Proxxon Thermocut User manual

Manual
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Manual Thermocut
Dear customer!
Please read the enclosed safety and operating
instructions before you use the PROXXON
THERMOCUT the first time in order to ensure
safe and proper handling.
Overall view (Fig. 1):
1. On/Off switch
2. Temperature adjustment knob
3. Standby LED
4. Knurled screw for clamping the cutting wire
5. Overarm
6. Wire spool
7. Screw for wire spool
8. Spool carrier
9. Screw for spool carrier
10. Guide slot
11. Cutting Wire
12. Lower wire guide
13. Slot for angle stop
14. Angle gauge
15. Extension
Description of the device
With the PROXXON THERMOCUT you can cut
polystyrene in a clean and safe way. The stan-
dard equipment includes a spool with cutting
wire (ø 0.2 mm, length 30 m) and an adjustable
angle stop with an extension.
Technical data
Voltage: Primary 115 Volt, 60Hz
Secondary max. 10.5 Volt, 60Hz
Power rating: max. 20 watt
Secondary current: max. 1.0 A
Dimensions of work surface: 370 x 260 mm
Max. cutting height: 5 1/2’’ (140 mm)
Throat: 13
3/4’’ (350 mm)
Weight: 6,6 lb (2.9 kg)
Additional safety instructions
1. Provide good ventilation, when using the de-
vice.
2. Observe the material suppliers safety instruc-
tions when cutting.
3. The cutting wire is hot. Risk of skin burn!
4. Do not use the device near curtains or other
combustible materials.
5. Do not leave the device unattended when it is
switched on.
6. Only use the supplied cutting wire or
original PROXXON replacement wire,
otherwise the transformer can become
overloaded.
7. Switch off the device after use.
Assembling the THERMOCUT
Fit the overarm 1(Fig. 2) underneath the device
by using the enclosed knurled screw. Fasten the
cable 2to the overarm with the screw 3. Tighten
the screw well to ensure good electrical contact
(10.5 volt low voltage). Slide the spool carrier 8
(Fig. 1) on to the arm and fasten it with the
screw 9.
Operation
Installing the cutting wire
1. Switch off the device.
2. Carefully unwind the cutting wire approx. 8’’
(20 cm).
3. Open the lower wire guide by turning the
knurled screw 4(Fig. 1).
4. Thread the wire approx. 2’’ (5 cm) into the
lower wire guide.
5. Clamp the wire by turning the knurled screw 4.
6. Push the overarm 5lightly downwards with
your left hand, thread the wire through the
guide slot 10 and fasten the wire spool 6so
that the wire is slightly tensioned.
7. Release the arm. The wire is tensioned by the
spring force of the arm.
8. Check that the wire is a right angle with work
surface. Adjust, if necessary by sliding the
spool carrier 8or by bending the clamp.
9. Connect the mains plug. Your device is now
ready for use.
Cutting
10. Switch on the device with the switch 1
(Fig. 1).
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Note:
It is normal that the wire extends somewhat
after being heated for the first time. Stretch the
wire slightly by the first heating and tension it
again. The wire will now retain its length.
11. Adjust the temperature with the regulator 2.
The table on the front of the device serves
as a guide. The best way to find the ideal
temperature is to try different temperatures
yourself. For simple, straightforward cuts
you use a high temperature, for complicated
shapes a lower temperature. Please note
that too high temperatures will cause untidy
edges.
12. Now move the workpiece through the wire
with a light pressure and even speed. Be
aware that too high pressure in the direction
of the cut when cutting complicated shapes
will tend to bend the wire.
Miter cutting
Miter cutting can be done in two ways with the
THERMOCUT: by adjusting the spool carrier on
the overarm or with the adjustable angle gauge.
Adjusting the spool carrier: loosen the screws
1and 2(Fig. 3) and select the required angle by
sliding the spool carrier. Tighten the screw 1
again and tension the wire as usual.
Note:
Adjusting the spool carrier will lengthen the
heated part of the wire and thus increase the
electrical resistance. The temperature must be
adjusted accordingly.
Working with the stop: Select the required
miter on the angle stop and secure the adjust-
ment with the screw 1(Fig. 4). Move the exten-
sion 2so that you can pass the cutting wire
without difficulty. Press the workpiece against
the stop and guide the stop along the slot 3.
Note: The stop can be fixed for parallel cutting.
Turn the screw 1 (Fig.5) to clamp the stop in the
slot. Guide the workpiece past the cutting wire
along the stop.
Important hints:
– When cutting double miter (e.g. roof), don’t
remove the cut off part after the first cutting.
Use it as an underlay for the second cut.
– The wire has a higher temperature at the exit
side of the workpiece, which may cause sur-
face melting. To prevent this, the wire can be
cooled by blowing on it.
– Small sections of long profiles can best be cut
by laying a waste piece 1(Fig. 6) between the
stop and the work piece and then cutting
against the stop. The cutting wire then cuts
into the waste piece and the edges remain
clean.
– You can make a simple device yourself for
cutting circular segments. Fix a drawing-pin at
the center of the required circle on the working
table with a piece of tape. Fix the workpiece
onto the pin and turn the workpiece around
the pin (Fig. 7).
– The cutting wire normally breaks above the
guide bushing. Insert the wire a few inches
further in the lower wire guide and fasten it
again at regular intervals to prevent the wire
from breaking.
Cleaning the device
Clean the wire and the bushing regularly to
prevent unnecessary evaporation of polystyrene
residue. Caution: First switch off the device!
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Notes

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Artikel-No.:
37080-01 Housing
37080-02 Overarm
37080-03 Slider
37080-05 Cutting wire 98 ft, ø 0,008’’
(ø 0.2 mm, 30 m)
37080-06 Knurled screw short
37080-07 Knurled screw long
37080-08 Washer
37080-09 Knurled screw for overarm
37080-10 Extension
37080-11 Angle gauge
37080-12 Knurled screw for wire
37080-13 Temperature adjustment knob
37080-14 Switch
37080-15 Clamping
37080-16 Board
37080-17 Lower housing cover
37080-18 Transformer
37080-19 Strain relief
37080-20 Power cord
37080-21 Screw for strain relief
37080-22 Screw for lower housing cover
37080-23 Contact screw
37080-24 Screw for lower wire guide
37080-25 Screw for transformer
37080-26 Rubber foot
37080-99 Manual
Replacement Parts List
Proxxon Thermocut
No. 37080

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Schematics for Thermocut
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Art.-Nr. 37080
We reserve the right to make further alterations for the purpose of technical progress.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Your device does not work properly? Please read the operating instructions
again carefully. If the unit is in fact defective, please send it to:
Prox-Tech, Inc.
Attn.: PROXXON Service Center
2555 Tate Blvd. S.E.
Hickory, NC 28601
Please make sure, that your tool is carefully packaged and include a copy
of your dated proof of purchase. You will help us to react even quicker, if
you describe the problem in short and please don’t forget to include your
name, address and daytime telephone number. We will respond in a
prompt and reliable manner.
Spare Parts
You can also order any necessary spare parts from our Service Center at
the above address. Please check the article-number of the tool concerned
on the nameplate of the tool and define the part needed by using the
explosion drawing in the manual that came with the tool. Every part has
a specific number (5 digit-XX). Please provide us with this number when
ordering.
For any further information call us toll free at 1-877-PROXXON
(1-877-776 9966) or visit us on the web at www.proxxon.com/us.
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