PARKEN ENGINEERING MK205 Manual

INSTALLATION
&
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MK205
VERTICAL
CUTTING MACHINE

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Machine head dims 2000 long x 1000 wide x 2500 high x 345 kgs*
head
pack of fixing bolts nuts etc for attaching
inner R S rail to head
rear spreader to spreader stands
cranked spreader to head and central spreader stand
table centre/joining bolts
rail stand fixing bolts
Rails dims 4700 long x 150 wide x 200 high x 75 kgs*
inner R S rail
outer rails
spreaders
table rack front
table rack rear
Rail stands dims 700 long x 300 wide x 700 high x 60 kgs*
normal stands
spreader stands identified by extra hole near center of stand
2 split stands
Table halves dims 2800 long x 700 wide x 1700 high x 165 kgs*
R S table
L S table
table handle
Table fence usually fixed to table halves
*all dimensions are for standard machine ie
2400 x 2400 table
1260 cutting height
1200 throat
no options

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MK205
Please read these instructions carefully as the final accuracy of the
machine depends on correct installation.
These directions relate to a standard right hand machine, ie when
the operator stands at front of machine the head is on R S of table.
The order of assembly is as listed.
CUTTING HEAD
place cutting head in position leaving ample space around machine
for removing offcuts etc. see location relative to tracks and overall area
required in attached drawing. Level machine in both directions and only
bolt head to floor using 3/8” “loxins” or similar once table has been
moved(rolled) to ends of tracks to check for overall safe clearance
around machine as mentioned below. Fit knife to machine(if not already
fitted)
GUIDE RAILS
Fit stands to rails.
the inside rail (R rail) (identified by cross hole near center)has 2
split stands fitted at one end of rail (nearest to the operator) this allows
for blade to pass thro when replacement is required, and one normal
stand fitted closest to center and one spreader stand at other end.
Outer rails have normal stands fitted apart from far end and center
which are spreader stands
Make sure all stands are set to same height from top of rail to base
of stand using adjusting screws and lock nut.
Place guide rail L S of machine nearest to knife using spreader
provided off machine frame
Fit rails to head.
Fit R rail assembly to head using bracket on head lower arm
making sure split stands are to the front of machine, and,also that rail is
square sideway to head.
Fit L rail assemblies to head using cranked spreader off head and
straight spreader at rear of machine bolted between spreader stands
this will maintain correct center distance between all rails. Ensure that
rail closest to knife (guide rail) is set square to head and parralell to R
rail.
Rotate all stand feet so they are 90 degree to rail.
Level rails horizontally for and aft (so that table does not move

when left alone)
Place straight edge between rails and set so that they are 90
degrees vertical to knife and flat to one another.
TABLE ASSEMBLY
Assemble table on tracks ensuring that L S (with side guide
rollers) is place to engage carefully with L guide rail.
Bolt table sides together
Fasten rails to floor with 3/8” “Loxins” or similar
FENCE ASSEMBLY
The fence has an adjustable handle at the operators end and
moves on geared racks attached at both ends of table.
Fit slotted rack to front(operator end) of R table and other rack to
rear of R table
Remove “L” shaped casting from rear of fence taking care not to
dislodge brass rubbing strips.
Place fence on table with “L” shaped casting (operator end) clear
of rack then carefully push/slide/giggle assembly and gear pinion into
egagement with racks at operator and rear end checking fence face is
parrell to knife slot in table.
Refit “L” shaped casting at rear
Use the front(slotted) rack to adjust fence parrell to knife slot
Use nut locked grub screws to adjust fence face square to table
top at both ends
INSTALLATION FINISHED

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
safety precautions read them carefully
1 ensure that area around machine is clear of material not used
on machine
2 before starting machine make sure nobody stands in
operating area
3 use steel gloves when changing blades
4 check that all guards are closed before starting machine
Fence operation
The PARKEN manual fence can be operated in two modes
(a) continous operation
in this mode, winding the crank in either direction will move
fence towards or away from knife. The knob on the fence can be locked
in any position for cutting. The machine is shipped in this mode.
(b) Incremental operation
in this mode, the fence moves a preset distance as set on the
dial surrounding the crank handle. Once the desired thickness of cut is
set all the operator needs to do is to reverse the crank against the stop
and then wind forwards. This will move the fence a preset distance
forward and then stop to cut. This mode is selected as follows:-
Rotate the crank until the zero graduation is facing upwards
pull the spring loaded knob closest to the center of crank unit
outwards. Turn the knob ½ a turn in either direction to prevent
knob from returning to index wheel. Screw the other knurled knob
inbetween 2 stops located on the graduated dial. Release the 2 “L”
levers/knobs at rear of dial. Rotate dial to desired size then tighten
knobs. The major graduations on dial represent 10mm of fence
travel.
Alternate clockwise/anti-clockwise rotation of cranck handle will
index fence in steps as selected. To return fence to fixed position
release knurled knob from against the stops, and set the graduated
dial to zero. Rotate the spring loaded knob to origional position and
move the crank handle to re engage the knob in the ratchet wheel.
Knife grinding
The knife grinding attachment houses 2 cup grinding wheels, two
top knife guides and 1 backup guide.

To install or remove a grinding wheel we recommend removing
knife.
Adjust spindle assembly outwards to provid access to retaining nut
When sharpening knife do not apply excessive pressure to grinding
wheels as this may cause uneven edge to knife. These grinding wheels
self rotate on contact with blade.
Knife replacement
1 open all knife guards around cutting head
2 move table so that knife is located closest to front table join
3 release blade tension using handle at top R corner of
cutting head
4 backoff grinding wheels located under table
5 using steel mesh gloves or equivalent remove blade carefully
starting from lower guards then sides to top
6 open table join at front enough to slide blade thro
7 dispose of blade carefully
8 remove new blade from container and release/unroll in clear
area make sure sharp edge faces downwards
9 install blade is reverse of removal
10 if twisted blade(doubled sided cutting) is used make sure
twist is placed in outside guard
11 before closing guards move blade by hand to check that knife
tracks near center of wheels/pulleys
12 close guards and readjust grinders
13 if twisted blade back off rear blade guide to limit blunting
edge
14 side guides should be adjusted so that there is paper
thickness clearance