Intimus GC208 User manual

Operating Instructions
GC208
2.0 Contents
- Card Slitter Unit
- Cabinet
- Cabinet Top
- Operating Instructions
- Waste Receptacle
- Poly bag (waste)
1.0 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the intimus®line of Business Card Slitters or Scoring/Perforating machines.
With proper maintenance your unit will provide you with years of service. Upon receiving the machine verify that
there are no signs of shipping damage on the exterior. If you feel the product may have been damaged in tran-
sit, contact the appropriate freight carrier immediately, then contact technical support at Martin Yale Industries,
Inc. at 260-563-0641.
Upon opening the machine, verify that you have the following components.
Model:
Serial No:
Manuf. Date:

3.0 Specifications
> Units will handle 65# to 100# cover stock.
> Will also cut 130# linen stock
> Max. Sheet Size 8 ½" X 11"
> Speed: 300 finished cards per minute.
> Dimensions: 17” x 11 3/4” x 39”
> Weight: GC208 unit - 39 lbs.
Cabinet - 31 lbs.
4.0 Set up from the carton to the table
Caution: The unit contains rotating blades and other dangerous items. Do not remove any safety
covers from the machine. Be aware that loose jewelry, long hair and loose fitting clothes should be kept
away from the unit.
1. Unpack the cabinet from the shipping carton right side up.
Remove the gutter cut rear guard assembly and cabinet top
from the supplied waste box. Turn the cabinet upside down
and attach the four supplied casters. Either screw-on or
socket type casters come with your unit. (Fig. 1a & 1b)
2. Turn the cabinet upright and remove the four screws from
the cabinet sides. Place the metal cabinet top onto the
cabinet as shown (Fig. 2)and re-install the four screws
(Fig. 3). Do not overtighten or you may strip the threads.
3. Unpack the gutter cut unit from its shipping carton and place the units’ rubber feet
into the four holes in the metal cabinet top. The unit should sit completely flat on
the cabinet top (Fig.4).
4. Swing down the folding catch tray as shown to operate the unit (Fig 5). This catch
tray should be stored in the closed position for safety when the machine is not in
use.
Fig. 1a
Socket type casters
Fig. 1b
Screw-on casters
Fig. 2
Placing cabinet top
Fig. 3
Attaching cabinet top
Fig. 4
Placing unit on top
Fig. 5
Lowering the catch tray
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5. Insert the paper support tabs into the bottom feed shelf slots as shown (Fig. 6).
5.0 Operation
Caution: The unit contains rotating blades and other dangerous items. Do not remove any safety
covers from the machine. Be aware that loose jewelry, long hair and loose fitting clothes should be kept
away from the unit.
1. Turn the rocker switch to "1" . The unit should begin running. If there is no power, try the following:
a. Check the electrical outlet to verify function. A good way to do this is to plug in another device that you
know works.
b. If still no power, check that the circuit breaker has not tripped. Find the source of machine bind and correct.
Allow machine to cool and push breaker in to reset.
c. Call the technical support division at Martin Yale Industries, Inc. at 260-563-0641.
2. Adjust the paper guides on both the upper and lower shelves for proper placement
of slitting locations (Fig. 7). The guides should be as close as possible to the stack
of printed stock yet not be so tight as to create resistance to feeding.
3. The sheet separator/retarder is preset at the factory to accommodate the most
common stock thicknesses (65# cover through 110# index). Do not allow the sep-
arator/retarder to contact the feed tire or damage may occur. Adjustment of the
separators should be performed with the unit running and feeding material. Only
one sheet feeding at a time will offer the best results. Note: If the machine is
operated with the separator/retarder in contact with the feed wheels, the
wheels could be damaged.
4. The first pass will cut the stock into two pieces at 31/2” x 11” and will stack in the
catch tray as shown (Fig. 9). The scrap from these cuts will fall into the waste box
during cutting. Note: first stack thickness not to exceed 5/16”.
Fig. 6
Attach the paper support
Fig. 7
Adjusting the paper guides
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Fig. 9
First pass stacking
Fig. 8
Adjusting the retarder

5. Remove the two stacks of strips and place together while keeping them oriented in
the same direction (Fig. 10). Neatly square up the edges of the stack for prepara-
tion to insert into the upper feed shelf for the final cut.
6. While holding the stack edges square, insert the stack between the paper guides
and push in until the stack is positioned onto the feed tire (Fig. 11). Note: second
stack thickness not to exceed 5/8”.
7. The cards will exit the unit cut precisely at 2” x 3 1/2”, and
stack up to 75 cards per stack (Fig. 12). The finished
cards may now be removed and packaged (Fig. 13) .
8. If a jamming of the scrap does occur, promptly turn off the
unit. Place the catch tray in the stored position and then
raise the rear assembly to the upright position (Fig. 14).
This will allow the scrap separating system to be accessed
and able to remove any jammed scrap as shown in Fig. 15
The unit will not operate until the rear assembly is lowered
back into its operating position.
9. The waste box is easily accessed for emptying by opening the door on front of the
bass cabinet (Fig. 16) . A plastic waste bag has been supplied for your conven-
ience.
Fig. 13
Removing finished cards
Fig. 12
Second pass stacking
Fig. 11
Inserting the second pass
Fig. 16
Removing the waste box
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Fig. 15
Removing the jam
Fig. 14
Lifting the rear assembly
Fig. 10
Removing the first pass

10. Whenever possible, place a book or other weighted material on top of your freshly
printed stock to prevent excessive curling of the material. If the material is curled
and does not want to feed well, this unit comes with two top plates to be placed on
top of the cardstock when positioned for feeding, but may also have inconsistent
feeding (Fig. 17) . It is best for the stock to be flat and curl free to begin with.
11. Each feed shelf has a pressure arm that maintains pressure on the card stock
which creates friction on the feed tire. This adjustment is preset at the factory and
normally does not need further adjustment. Note: An incorrect setting of the
separator/retarder will make it appear as though you need adjustment of the
pressure arm. Readjustment of the pressure arm for greater pressure may
result in a harmonic vibration of the pressure arm and/or excessive feed tire
wear if no stock is being fed for a period of time.
6.0 Maintenance
Proper maintenance of your unit will prevent most situations that cause damage. Follow the steps below to
maintain the unit.
1. Once every 60 days, clean all paper dust from the unit.
2. Periodically, check the power cord of the machine for frays and pinches. Replace the cord should any dam-
age be found.
3. As needed, clean the feed wheels on the unit with a mild cleaner and a Scotch-BriteTM pad.
4. Periodically clean the O-rings on the cutter shafts with a damp, soft cloth.
5. In the event of blade removal during the life of the machine, a diagram of blade placement has been includ-
ed for reassembly purposes. See Figure next page. CAUTION: The blade spacing and tension are
extremely critical to the operation of any business card slitter. Only a qualified service technician
should attempt blade removal/replacement.
7.0 Troubleshooting
If the stock is glossy the feed wheels of the machine may have grip issues. This is a common issue with friction
- fed units. If one side is not glossy, run the stock through with the glossy side facing up.
8.0 Ordering Replacement Blades, Feed Tires or Bags
To order replacement blades, feed tires or bags, please contact Martin Yale Industries Customer Service Dept.
@ [phone] or [phone].
W-OGC1105 Gutter Blade
M-ODT1105 .501 ID Slitter Blade
W-ADT1114 Feed Tire
PB1 Replacement bags (Case of 100 bags)
Fig. 18
Pressure arm adjustment
Fig. 17
Use of the top plate
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8-UP FORMAT GUTTER CUT

8-UP FORMAT GUTTER CUT
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12/7/06
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WIRING DIAGRAM GC208