Itotec Robocut RC-100DX User manual

PAPER GUILLOTINE
Type No.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read this instruction manual carefully and understand the contents thoroughly before
starting operation, inspection and maintenance or servicing of this product.
The operator and supervisor for this product must not have any person who does not
understand the contents of this product operate this machine.

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Table of Contents
Foreword ·····················································································
Safety Precautions······································································
Warning Label ·············································································
Introduction
Main Body Front Panel································································
Main Body Rear Panel ································································
Operation Panel ··········································································
Operation Panel Right Side·························································
Knife Button Panel·······································································
Parts Identification &
Function
Backgauge Right & Left Adjustment ···········································
Backgauge Upper & Lower Adjustment ······································
Clamp Pressure Adjustment ·······················································
Confirmation of knife height ························································
Knife Height Adjustment······························································
To Determine Knife Angle ···························································
Type of Knife················································································
To Replace Cutting stick······························································
How to change the safety bolt ·····················································
How to install the back plate ·······················································
How to read information display ··················································
Adjustment Method
Operation Method Introduction ·················································································
To Operate Cutting button ···························································
To Operate Backgauge ·······························································
To Change Backgauge Speed ····················································
To Change Unit ···········································································
To Correct Exact Size & Indicated Size Errors····························
To Call Course·············································································
To Call Empty Course ·································································
To Erase Course ·········································································
To Call Page················································································
To Insert Page ·············································································
To Delete Page············································································
To Use Cut line device ································································
To Use Air Table ··········································································
How to show counter display·······················································
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Table of Contents
Memroy Method (Memory Method by Ten-key)··························
Memory Method (Memory Method by Backgauge)·····················
Memory Method (Memory Method by Cutting) ···························
Push-out Method·········································································
Stacking position Method ····························································
How to perform soft clamp setting···············································
How to set the clamp pressure····················································
How to set the clamp timer··························································
Memory &
Setting Method
Knife Replacement
Method
How to remove the knife······························································
How to install the knife ································································
How to remove the knife (for models with a knife lifter)···············
How to install the knife (for models equipped with a knife lifter)
Oil Changing Method Hydraulic Oil Change ··································································
Replacement of gear oil ······························································
Lubrication and Greasing-up·······················································
Oil Table ······················································································
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Applied Operation
Method
Expell Air Method ········································································
Full-Automatic Operation Method················································
To Copy Data···············································································
To Use Calculation Function ·······················································
To Use Spare Course··································································
To Save Plural Jobs Inside Course ·············································
To Use Hold Feed Key and Number of Repetition Key················
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Repair Service &
Specifications
Repair Service ············································································
Specifications ··············································································
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● This manual is a guide book for using this product safely.
● Before using this product, be sure to read this manual and thoroughly understand the
operation, checkup or inspection and maintenance or servicing.
● Operation or the like that is different from the description given in this manual, if performed,
may lead to serious accidents resulting in death or injury.
● In various portions in this manual, a description is given of the precautions as indicated
below.
These indications are the precautions for maintaining operational safety in particular.
Upon thorough understanding, you are requested to start operations work.
Introduction
Foreword
WARNING
If this machine is used carelessly, serious injury or serious disasters
or accidents may occur.
The operator and maintenance personnel should read this manual carefully
before starting operation or maintenance work for this machine.
This manual should be kept handy near the machine always for easier
reference.
The machine should not be operated or maintained before this manual can
be understood perfectly.
Where this manual was lost or damaged, contact our company or our local
agent immediately for ordering.
If this product is transferred, be sure to attach this manual therewith and
transfer this product to the subsequent owner.

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Cutting materials, such as paper, may frequently be stacked near or around the machine; it is, therefore,
necessary to pile up those materials firmly and take care not to suffer from a disaster by stumbling or
bumping.
Do not put the machine in a place exposed to rain and an extremely moist place. Also, avoid using the
machine in a wet state.
Do not use the machine where combustible liquid and gas are present nearby.
Keep any infant and children away from the machine.
Since extremely high precision is required for cutting operations work as well as operational safety, it is
necessary to provide adequate lighting that is not flickering or dazzling.
Since paper powder scatters around during operations work, it is necessary to give care to ventilation
and draft as well.
● Transportation, Setup and Installation
This product is transported by local agen`s appointed carrier, and representative engineer is responsible
for setup and installation of this product.
It is, however, necessary to always ask the firm having the electric work engineer licence for electric
works.
For electrical capacity, see the "Specifications" paragraph on page.
To move and transfer this product, contact our representative.
● Repair Service
If an abnormal condition should be found in the machine,contact our loacal agent.
Do not use the machine until the abnormality is recovered.
Safety Precautions
Introduction
● Environment in which this machine is used
To understand this instruction manual and product warning labels much better, the warning indication is
classified properly as follows. Understand these contents and observe the respective instructions.
This warning is used in the safety precautions and warning labels at the
sections in the potential hazard state that may cause death or serious injury
if not avoided.
These safety precautions involve the preventive action that must be taken
to avoid possible danger.
WARNING
CAUTION
This caution is used in the safety precautions and warning labels at the
sections indicating the potential hazard state that may inflict slight injury or
medium trouble if not avoided.
These safety precautions involve the preventive action that must be taken
to avoid possible danger.
These warning labels must be attached or provided so that they are always seen clearly.
Iftheselabelsarepeeledorfouled,replacethemwithnewones.Whenreplacing,contact
ourcompanyorourlocalagent.
● Classification of Warning Indication

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Warning Label
The hazardous places in this product are
indicated, using 6 types of warning
indicator label.
Thoroughly understand these hazardous
places and indicated contents, and use
this product correctly, observing the
respective instructions.
BC
Since you may
receive electric
shocks, absolutely
avoid touching any
live part.
Since your hand may
be caught in the
movable part during
operation, never hold
out your hands.
Since your hand may
be caught in the
clamp retainer, never
hold out your hands
to the vertical moving
part of clamp retainer
during operation.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock
DO NOT TOUCH !
CAUTION
Risk of hands getting
caught !
Keep hands away from
movable parts
WARNING
Risk of fingers getting caught
Keep hands away from lifting
parts while operating
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D E
F
Warning Label
Introduction
Since there is a
danger of burns due to
a high temperature,
absolutely avoid
touching.
Since there may
arise fault current
and computer
malfunctions,be sure
to set up a grounding
conductor.
Since the knife is
movable, never hold
out your hand to the
movable part during
operation.
CAUTION
Do not touch
Keep hands away from drive
parts whille operating
CAUTION
Make sure of ground
connection
WARNING
Risk of severe burn.
Keep hands away.
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D B
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Main Body Front Panel
Parts Identification and Functions
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Operation panel 1
Safety beam guard
Knife
Knife carrier
Backgauge
Central lubrication pump
Operation panel 2
Knife height adjusting window
Front plate
Table
Knife change lever
Cutting buttons panel
Clamp pedal
Hydraulic oil level gauge
If the optical axis using LED (light-emitting diode)
is interrupted, the knife comes to an instant halt.
Sets the knife
Allows precise paper positioning.
Adjusts the knife height.
This front plate is used when the paper is arranged
properly.
Since this chrome plated table
is provided with an air blowoff nozzle, paper is easy
tohandle.
Works once before start.
The clamp lowers by working the pedal.
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Used to change the lever.

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Rear View of Main Body
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Electric box 1
Clamp presser
Presses paper when cutting it.
Gear box
Power box
Electric box 2
Side guide
Used to arrange paper.
Blower motor
Central lubrication pump
Parts Identification and Functions
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Operated once before starting.
9Backgauge
Positions paper accurately.
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Oil tank
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Display panel
Power lamp
Displays the backgauge size, course, page and data
value.
ERA Erases the data.
INS Adds the data.
DEL Deletes the data.
COPY Copies the data to another page.
SCH Accesses the empty course and
corrects the error.
Calculates the data, and can also store the results
thus calculated in memory.
DS Stores the data in memory.
MN Allows all manual operations.
SA Allows automatic positioning.
FA Allows automatic operation.
FAA
Confirmation key for selecting
the full-automatic operation mode.
Changes the units of millimeter and inch.
Selects the backgauge speed.
Changes the fluorescent lamp and cut line.
Corrects the error between the exactsize and indi-
cated size.
Data correction key
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Calculation key
SPEED
UNIT
Mode key
FL
BM
Operation Panel
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ERA DEL COPY SCHINS
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STOR
NH
BM
PAGE
PAGE
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CORS
COURSE PAGE
BACKGAUGE
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Call the course and page.
Send out the backgaugeat the constant size.
Stores the data in memory.
Start and stop machine operation.
CORS & page keys
Ten-key
CL
H & N
Hydraulic motor switch
Hydraulic motor lamp
Backgauge operation keys
Allows manual operation of the backgauge.
START/STOP keys
Function keys
STOR
Inputs the data, course and page.
Cancels the data.
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AIR Lets out air.
P Allows push-out.
SP Allows stacking position setting.
CLMP Allows air bleeding setting.
Lights up during hydraulic motor rotation.
Starts and stops the hydraulic motor.
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Parts Identification and Functions
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FAA
FA
SA
MN
DS
UNIT
INCH
MM
SPEED
FL
MOTOR
START
STOP
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FRONT
L
FRONT
BACK
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Operation Panel 2
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Power switch
Knife lifter switch (Option)
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Clamp pressure level selector switch
Selects the high and low clamp pressure: by setting
this switch at "HIGH-PRESS", 2-step clamping is
carried out.
By setting this switch at "LOW-PRESS", the
pressure is 1/4 of the clamp pressure adjust knob
set value.
5Clamp pressure adjusting knob
Allows stepless adjustment of clamp pressure
between 400 and 2,500 kg.
1Pressure lamp
The lamp lights up if the hydraulic circuit monitor
function for monitoring the state of the hydraulic
circuit during operation of the knife button detects
an error.
The knife buttons do not function if the
Pressure lamp is lit.
Press the reset button at the main body
operation part to reset.
HIGH
LOW
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2000 3000
4000
T.D.C
PRESSURE
KNIFE
LIFTER
UP DOWN
ON
TRIP
OFF
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T.D.C lamp
The lamp lights up when clutch adjustment
maintenance related to the middle plate stopper
function, a safety mechanism for the knife driving
unit, draws near.
If the T.D.C. lamp lights up, contact the
nearest service center or service division
of our headquarters, branch or sales
outlet.

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Parts Identification and Functions
Cutting Buttons Panel
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Cutting button
Lowers the knife with the right and left buttons
depressed at the same time. By pressing either
button, the air is stopped.
Reset button
The clamp hold circuit for holding the clamp in the
position upon an emergency stop in a cutting cycle,
is reset. Error detection of the hydraulic circuit
monitor function is also reset.
Knife support bolt
Used for knife change.
* Not provided for models with a knife lifter.
Blower button
Lets out table air.
Air selector switch
Selects blower motor startup and air blow method.
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Adjustment Method
Backgauge Right & Left Adjustment 1
When the backgauge left is protruding as viewed from the main body front panel
1
Loosen the fixing bolt by turning it
counterclockwise.
2
After loosening the lock nut, turn the
left-side right & left adjusting screw
counterclockwise by the amount of
errors to loosen it.
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6
After loosening the lock nut, turn the
right-side right & left adjusting screw
clockwise by the amount loosened
in step
2 above to tighten it.
4
Turn the fixing bolt clockwise to fix
it.
5
Check the adjusted results.
When the reverse error occurred due to excessive
adjustment, follow the "Backgauge Right & Left
Adjustment 2" paragraph on the following page.
6
After completion of this adjustment,
tighten the lock nut of right & left
adjusting screw on both sides.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the supplied spanner.
Do not apply excessive force to the
spanner; for example, do not rest your
weight thereon. Excessive tightening
results, thus leading to damage on the
backgauge.
The right & left adjusting screw is adjusted 0.1 mm
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Backgauge Right & Left Adjustment 2
When the backgauge right is protruding forward as viewed from the main body front panel
1
Loosen the fixing bolt by turning it
counterclockwise.
2
After loosening the lock nut, turn the
right-side right & left adjusting screw
counterclockwise by the amount of
errors to loosen it.
The right & left adjusting screw is adjusted 0.1 mm
per approx. 3 degrees.
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After loosening the lock nut, turn the
left-side right & left adjusting screw
clockwise by the amount loosened
instep
2 above to tighten it.
4
Turn the fixing bolt clockwise to fix
it.
5
Check the adjusted results.
When the reverse error occurred due to excessive
adjustment, follow the "Backgauge Right & Left
Adjustment 1" paragraph on the preceding page.
6
After completion of this adjustment,
tighten the lock nut of right & left
adjusting screw on both sides.
Be sure to use the supplied spanner.
Do not apply excessive force to the
spanner; for example, do not rest your
weight thereon. Excessive tightening
results, thus leading to damage on the
backgauge.
Adjustment Method
CAUTION

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Backgauge Upper & Lower Adjustment 1
When the backgauge is leaning forward
1
Turnthefixingboltcounterclockwise
to loosen it.
2
Turn the upper & lower adjusting
bolt counterclockwise to loosen it.
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4
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Turn the fixing bolt clockwise to
tighten it.
4
Adjust the clearance between the
aft comb tip and table with the aft
comb upper & lower adjusting pin.
5
Adjust this clearance to an extent
such that the guide roller comes
into slight contact with the table.
Be sure to use the supplied spanner.
Do not apply excessive force to the
spanner; for example, do not rest your
weight thereon. Excessive tightening
results, thus leading to damage on the
backgauge.
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CAUTION
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Backgauge Upper & Lower Adjustment 2
When the backgauge is leaning backward
1
Separate the aft comb from the
table with the aft comb upper &
lower adjusting pin.
2
Turnthefixingboltcounterclockwise
to loosen it.
3
Turn the upper & lower adjusting
bolt clockwise to tighten it.
4
Turn the fixing bolt clockwise to
tighten it.
5
Adjust the clearance between the
aft comb tip and table with the aft
comb upper & lower adjusting pin.
6
Adjust this clearance to an extent
such that the guide roller comes into
slight contact with the table.
Be sure to use the supplied spanner.
Do not apply excessive force to the
spanner; for example, do not rest your
weight thereon. Excessive tightening
results, thus leading to damage on the
backgauge.
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Adjustment Method
CAUTION
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Clamp Pressure Adjustment
1
Start hydraulic motor operation.
2
Work the clamp pedal to ensure that
theclamplowersontothetable side.
3
Select the pressure with the clamp
pressure adjusting knob and clamp
pressure level selector switch.
4
Turn the power switch "ON".
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Impact paper
Middle quality paper
High quality paper
Coated paper
Art paper
Cellophane
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Adjustment Method
1
Turn the power on.
2
Turn on the clutch key.
3
Remove the ruler and place a sheet
of paper on the groove for the ruler.
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If the height of the knife is correct,
turn off the clutch key.
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Remove the handle and install the
cover.
Do not turn on the main motor.
Confirmation of knife height
CAUTION
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Be sure to check after the knife is changed.
The clutch is engaged after about 90 seconds.
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Remove the cover of the transmis-
sion shaft and attach the handle and
turn it counterclockwise.
The knife lowers to lightly touch the
paper, then rises if its height is
correct.
If the knife lowers too much or if it does
not make contact with the paper or if the
knife height varies between the left and
right sides, adjust the height of the knife
(page ).
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Start the main motor.
8
Press the knife button to restore the
knife.
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Set the ruler.
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Fine adjustment of height of knife
1
Remove the lid of the knife height
adjusting window.
2
Pull the fixing pin and turn it 90
degrees.
3
Using the adjusting handle, adjust
the height.
4
After left/right adjustment is
finished, turn the fixing pin 90
degrees to return it in the original
position.
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After returning, check that the fixing
pin enters the hole. If the pin is hard
to enter the hole, slightly move the
adjusting handle to the left and right.
Turn the adjusting handle toward the
depth to raise the knife, or turn it
toward you to lower the knife.