Roper Whitney PS-66 Guide

MODEL NO. PS-66
COMBINATION NOTCHER, COPER & SHEAR
OPERATION, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Model: Purchased From:
Serial #: Date Received:
An American Tradition Since 1910
RoperWhitney/2833HuffmanBlvd./Rockford,IL61103/815-962-3011/Fax[phone]
www.roperwhitney.com

FOREWORD
Thismanualhasbeenpreparedfortheownerandoperators of Roper Whitney No. PS-66machine. Its
purpose,asidefrom operations instructions, is to promote safety through the useofacceptedoperating
procedures. Readall instructionsthoroughlybefore operating themachine.
Alsocontained in this manual isthepartslist for your machine. It isrecommendedthatonly Roper
Whitneyor factory authorizedpartsbe used as replacements.
RoperWhitney 2833 Huffman Blvd. Rockford, IL61103
815-962-3011 / Fax [phone]
www.roperwhitney.com
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Warranty Statement:
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Roper Whitney (“Manufacturer”) warrants, commencing with the date of shipment to first end-user
(“Customer”) and for a period of thirty-six (36) months thereafter, all machinery and parts manufactured
by Manufacturer to be free of defects in workmanship and material. This warranty remains in force for
the above time period only if all of Manufacturer’s operational procedures are followed and
recommended maintenance is performed. If, within such warranty period, any machinery or parts
manufactured by Manufacturer shall be proved to Manufacturer’s satisfaction to be defective, such
machinery or parts shall be repaired or replaced, at Manufacturer’s option. All warranty claims are made
F.O.B Manufacturer’s plant, providing such machinery or parts are returned freight prepaid to
Manufacturer’s plant or designated service center for Manufacturer’s inspection. All failed parts or
components must be returned to Manufacturer prepaid for inspection before credit will be issued for new
parts or components. Manufacturer’s obligation hereunder shall be confined to such repair or replacement
and does not include any charges, direct or indirect, for removing or replacing defective machinery or
parts. No warranty shall apply to machinery, or parts or accessories, which have been furnished, repaired,
or altered by others so as, in Manufacturer’s judgment, to affect the same adversely or which shall have
been subject to negligence, accident or improper care, installation, maintenance, storage, or other than
normal use or service, during or after shipment. No warranty shall apply to the cost of repairs made or
attempted outside of Manufacturer’s plant or designated service center without Manufacturer’s
authorization. No warranty shall apply with respect to machinery or part not manufactured by
Manufacturer, including but not limited to motors, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components, if such
machinery or part is subject to warranty by the manufacturer of such machinery or part. No warranty
claims by Customer will be honored with respect to any machinery or part from which the name and date
plate has been removed or is otherwise no longer located or exhibited on such machinery or part. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO
ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO MACHINERY, PARTS,
ACCESSORIES, OR SERVICES MANUFACTURED OR FURNISHED BY IT OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS,
OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MANUFACTURER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES, OR DELAYS HOW SO
EVER CAUSED.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.
Note: Consumable tooling is not covered under the 3 year manufacturer’s warranty.
RETURN OF THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD FURNISHED WITH THE PRODUCT IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY COVERAGE THEREON. CARD MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED, SIGNED BY THE PURCHASER, AND IF
APPLICABLE, SIGNED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR. RETURN REGISTRATION CARD TO:

SAFETY LABELS
Do not operate the machine without the proper safety label in place. If your machine is missing
thefollowing label pleasecontactRoper Whitney Co. oryourauthorized Roper Whitneydistributorto
order.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PS-66
PEXTO COMBINTATION NOTCHER, COPER & SHEAR
WARNING: Beforeoperating, machine must beboltedtoworkbench. Iffloor standhas been
provided,machinemustbe bolted to floor stand with bolts provided. Stand must besecurely
laggedtofloor.
1. Mount and level Notcherwithdrop-outoverhanging edge ofbenchandbolt or laginplace.
Lubricate all points with SAE 30 machine oil before operating.
2. Upper Standard Blades-(17)and(18)aresetatfactoryfor “pierce” cutting, starting at apex or
cornerof inside cut. To change to “splay” cutting,interchangeblades(17)and (18) end for end
sothat cut starts at outside edge of sheet. Align blades at point (elongated holesare provided
inbladesfor this purpose) before tightening blade bolts(16) securely.
3. Lower StandardBlades-(28) and (29) are each symmetrical and can be mounted to use all4
cuttingedges. Bladesarepositioned by blade bolts (32) from underneath table.
4. BladeAdjustment:
a. Takeofftable (21) by removing two tablescrews (27). Position the slide at bottomof
stroke.
b. Loosenlowerblade bolts(32) slightly.
c. Turn blade adjustingscrews(26)mountedin adjusting plate (25) to bring bladeto.002
normalclearance between upper andlowerblade. (Clearanceshould be greater forheavy
stock- less for thin stock).
d. Tightenblade bolts(32)securely.
e. Remounttable.
5. Tab Notching -To installtabblades:
a. Removetable (21) as in 4a and disassemble four standard blades.
b. Installtopright hand (18T) and lefthand(17T)tab blades using the 3/8” socketheadcap
screwsfurnished with tab blade kit. (Use one 3/4 long screw(16T)infrontholeof each
blade.) Tighten screws fingertightuntilbladesare properly positioned.
c. Topright hand blade should protrude pasttheedgeofthe left hand blade the desireddepth
ofnotch. Tightenallscrewssecurely.
d. Mountlowerblades (28T & 29T), using bladeplates(30T&31T) furnished with kit, leaving
screwsfinger tight until proper setting is attained.
e. Position slide at bottom of stroke, taking care that lower blades are back, clear of the
upperblades.
f. Setlower right hand bladesothatfront cutting corner is inlinewithfront corner of theupper
righthand blade withthenormal clearance of.002”between them. Tightenrighthand
bladescrews securely.
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g. Setlowerleft hand blade sothatthenotched front edge ofthelowerleft hand blade just
touchesthe front corner ofthelowerright hand blade. Set for normalclearanceof.002”
betweenupper and lower bladesandat the beveled surfaceofthenotch. Tightenlower left
handblade screwssecurely.
h. Checkclearances at all points before operating.
6. Depth of Cut can be limited by adjusting stop screw (20) and check nut.
7. Safety Brake is adjustedthroughscrew(9) and checknut,toprevent deadweight fallofhandle
andslide.
CAUTION: Checkthis adjustment frequently forsafeoperation.
8. Squaring or cutoff shearing stock of any lengthto6inchesin width can be done by opening
throat.
9. Throat -To open throat, back offframe bolt(3)andhold in “up” position withthumbscrew(4)
(toprevent its being lost).
CAUTION: Openthroat position used only forslitting,squaringand cutoff shearing.
10.Slitting-Upto 6 inch wide strips can be slit from any width sheet. Withupperblades
mountedfor “splay”cutting,removeleft handupperblade (17) andopenthroat.
11.Frequent lubrication of slidewaysandcam pivots will insurecontinuedsmoothoperation.
12.AdjustmentofSlide-maybecomenecessarytocompensatefor wear. Backoff four slide
adjustingscrews(15) and adjust slide cap screws (14) to “tight” fit. Then reset slideadjusting
screw(15)toobtainslidingfit. Oilways.
13.GageSetting - can be accomplished byusing combination square. Table edges machined at
45 degrees to cutting edges.
14.Check clearancesbetweenupperandlowerblades occasionally to see that normal .002
clearanceismaintained!
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PS-66 PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHART
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PS-66 PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHART
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PS-66 NOTCHER, COPER & SHEAR
PARTS LIST
REFER TO PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHART
INDEX PARTNO. PART NAME
1 740060139 Base
2 611012283 SHCScrew 1/2-13 x 3” (Short Frame)
3 611012281 SHC Screw 1/2-13 x 2 1/2” (Long Frame)
4 601012131 HHCScrew 5/16-18 x3/4”(Thumb)
5 740140138 Frame
6 600053389 Cam Pivot Pin
7 740240148 Link
8 740210143 Cam
9 621012131 SSCP Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4” (Friction Shoe)
10 740570151 FrictionShoe
11 740220142 Slide Cap
12 740730141 Slide
13 740630146 CamRoller
14 601012179 HHC Screw 3/8-16 x 1 1/2” (Slide Cap)
15 621012131 SSCP Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4” (SlideAdj.)
16 684012173 LHSC Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4” (Upper Blade)
17 350700102 L. H. Upper Blade
18 350700101 R.H.UpperBlade
19 740160147 Slide Pivot Pin
20 621012183 SSCP Screw 3/8-16 x 2” (Slide Stop)
21 740090140 Table
22 673023004 WingNut 5/16-18
23 740420150 Gauge
24 740160152 TeeSlot Bolt
25 740060149 AdjustingPlate
26 621012131 SSCP Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4” (BladeAdj.)
27 613012177 SHFScrew3/8-16x 1 1/4” (Table)
28 350700100 L. H. Lower Blade
29 350700099 R.H.LowerBlade
30 740060133 L. H. Blade Plate
31 740060134 R.H. Blade Plate
32 611012137 SHC Screw 5/16-18 x 1 1/2” (Lower Blade)
33 611012131 SHC Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4” (Adj. Plate)
34 656356301 FlexibleVinyl Grip
35 740460145 Handle
36 600000074 L. H. Bed Scale
37 600000073 R. H. Bed Scale
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PS-66 NOTCHER, COPER & SHEAR
TAB BLADE KIT
REFER TO PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHART
INDEX PARTNO. PART NAME
16T 684012173 LHSC Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4” (Upper Tab Blade)
17T 350700106 L. H. Upper Tab Blade
18T 350700105 R. H.UpperTabBlade
28T 350700104 L. H. Lower Tab Blade
29T 350700103 R. H.LowerTabBlade
30T 740060133 L. H. Lower Blade Plate
31T 740060134 R. H.LowerBladePlate
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