Benthin MPC 100 User manual

MPC 100
Manual Pleated
Fabric Cutter
Benthin Technology GmbH
Osterstader Straße 16
D-27572 Bremerhaven
Telefon [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.benthin.com
Working instruction
Translation
Read working instructions carefully before any usage!

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1 General
1.1 About the instruction manual..................................................3
1.2 Manufacturer / order of spare parts / after-sales-service............3
1.3 Product description................................................................4
1.4 Appropriate use ....................................................................5
1.5 Inappropriate use..................................................................5
1.6 Delivery ...............................................................................6
1.7 Technical specification............................................................7
1.8 Explanation of symbols ..........................................................7
1.9 Limitation of liability ..............................................................7
2 Safety
2.1 Introduction .........................................................................8
2.2 Operator‘s responsibility.........................................................8
2.3 Operating personnel ..............................................................9
2.4 Personal safety equipment......................................................9
2.5 Compliance with environmental protection regulations ............. 10
2.6 Labelling ............................................................................ 10
3 Transport / Package / Storage
3.1 Safety instructions for transport............................................ 11
3.2 Transport ........................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Transport inspection ........................................................ 11
3.3 Package ............................................................................. 11
3.4 Storage.............................................................................. 11
4 Mounting
4.1 Safety instructions .............................................................. 12
4.2 Installation plan for cutter .................................................... 13
4.2.1 Space requirements......................................................... 13
4.3 Installation plan for pleated blind cutter table ......................... 14
4.3.1 Mounting dimensions for fitting pleated blind cutter............. 14
4.3.2 Mounting dimensions ....................................................... 14
5 Rigging
5.1 Safety instructions .............................................................. 15
5.2 Mounting stopper rail........................................................... 16
5.3 Mounting fabric aligning rail (option) ..................................... 17
6 Layout / Function
6.1 Layout ............................................................................... 19
6.2 Function............................................................................. 19
7 Operating
7.1 Safety instructions .............................................................. 20
7.2 Cutting fabric...................................................................... 21
7.2 Cutting fabric to profile rail size ............................................ 22
8 Service / Maintenance
8.1 Safety................................................................................ 23
8.2 Service plan ....................................................................... 23
8.3 Blade replacement............................................................... 24
9 Errors and how to eliminate them
9.1 Service .............................................................................. 26
Table of contents

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Company: BENTHIN TECHNOLOGY GmbH
Street: Osterstaderstr. 16
City/Town: D-27572 Bremerhaven
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.benthin.com
1.2 Manufacturer / order of spare parts / after-sales-service
1 General
This instruction manual provides important information on using the
machine/equipment.
Safe operation can only be ensured by following all the safety instructions and
directions contained in the manual.
The local accident prevention regulations and generel safety regulations for
the machine‘s/equipment‘s area of use must also be complied with.
Read the instruction manual carefully before starting any work.
The manual is a component part of the product and must be kept in immediate
vicinity of the machine for use by staff at all times.
1.1 About the instruction manual

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1.3 Product description
•Manualcuttingofcurtain-widthpleatedfabricsand
honeycomb fabrics.
•Max.cuttablefolddepth:25mm.
•Max.cuttablepacketheight:115mm.
•Measuringstopupto2400mm.
•Optimalcuttingleverefficiencymakescuttingeasy.
•Cuttingtool:cost-effectivetrapezoidblade,
quick to change.
•Cuttingcanbedoneaccordingtoprofiletrack
measurement (correction measurements can be set).
•Solidguidecarriagesforfabricclampandcuttingunit.
•Optional:
Fabric adjustemend rail part no. 98000257
MPC 100 Set part no. 98000272
•Warranty:12months

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1.4 Appropriate use
A trapezoid blade, operated by leverage, is used to cut
pleated and honeycomb fabrics to:
- Curtain-width
-Proletrackmeasurements,withcorrectionmeasurementscanbeset
The following limits must be complied with:
- max. fold depth: 25 mm
- max. packet height: 115 mm
- max. Measuring stop up to: 2400 mm (with stop plate)
Any use that deviates from the specifications in the section entitled
„Appropriate use“ is inappropriate and prohibited.
The following are not permitted:
•Operationinafaultyconditionorintheeventofmalfunctions
that affect safety, e.g.:
- Unauthorised modifications to the machine/equipment
- Use of unsuitable personnel
•Exceedingthespecifiedlimits!
•Cuttingfabricsotherthanthosespecified.
1.5 Inappropriate use

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1.6 Delivery
1 General
Item Pcs Part no. Illustration
Pleated Blind Cutter MPC 100 1 98000245
Table (optional) 1 98000258
Trapezoid blade 1 98000248
Hexagon wrensch key size 3 1 13004181
Hexagon socket head cap screw
DIN 912 M4 x 12 1
Fabric aligning rail (Option) 1 98000257
Operating and working instruction 1

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•Machinedimensions:
 274mmx2942mmx537mm(HxWxD)
•Weight:
15 kg
1.7 Technical specification
1 General
1.8 Explanation of symbols
Warningsintheoperatingmanualareindicatedbysymbols.
The instructions are introduced by signal words, which express the scope
of the risk.
Observe the instructions by all means and act with prudence in order to prevent
accidents, personal and property damages.
Caution!
... indicates potentially dangerous situations which could lead to death
or severe injuries, if they are not avoided.
Attention!
... indicates potentially dangerous situations which could lead
to property damages, if they are not avoided.
Note!
... highlights useful advice and recommendations as well as information
so as to guarantee efficient and trouble-free operation.
1.9 Limitation of liability
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by:
•Failuretofollowtheinstructionmanual
•Inappropriateuse
•Useofuntrainedpersonnel
•Unauthorisedalterations
•Technicalmodifications
•Useofnon-approvedcomponents,sparepartsandaccessories
The actual machine/equipment supplied may vary from what is described and
shown in the instruction manual in the case of special models, optional extras or
recent technological changes.

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2 Safety
2.1 Introduction
This section provides an overview of all the important safety aspects for
ensuring optimum protection of personnel and safe, trouble-free operation.
Failure to comply with the directions and safety instructions contained in this
manual can give rise to serious risks.
2.2 Operator‘s responsibility
The machine/equipment is used in the commercial sector.
Its operator is therefore subject to statutory health and safety requirements.
The safety, accident prevention and environmental regulations for the
machine‘s/equipment‘s area of use must therefore be complied with in addition
to the health and safety instructions contain in the instruction manual.
The following requirements are especially important:
 •Theoperatormustreaduponthecurrentindustrialsafetyregulationsand
carry out a risk assessment to identify any additional risks arising from the
particular working conditions where the machine/equipment is used.
There must be translated into operating instructions for the
machine/equipment.
 •Fortheentiretimethemachine/equipmentisusedtheoperatormustcheck
whether the operating instructions that have been drawn up are in accordance
with the latest version of the regulations and amend them accordingly if
necessary.
•Theoperatormustassignanddefineresponsibilityforinstallation,operation,
maintenance and cleaning unambiguously.
•Theoperatormustensurethatallemployeesusingthemachine/equipment
have read and understood the instruction manual.
He must also train the employees and inform them about risks at regular
intervals.

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2.3 Operating personnel
CAUTION!
Injury due to inadequate qualications!
Inappropiate operation can result in serious personal injury and
property damage.
Therefore:
 •Particularactivitiesmustonlybecarriedoutbythepersonsspecied
in the relevant sections of this manual.
 •Incaseofdoubt,specialistsmustbecalledin.
 Theinstructionmanualspeciesthefollowingqualicationsforvariousareas
of activity:
•Trainedpersons
have received instruction from the operator in the tasks assigned to them and
the possible risks of inappropriate behaviour.
 •Specialists
are able to carry out the work assigned to them and recognise possible risks
for themselves on the basis of their training, expertise and experience,
as well as their knowledge of the relevant regulations.
2.4 Personal safety equipment
The following must be worn for all work as a matter of principle:
Safety shoes
for protection against heavy falling objects and skidding on slippery
surfaces.
Protective workwear
is close-fitting work clothing with low tearing strength,
narrow sleeves and no protruding parts.
It mainly protects against catching in moving machine parts.
For cleaning:
Goggles
safety goggles for protection against flying material particles.
For maintenance/repair works:
Protective gloves
strong protective gloves (chain gloves) for protection against cuts.