HPC Blitz 1200CMB User manual
Blitz™
No. 1200CMB 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the "Standard of the Industry" HPC Blitz™Machine. From its introduction in
the 1970's, it revolutionized the locksmith industry. The Blitz™simplified the code cutting process, and its innovative
design earned it 3 U.S. patents. It is the best selling code machine and has become an integral part of virtually every
locksmith business.
The Blitz™is very easy to use and extremely versatile. It cuts by actual manufacturer's depths and spaces. There is no
need to convert to micrometer readings. With its rotating cutter head, the Blitz™can cut high-security angle keys such
as Medeco®(including Biaxial™)
This machine cuts accurate keys by code quickly and easily. The ease of changing from one manufacturerʼs
specifications to anotherʼs is so simple, it is unparalleled. Even radically different changes can be set up in 10 to 30
seconds without wasting any key blanks.
This dramatic code cutting advancement is made possible through the use of code cards, which are inserted in the
code machine. These cards have depth and space indicators, plus all the pertinent information such as cutter, jaw, code
series, blanks and any special information you may need. Quite often, just replacing a code card is all that is required
when making a change. Depth and space adjustments are never required in changing from one manufacturer to
another. The Blitz™Code Machine is a must for those who create master key systems or do code work.
A fully illustrated, step-by-step set of instructions is contained in the following pages. Please, be sure to spend some
time reading and understanding all the steps thoroughly - so that NONE of the unique capabilities of this unusual
machine is overlooked.
You will find, that cutting keys to dimensions more exact than the lock manufacturerʼs themselves produce is
accomplished with extraordinary ease - on this machine!
PLEASE NOTE:
• This manual is for all motorized 1200 series code machines. These include all models of the
1200CMB (ACDC, 240V etc.)
• All usage, adjustment and maintenance functions are the same on all models.
• All pictures shown are of model 1200CMB.
*Medeco®is a registered trademark of Medeco Security Locks, Inc.
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PRODUCT PACKAGING CHECKLIST
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
*NOT included with 1200B series machines
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Carrying Case Storage Panel HPC Software Tip Gauges Key Decoder
(1200 CASE) (CARD-BP) (HT-125, HT-625, HT-SD, RT-SD) (HKD-75)
Medeco®Jaw
(MJ-1) Medeco
KeyMark®Jaws
(MJ-2)
Medeco®3
Freedom Jaws
(MJ-3)
Schlage
PRIMUS® Jaw
(SPJ-1)
GM 10-Cut/
Ford 8-Cut Jaw
(GMFJ-1)
Automotive
Super Jaw
(ASJ-1200)
Kaba Peaks Jaw
(KPJ-1)
HPC Cutters
Blitz™Tibbe Key
Adapter Kit
(TIBBE-CMB)
Blitz™Tubular Key
Adapter Kit
(TKA-CMB)
Calibration Kit
(CMB-CK) Quick Nut
(QN-100B)
Additional Accessories
included with Extreme Blitz™
DECK-25 Code Cards
CW-47MC Cutter
TKA-CMB Tubular Adapter Kit
CMB-CK Calibration Kit
Code Card Deck*
(DECK-150)*
Key Gauging Shim
(KBPS-1)
Cutter Shaft Wrench
(WRENCH-1)
Cutter Nut Wrench
(WRENCH-3)
Red Tip Gauge
(CM-1054MA) Horseshoe Tip Gauge
(CM-1054R)
Large Cylinders*
(installed on machine*)
(CW-14MC*)
Binder with
Storage Panels*
(CARD-B*)
Automotive &
Small Cylinders*
(CW-1011*)
Allen Wrench 5/64"
(WRENCH-2)
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Index
sectIon sectIon number Page
CodeCards........................................ 1.0...............5
Cutters........................................... 2.0...............9
ChangingCutters....................................................14
GaugingandHoldingKeys........................... 3.0..............17
KeyGauges.................................. ...............18
Standard Cylinder Key, Jaw A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Standard Cylinder Key, Jaw B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Red Full Short Tip Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4
Red Middle Short Tip Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Black Horseshoe Tip Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Medeco® Standard Commercial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Black Horseshoe, Full End Tip Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Depth and Space Crank Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CuttingtheKey.................................... 5.0..............39
AngleCutKeys.................................... 6.0..............55
UseofSwivelCutterHead ......................................66
Re-calibration of Depth .............................. 7.0..............73
CuttingTooHighorLow .......................................76
Re-calibration of Space .............................. 8.0..............77
Cutting Too Close or Too Far from the Tip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cutting Too Far or Too Close to the Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Preventive Maintenance, Lubrication,
Repairs and Guarantee............................... 9.0.............101
Exploded Views ................................... 10.0.............105
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CM-1096B (brush guard)
CM-1080MA (motor)
CM-1014B (belt guard)
CM-1043 (pivot pin)
CM-1053X (cutter head assembly)
EGN-1 (Easy Grip Wing Nut)
CM-1012 (HPC lens)
CM-1056MA (key vise)
CM-1055MA (key vise base)
CM-1041 (eccentric shaft)
CM-1044X (lateral crank assy.)
CM-1034 (pivot arm shaft)
CM-1054MA (tip gauge)
CM-1045 (depth crank bearing)
CM-1026X (depth crank assy.)
CMB-FG
(Shoulder Gauge Assembly)
CM-1042 (angle index pin)
CM-1083MA (motor belt)
TYX-3 (Softie™brush)
9150-29 (brush nut)
CM-1060B (motor pulley)
CM-1039MA
(cutter shaft nut)
CM-1099MA
(toggle switch)
Cutter
(wide selection available)
PARTS DESIGNATION CHART FOR THE
1200CMB CODE MACHINE
1200C-SGS
(Shoulder Gauge Safety Switch)
EFLIP-1200 (Easy Flip)
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1.0
code cards
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1.1 CODE CARDS
The Code Cards include all key cutting information.
Space Increments
Gauge Point
Applicable Code Series
Applicable Key Blanks
Important Notes
Key Placement
Depth Increments
Depth and Space
Dimensions
in Inches and
Millimeters
Jaw to use Cutter to use
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STORAGE - When not in use, the Code Cards should always be returned to the slotted
panels within the easel type “stand up” notebook and stored away from direct sunlight or
extreme heat. The cards are inserted sideways with the notch to the right, so that the card
number and manufacturer’s name shows. Additional storage panels may be ordered through
your HPC Distributor.
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2.0
cutters
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The CW-14MC and CW-1011 are included with the Original Blitz™
machine (No. 1200CMB) and the Extreme Blitz™ (No. 1200CMBX).
Optional carbide versions are also available for longer cutter life.
standard cutters for the blItz™machIne
addItIonal cutters for the blItz™machIne
*Medeco®is a registered trademark of Medeco Security Locks, Inc.
No. CW-1011 (Tool Steel)
No. CW-1011CC (Carbide)-Optional
90° angle, small cylinder cutter for
automotive, furniture and padlock keys.
No. CW-14MC (Tool Steel)
No. CW-14MCC (Carbide)-Optional
100° angle, standard large cylinder cutter
for Schlage, KwikSet, Yale, etc.)
No. CW-1013 (Tool Steel)
Only available cutter with exact angle of cut and
full “V” pin seat for Emhart High Security keys.
No. CW-1012 (Tool Steel)
Specialty cutter has proper angle and pin seat
for cutting Medeco®High Security keys.
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The correct cutter to be used is printed on each card. One of the important
features of this machine is its ability to maintain correct depths and spaces
with virtually no set-up time involved, even when changing cutters. This
feature is reliant upon using cutters whose outside diameters are matched
and equal.
addItIonal cutters for the blItz™machIne
(contInued)
No. CW-1014 (Tool Steel)
This specially designed cutter has .080 flat for
one step cutting of keys for Kwikset, Weslock,
and Weiser locks using original pins.
No. CW-20FM (Tool Steel)
76°, double angle, flat mill tooth for
Sargent and Welch keys.
No. CW-32MC (Tool Steel)
Specially designed 90° angle, tool steel cutter
for ASSA keys with .032 flat.
No. CW-47MC (Tool Steel)
No. CW-47MCC (Carbide)-Optional
87° angle, tool steel cutter for some automotive keys.
Included with the Extreme Blitz™(No. 1200CMBX)
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slotter cutters for the blItz™machIne
No. CW-90MC (Tool Steel)
90° angle, large cylinder cutter for shallow
& deep cuts in adjacent positions. For Best,
Falcon, Eagle, Arrow, Kaba, and IC core.
No. CW-105 (Tool Steel)
105°, double angle cutter for ASSA.
No. CW-BC*-(Carbide)
.054 carbide slotter cutter for Yale.
*(requires spacer SPR-5)
No. CW-CC*-(Carbide)
.058 carbide slotter cutter for S&G, Yale, Lloyd
Matheson.
*(requires spacer SPR-5)
addItIonal cutters for the blItz™machIne
(contInued)
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No. CW-DC*-(Carbide)
.064 carbide slotter cutter for S&G.
*(requires spacer SPR-5)
No. CW-EC* -(Carbide)
.069 carbide slotter cutter for Diebold.
*(requires spacer SPR-5)
No. CW-FC* -(Carbide)
.088 carbide slotter cutter for Mosler.
*(requires spacer SPR-5)
No. CW-45SMS* -(Tool Steel)
.045 M2 tool steel combination standard/flat
steel cutter for safety deposit boxes.
*(requires spacer SPR-5)
more slotter cutters for the blItz™machIne
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Hold the cutter shaft fast with
a 1/2” open end wrench. (No.
WRENCH-1 supplied)
changIng cutters
The following procedure is recommended when
changing from one cutter to another.
Turn off the machine.
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Loosen the cutter shaft nut, with a 3/4” open end wrench
(No. WRENCH-3 supplied) by turning it clockwise (left hand
thread). Remove the cutter.
HOLD
HOLD
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• Slide the replacement cutter wheel onto the shaft.
IMPORTANT: Be sure cutter is installed for a
clockwise rotation!
• Hold the shaft with the 1/2” wrench.
• Install the nut, turning it counter-clockwise onto the shaft
with the 3/4” wrench. Do not overtighten the nut.
HOLD
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3.0
gaugIng and
holdIng Keys
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Key gauges
Shoulder Gauge
No. CMB-FG
Black (Horseshoe) Tip Gauge
No. CM-1054R
Red (Plastic) Tip Gauge
No. CM-1054MA
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SHOULDER GAUGE SAFETY SWITCH
This machine is equipped with a Shoulder Gauge Safety Switch to protect the
shoulder gauge from being accidentally damaged by the cutter. This type of
accident occurs if the shoulder gauge is left up at the key after gauging rather
than being lowered to its rest position before cutting the key.
CuttingAKey
To cut a key you must lower the gauge to its rest position before turning on the
cutter motor. Turning on the cutter motor is accomplished with the switch at the
rear of the machine. Turning on the machine’s cutter motor with the shoulder
gauge not in the rest position will result in the safety switch relay disengaging
the cutter motor’s power. This will also happen if the gauge is moved from its
rest position while the cutter motor is already on.
Resetting the Machine
To reset the machine, lower the shoulder gauge to its rest position, then turn
off the machine with the regular switch located at the rear of the machine. The
machine should now be turned back on to cut the key. Resetting the machine
prevents the Shoulder Gauge Safety Switch from being used as a power switch
to turn the machine on and off.
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