Intimus POWERCUT 5280 EPS User manual

5280 EPSP
Single Knife Paper Cutter
Operation Manual
intimus International GmbH, Bergheimer Straße 6-12, 88677 Markdorf / Germany
Tel.: ++49 (0)7544 / 60-0 --- E-mail: [email protected] --- www.intimus.com
96256 1 04/21

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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 7
1.1 Identification ................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Purpose of use ............................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Documentation ............................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 8
2. SAFETY OF USE.............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Symbols: meaning and application ..............................................................................10
2.2 Employee qualifications...............................................................................................11
2.3 Requirements for the operator's workplace. ................................................................12
2.3.1 Personal protection equipment..............................................................................12
2.3.2 Permissible environmental and operational conditions ..........................................12
2.4 Expected risks when operating the cutter ....................................................................12
2.5 Description and evaluation of residual risk ..................................................................13
2.6 Safety systems used in the cutter................................................................................14
2.7 Ways to prevent threats...............................................................................................15
2.8 Safe working rules.......................................................................................................16
2.9 Safety control ..............................................................................................................17
3.TRANSPORT AND STORAGE .........................................................................................18
3.1 Packaging .....................................................................................................................18
3.1.1 Package characteristic ..........................................................................................18
3.1.2 Package removal ..................................................................................................18
3.2 Transport.....................................................................................................................18
3.3 Delivery status.............................................................................................................19
3.4 Setting the cutter .........................................................................................................23
3.5 Work area....................................................................................................................24
4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GUILLOTINE..............................................25
4.1 Destiny ........................................................................................................................25
4.2 Basic parameters ........................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Technical data.......................................................................................................25
4.2.2 Technical data - electrical system .........................................................................26
4.2.3 External dimensions..............................................................................................26
5. OPERATION ....................................................................................................................28
5.1 Operating safety ..........................................................................................................28
5.1.1 Safety instructions.................................................................................................28
5.1.2 Warning about special hazards .............................................................................28
5.2 Control system ............................................................................................................29
5.3 Electrical apparatus.....................................................................................................32
6. POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................33
7. USING THE CUTTER ......................................................................................................34
7.1 Work area for operational staff ....................................................................................34
7.2 Danger zones in the cutter ..........................................................................................34

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7.3 Starting the cutter........................................................................................................34
7.3.1 Commissioning .....................................................................................................34
7.3.2 Diagnostics of the safety curtain after switching on the power supply....................35
7.3.3 Emergency stop of the cutter.................................................................................36
7.3.4 Starting the cutter after emergency stop................................................................36
7.4 Determining the position of the approaching beam......................................................36
7.4.1 Changing the position of the beam with the handwheel.........................................36
7.5 Pressing the material...................................................................................................37
7.5.1 Pressing the material without cutting (determination of the cutting line).................37
7.5.2 Clamping and holding of sliced material. ...............................................................38
7.5.3 Change of clamping force .....................................................................................39
7.5.4 Rules for selecting the contact pressure................................................................39
7.6 Cutting line indicator (optical) ......................................................................................39
7.7 Cutting (pressing and cutting)......................................................................................39
8. OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES...........................................................................................41
8.1 Replacing the knife in the cutter ..................................................................................41
8.1.1 Removing the knife ...............................................................................................42
8.1.2 Inserting a knife.....................................................................................................48
8.2 Reversing or replacing the cutter bar...........................................................................53
8.3 False clamp.................................................................................................................55
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8.4 Adjusting the parallelism of backguage .......................................................................58
9. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................59
9.1 Daily maintenance.......................................................................................................59
9.2 Treatments that should be performed cyclically...........................................................59
9.3 Lubrication...................................................................................................................60
9.3.1 Oil change in gearboxes........................................................................................64
9.4 Inspections ..................................................................................................................66
9.4.1 General recommendations ....................................................................................66
9.4.2 Knife regeneration.................................................................................................66
10.FAILURES ......................................................................................................................67
10.1 Determining the causes of the fault ...........................................................................67
10.2 Basic procedures for removing various types of defects ............................................67

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Program modules
1. MACHINE START............................................................................................................69
2. MANUAL MODE ..............................................................................................................70
2.1 Absolute mode - Automatic move to input dimension ..................................................70
2.2 Incremental mode - Repeating same dimension on next steps....................................71
2.3 Manual Backgauge Movement ....................................................................................71
2.4 Paper Eject..................................................................................................................71
2.5 Numerical Keyboard....................................................................................................72
3. AUTO MODE- PROGRAMMING......................................................................................72
3.1 Program selection .......................................................................................................72
3.2 Launching program from memory................................................................................73
3.3 Program edit and saving..............................................................................................74
3.4 Cut & Save ..................................................................................................................75
4. CARD CUTTING ..............................................................................................................76
5. OPTIONS .........................................................................................................................77
5.1 Options – special functions..........................................................................................78
5.2 Options – Language ...................................................................................................78
5.3 Options – Knife change ..............................................................................................79
5.4 Options - Calibration – Base dimension corr................................................................81
5.5 Options - Clamp adjustment on touch screen .............................................................82
5.6 Options – Sensor - Diagnostics ...................................................................................82
5.7 Options-Reset programs – program cancelling.........................................................83
5.8 Options - Service – to enter service mode..................................................................83
5.8.1 Options – SERVICE – dimensions. ......................................................................84
5.8.2 Options – Service – Encoder................................................................................84
5.8.3 Options – Service – Factory settings ....................................................................85
5.8.4 Options – Service – Calibration ............................................................................85
5.8.5 Options- Service – Test........................................................................................86

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IDENTIFICATION
Machine type: Single knife paper cutter
Item: INT-GU-05280EPSP

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EC-Conformity Declaration

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
•This operator manual introduces the machine for the user and shows what for the
machine was designed for to enable safe and comfortable work on the machine
•Inside the manual there are listed special safety requirements necessary to use the
product
•The manual should be stored near the machine and secured from lost or damage
•The operator should read the manual before using the machine with special focus on
chapter "Safety rules"
•The manual should be accessible by operator at any time and read carefully by all the
machine operators. It refers to:
I. Operation and first installation
II. Troubleshooting of workflow
III. Maintenance (service, repairs) and transportation
•In addition to the manual operator should keep general safety norms and local,
national health and safety requirements. The employer is also obliged to train the
staff properly to operate the machine in harmony to the manual.
1.1 Identification
Single knife paper cutter is marked with nameplate sticker located on the right side of the
guillotine 1 (figure. 1)
Figure 1
After the machine purchase in is suggested to check the serial numbers of machine
nameplate with purchase documents.

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1.2 Purpose of use
This Single knife cutter is designed for cutting to requested dimension reams of paper,
cardboard and other materials like pvc, plastics, fiber, foils, lamination and rubber etc. It is
mainly used by printing houses, print finishing specialists, copy shops and offices. In case of
some materials (like ex. plastics) it is recommended to use smaller ream than maximum
designed (to be consulted with manufacturer). The machine must be used according to the
rules given in operator manual and conditions as assemble, disassemble, reassemble,
installation, controlling and maintenance should be respected.
Danger of damage in case of wrong usage!
•operator is fully responsible for any damages caused by incorrect using of the
machine!
•the machine is designed only for purposes given in this manual by the
manufacturer!
1.3 Documentation
•This operator manual is deliver with the machine
•The operator manual is not the service manual.
•It is a must to use only the original spare parts delivered by manufacturer or
authorized agent.
•The drawings in the manual are example and may slightly differ from the real machine
received.
•The maintenance substances mentioned in the manual like oils, greases etc. are
exemplary, available at manufacturer region when the manual was created. It is
allowed to use other materials with similar properties available at local market.
•The manual should be always stored near the machine
•The staff of user should be familiar with the manual before starting to operate the
machine.
1.4 Introduction
In this manual there are included information about safety features of the guillotine. The
manual should be stored near the machine and secured from lost or damage. It is necessary
to operate the machine according to manual but also to local, general rules of safety. The

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employee is also obliged to train respectively the the operators of the machine according to
the manual. Each operator should confirm receiving of the manual and sign the obligation to
respect it. The requirement is necessary to start working on the machine.
2. SAFETY OF USE
The elements of mechanics, electronics of the guillotine are made according to latest
solutions and general rules of technology to secure the operator in case of failure. The
adequate level of safety elements ensure operator safety. It is necessary to check with
manufacturer if user wants to use special, extra equipment which was not installed and
delivered by manufacturer. Otherwise the factory warranty is no longer valid and
manufacturer takes no responsibility for modifications done in the machine and damages
cause by such.
This requirement is also applicable to the spare parts used during the repairs!
The repairs should be made only by servicemen who were trained by the manufacturer. In
case of the repairs done by unauthorized service the warranty given by manufacturer is not
valid and manufacturer is no longer responsible for any damages.
•Warranty is terminated if the machine is modified by user without any
permission of manufacturer.
•Modification by user removes all responsibility from the manufacturer for any
damages.
Despite all precautions the operating of the machine by not trained staff or wrongly trained
can cause the risk of damage.
Each person present during the installation, maintenance and usage of the machine must be
familiar with the manual, especially the chapter Safety of use.
Despite the obligation to do it prior using the machine such means should be also repeated!
Possible effects of incorrect usage:
•risk of life
•risk of body damage
•risk of machine damage
•risk of deterioration of technical condition of machine

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2.1 Symbols: meaning and application
Table 1. Symbols meaning
Read operator manual
Respect operator manual
INFORMATION
WARNING!
Risk of machine damage
Risk of deterioration of technical condition of machine
CAUTION! DANGER!
Danger to life
Danger of body damage
Dangerous electrical voltage!
Children must not operate the device!
Do not put hands underneath the knife!
Do not leave knives unattended
Do not remove or transport knives without covers!
Risk of injury!
Do not cut hard materials or materials, which may be splattered