDS (figs 1 & 2)
1. Make sure electrical power is turned off be-
fore performing any adjustment or mainte-
nance.
2. Keep hands, hair, tools, and clothing clear of
trimming area.
3. Become familiar with the moving components
of your machine. Keep fingers away from
areas that could pinch or cut.
4. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when changing
the cutter knife. Severe lacerations or dis-
memberment could result from careless han-
dling procedures.
5. NEVER REACH UNDER THE KNIFE Severe
lacerations or dismemberment could result.
6. NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER WITHOUT
THE B2000 BOOKLETMAKER AND SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
6. A well maintained machine is a safer machine.
Clean and lubricate the machine at regular in-
tervals. Check machine daily for broken or
worn parts. Replace as necessary. DO NOT
attempt to operate the machine if a part is bro-
ken.
7. See "SAFETY GUARDS" below! If you are
unsure how to safely operate your trimmer, contact
your Service Representative.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
DANGER
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF TRIMMING AREA AND ANY MOVING PARTS!
NEVER OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE!
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SAFETY GUARDS
A. Top Cover
BFront Upper
Cover
D. Front Lower
Cover
H. Left Side
Cover
E. Right Side
Cover
F. Rear Upper
Cover
G. Rear Lower
Cover
C. Infeed Table
Bottom
Cover
(Fig 1)
(Fig 2)
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE UNCRATING:
Examine the crate for visible damage. If the crate
is damaged, the machine might be damaged. Notify
the carrier who delivered the machine.
UNCRATING THE MACHINE:
Carefully remove the machine from its container.
Lift the machine by grasping its strong framework.
Tugging on cables, covers, or other delicate com-
ponents could cause damage.
Examine the machine for damages incurred during
shipping. Do not install a damaged machine.
Notify the carrier immediately, and be sure to get
a signed copy of the Carrier Inspector's Report of
the damage incurred. Your service representative
will assist you in determining the cost of repairs.
ELECTRICAL POWER:
The power cord can be plugged into any 115V, 60
Hz, 1 Phase, 15 Amp circuit. The machine draws
less than 6 amps.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM:
Connect the safety interlock system as follows:
1. Remove the back cover (see fig 3) from the
Bookletmaker.
2. Put the bolt through the washer of the safety
key assembly and screw the bolt half way into
the back cover of the Bookletmaker (see fig 4).
3. Install and securely tighten the nut onto the end
of the bolt (see fig 5). The bolt must only be
removeable by removing the nut first.
4. Install the back cover onto the Bookletmaker
(see fig 5).
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER
WITHOUT THE B2000
BOOKLETMAKER AND SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM CONNECTED.
(Fig 3)
(Fig 4)
(Fig 5)
Back Cover
of Bookletmaker
CB145A Nut
CB379 Screw
RTM1327A Key
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TRIMMER TO BOOKLETMAKER CONNEC-
TIONS:
1. Adjust the height of the trimmer so that the top
of the trimmer infeed table is about even with
the middle of the BookletMakers top discharge
roller (see fig 6).
2. Position the trimmer behind the BookletMaker
so that the trimmer's infeed table is centered
with the BookletMakers discharge, and slightly
away from the BookletMaker's top discharge
roller (see figs. 7&8).
3. Install the safety interlock key that is hanging
from the bottom of the back cover (see fig 9).
(Fig 6)
(Fig 7)
(Fig 8)
(Fig 9)
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DISCHARGE CONVEYOR TABLE:
Install discharge conveyor table per illustrations
(figs 10, 11, & 12).
(Fig 10) (Fig 11)
(Fig 12)
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TRIMMER HEIGHT:
The height of the trimmer can be adjusted up or
down slightly by use of the threaded adjustable
casters and locking nuts on the bottom of the trim-
mer or trimmer stand (fig 13).
SETUP
TRIM LENGTH:
To set the back stop assembly for the desired trim
length, loosen the two thumb screws (fig 14) and
slide the back stop assembly forward or back-
DISCHARGE TABLE ROLLERS:
Set the discharge table rollers forward for small
booklets or backward for large booklets. To adjust
the rollers, loosen thumb screws (fig 15), move
roller brackets to desired location, then retighten
thumb screws.
(Fig 13)
(Fig 14)
(Fig 15)
ward to the desired location. There is a pointer
on the side of the back stop assembly that points
to a trim length scale installed on the inside wall
of the trimmer. Once located in the desired
position tighten the two thumb screws.
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