SYSFORM EP480 User manual

EP480 / EP660 Guillotine
Operation Manual
Revision: 21/01/22

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Index
1. Safety Rules……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
2. Specifications…………………………………………………………………….……………..……………………………4
3. Name Plate……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….4
4. Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
5. Key Components……………………………………………………………………….………………………………….6
6. Control Panel And Function Keys……………………………………..………..………..……………....7
7. Reset The Back Gauge…………………………………………………………….……………………..………..9
8. Cutting Procedure…………………………………………………………………………….………………………….9
8.1 Manual Cut…………………………………………………………………………….....……..………………………..9
8.2 Repeat Cut……………………………………......………………………………………….…....……..……….......9
8.3 Eject After Cut……………………………….......……….………………………………………………….........10
8.4 Job Settings...………………………………………………….......…………………………………………….……10
8.5 Select A Defined Job…………………………………..........……..…………………………….….………..11
8.6 Editing And Existing Job………………………….………………….......…………………..………..…..12
8.7 Cutting Depth................................................................................................................13
8.8 Cutting length Calibration.........................................................................................13
8.9 Default Cut......................................................................................................................13
8.10 Calculator.....................................................................................................................14
8.11 CM And Inch Selection...........................................................................................14
8.12 Cutting Counter.........................................................................................................14
9. Trouble Shooting Guide………………………………………….….…………….…………………..…....……15
10. Adjustment.......................................................................................................................15
10.1 Cutting Blade Level Adjustment.……………………………….……….......…..…….…...…….15
10.2Cutting Depth Adjustment…...……………………………………………….....……...……....………16
11. Cutting Blade Replacement…………………………………………………...…....…………....…….….16
12. Cutting Stick Replacement…………………………………………………...………….....…..…..………18

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1. Safety Rules
The machine has many safety features which make it a safe to operate. Regardless of your
experience, safety instructions must be read carefully, completely understood, and
applied to your daily work habits. If you do not understand or are confused by certain
safety instructions presented in this manual, discuss them with your supervisor. Machine
setup, cleanup, and maintenance operation will vary. Therefore, it is essential all
employees to practice safe work habits. SAFE WORK HABITS PREVENT INJURIES. The
main rule to follow is to ALWAYS make sure the main drive is STOPPED and LOCKEDOUT
when performing setup, cleanup, adjustment and maintenance operations.
The safety precautions in this manual provide guidelines for the protection and for that of
fellow workers.
1.1 Precautions
Before any maintenance is performed on the machine, switch off all sources of electrical;
do not operate the equipment when panels and safety covers are not in place. Failure to
observe this warning could result in personal injury.
1.2 Avoid Accidents
Most accidents are caused by the failure of some individual to follow simple and
fundamental safety rules and precautions. For this reason, most accidents can be
prevented by recognizing the real cause and doing something about it before the accident
occurs. With any machinery, a careful and trained operator is the best insurance against
an accident.
1.3Safety Issues & General Safety Rules
DO
DO NOT
1. Read and understand this manual
before attempting to operate or
service the machine.
1. Do not attempt to operate or service the
machine without reading and understanding
this manual.
2. Be familiar with the machine safety
rules and practices.
2. Do not remove the safety devices.
3. Warn others of an intended action that
may endanger them.
3. Do not clean or lubricate moving parts of a
machine that is running.
4. Perform lubrication and oiling of the
machine only when power is off.
4. Do not unauthorized persons to operate the
machinery.
5. Verify that all guards are installed
before operating the machine.
5. Do not place tools on a machine that is
running.
6. When working on electrical
6. Do not reach into the machine to make

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equipment, power must be shut off to
all circuits before any work is
attempted. Individual switches must
be opened and the equipment circuits
tested to make sure there is no power.
adjustments while it is running.
7. Be sure all operators are aware of all
areas and operations that require
extra safety measures.
7. Do not allow horseplay in the work area
1.4 AC Supply
1.4.1 Voltage steady state voltage: 0.9 to 1.1 of nominal voltage.
1.4.2 Frequency 099 to 1.01 of nominal frequency continuously; 0.98 to 1.02 for short time.
1.4.3 Harmonics distortion not exceeding 10% of the total r.m.s. voltage between live
conductors for the sum of the 2nd through to the 5th harmonic.
1.4.4 Voltage Interruption Supply interrupted or at zero voltage for not more than 3ms at any
random time in the supply cycle with more than 1 s between successive interruptions.
1.4.5 Voltage dips not exceeding 20% of the peak voltage of the supply for more than one
cycle with more than 1 s between successive dips.
1.5 General Physical Environments
1.5.1 The minimum requirement for all electrical equipment is correct operation between air
temperature of +5ﾟC and +35ﾟC.
1.5.2 Electrical equipment is capable of operating correctly when the relative humidity does
not exceeding 50% at a maximum temperature of +45ﾟC.
1.5.3 Electrical equipment is capable of operating correctly at altitude up to 1000m.
1.5.4 Electrical equipment is designed to withstand to protect against the effects of
transportation, and storage temperature within a range of -25ﾟC to +55ﾟC and for short
periods not exceeding 24 hours at up to +70ﾟC.
1.5.5 Avoid exposing to vibration environment.
1.5.6 Avoid exposing to direct sunlight or heat rays.
1.5.7 Have to connect to the factory grounding system correctly.
1.5.8 Away from electric magnetic interference source sites, such welding, discharge
machine.

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2. Specifications
Specification
EP485
EP660
Cutting Width
19.09”/ 485mm
25.98”/ 660mm
Cutting Height
3.15”/ 80mm
3.15”/ 80mm
Narrow Cut
0.98”/ 25mm
1.38”/ 35mm
Power Supply
220V 50/60Hz, 20A
220V 50/60Hz, 20A
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
49.61”x 30.71”x 37.8”
1260 x 780 x 960mm
49.21”x 40.18”x 49.21”
1250 x 1020 x 1250mm
Weight
584.2 lbs / 265Kg
674.6 lbs / 306Kg
Note: A dedicated AC power line is required.
3. Name Plate
4. Accessories
4.1 Blade Replacement Tool.
4.2 Tool Set.

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4.3 Jogging Block.
4.4 Operation Manual.

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5. Key Components
Power
Switch
Touch
pad
Hand
Wheel
Key
Switch
2-Hand
Switch
2-Hand
Switch
Safety
Beam
Blade
Side
Table
(Option)

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6. Control Panel and Function Keys
Function Key
Function
UP/Back Gauge Home
Down/Forward
Stop/Exit

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Start/Run
Clear the figure on display
Program
Repeat Cut
Calculator
Eject after cut
Cutting Depth and Cutting Length Calibration

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7. Reset The Back Gauge
7.1 While Machine is Off
7.1.1 Switch main power clockwise to on ”I”.
7.1.2 Insert the key into key switch.
7.1.3 Switch the key switch to on.
7.1.4 Press to reset the back gauge to home position.
7.2 While Machine is Under Operation
7.2.1 Press to reset the back gauge to home position.
8. Cutting Procedure
8.1 Manual Cut
8.1.1 Press while machine is under operation.
8.1.2 Enter the length from keypad, then press to bring the back gauge
to the desired length.
8.1.3 Load the sheet, against back gauge and the left margin. Using the jogging
block to make sure the sheet pile is squared.
8.1.4 Press 2-hand switch until the sheet pile is fully cut.
8.1.5 After 1st batch sheet has been cut, the Back gauge will be back to the length
set for 2nd batch cut.
8.2 Repeat Cut
This feature allows user to do repeat cut on same sheet. For example, a 40cm
sheet cut into 5cm equal division.
8.2.1 Key in 40cm then press to bring the back gauge to 40cm.
8.2.2 Enter the desired equal division length from keypad.

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8.2.3 Press to set repeat cut enable.
8.3.4 Press 2-Hand to do cutting until the sheet pile is fully cut, after cut the back
gauge will go to next position automatically.
8.2.5 After 1st batch has been cut, the Back gauge will go back to 45cm position for
2nd batch cut.
8.2.6 Press to exit.
8.3 Eject After Cut
This feature can be set to eject the sheets after cut.
8.3.1 For example 45cm paper cut into 40cm, key in 40cm then press to
bring the back gauge to 40cm.
8.3.2 Press to set eject enable.
8.3.3 Press 2-Hand to do cutting until the sheet pile is fully cut, after cut the back
gauge will eject the cut pile then go back to 40cm position.
8.3.4 Press to exit.
8.4 Job Setting
The system enable 99 jobs setting, each job has maximum 99 cut. For example,
Job #1 for a book 3-side cutting job.
8.4.1 Press to get into program mode.
8.4.2 Click on Job No. box .
8.4.3 Enter Job #1 then press .

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8.4.4 Click on 1st cut box then key in cutting length then press .
8.4.5 Click on 2nd cut box then key in cutting length then press .
8.4.6 Click on 3rd cut box then key in cutting length then press .
8.4.7 Press to let the job start from 1st cut.
8.4.8 Press to enable or disable eject function.
The green underline shows the eject function is engaged.
8.4.9 Press to run the job.
8.4.10 Press to exit.
8.5 Select a Defined Job
8.5.1 Press to get into program mode.
8.5.2 Click on the job No. box .
8.5.3 Enter the job No. then press .
8.5.4 Press to scroll the pages to check cut factors.
8.5.5 Press to set the job start from 1st cut. Starting from any cut is

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available.
8.5.6 Press to run the job.
8.5.7 Press to exit.
8.6 Editing an Existing Job
8.6.1 Press to get into program mode.
8.6.2 Click on the job No. box .
8.6.3 Enter the job No. then press .
8.6.4 Press to clear all data in the group.
8.6.5 Press to select the page which needs to be
changed.
8.6.6 Click on the box which needs to be changed and enter the
correct cutting length then press .
8.6.7 Press to set the job start from 1st cut. Starting from any cut is
available.
8.6.8 Press to run the job.

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8.6.9 Press to exit.
8.7 Cutting Depth
8.7.1 Press to get into settings.
8.7.2 Press to set cutting depth.
8.7.3 Click on the box and enter the desired value then press .
Each movement will be 0.3mm. The figure is bigger and the cutting depth is
deeper.
8.7.4Press to exit.
8.8 Cutting Length Calibration
8.8.1 Press to get into settings.
8.8.2 Press to get into back gauge calibration.
8.8.3 Follow the onscreen prompts to do cutting length calibration.
8.8.4 Press to exit.
8.9 Default Cut
The system provides A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B3and B4 default cut.
8.9.1 Press while machine is in operation.
8.9.2 Press default cut to select a desired length.
8.9.3 Press .

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8.10 Calculator
In manual cut mode, a desired cutting length can be get from the calculator and
shows on the input box.
8.10.1 Press to get into calculator.
8.10.2 Press after calculating, the value will show on the input box in the
manual cut mode.
8.10.3 Press to bring the back gauge to the desired length.
is used for hemisect.
8.11 CM and Inch Selection
8.11.1 Press to get into settings.
8.11.2 Press .
8.11.3 Press or to select display to show metric or
inch. The green underline shows the selection is engaged.
8.11.4 Press to exit.
8.12 Cutting Counter
8.12.1 Press to get into settings.
8.12.2 Press to check the cutting counter.
8.12.3 Press to reset the counter to 0.
8.12.4 Press to exit.

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9. Trouble Shooting Guide
9.1 No Display
Reset the circuit breaker below the main power switch.
9.2 Cutter No Function
Reset the circuit breaker below the main power switch.
9.3 Clamp No Function
Reset the circuit breaker below the main power switch.
10. Adjustment
10.1 Cutting Blade Level Adjustment
10.1.1 Place 2 pieces of 80 gsm paper covering the cutting stick.
10.1.2 Rotate 3 cam screws counterclockwise to disengage with blade.
10.1.2 Loosen 5 blade mounting screws.
10.1.3 Bring the cutter all the way down to engage with cutting stick by:
◎Keep pressing 2-hand switch to bring down the blade to contact with anvil
stick, then
◎Release right 2-hand switch and turn the key switch off to let blade stand still.
◎Turn the cam screw clockwise from left to right to make let the blade cut the
paper through.
10.1.4 After fine tune for clean cut level adjustment, tighten the blade fastening
screws.
Cam Screw
Blade Mounting Screw

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10.2 Cutting Depth Adjustment
10.2.1 If the blade is not cut deep enough for clean cut.
10.2.1 Rotates the adjustment screw clockwise one turn.
10.2.2 If the blade cut onto cutting stick too deep, rotate the adjustment screw
counterclockwise one turn.
11. Cutting Blade Replacement
11.1 Rotate the cutting depth adjustment screw counterclockwise 2 turns and
reset the cutting depth setting to 0 on screen referring to above 8.7 item.
Cam Screws
Screw#1
Screw #2
Screw #3
Screw #4
Screw #5

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11.2 Rotate the cam screw counterclockwise to disengage it with blade.
11.3 Bring blade half way down to let far right #5-screw exposed.
11.4 Remove screw #5.
11.5 Bring the blade up.
11.6 Remove the #2 and #4 screw which blade replacement holder handle screw is
fastening.
11.7 Fastening blade replacement holder handle screw onto blade screw holes #2
and #4 secure and tight.
11.8 Remove screw #1 and #3.
11.9 Loosen the blade replacement holder screw a bit then remove the blade from
blade carrier.
11.10 Install a new blade onto blade replacement holder and fastening the hand
screw onto the blade mounting hole #2 and #4.
11.11 Install new blade onto blade carrier and fasten it tight and secure.
11.12 Fasten screw #1 and #3 half way in.
11.13 Remove blade replacement holder.
11.14 Fasten screw #2 and #4 half way in.
11.15 Place 2 copy paper covering the cutting stick.
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hand switch and turn the key switch off.
11.17 Fasten screw #5 half way in.
11.18 Rotate the cam screw clockwise to let the blade cut the paper through
evenly.
11.19 Fasten #2, #3, #4 and #5 screw tight and secure.
11.20 Bring the blade all the way up.
11.21 Fasten screw #1 secure and tight.
12. Cutting Stick Replacement
12.1 While blade is on home position, switch main power to off.
12.2 Turn the anvil stick around, the anvil stick can be used 8 times, each surface
can use 2 times.
12.3 Replace a new stick; make sure the left hole is fit in the position pin.