COMBINATION DIES
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1. BACK STOP SIDE STOP PIN E SIDE STOP SLIDE This machine can be supplied with the optional material location stops that assist the operator in correctly positioning the holes in the material The stop assembly is attached to the machine with two fixing screws on the base plate To adjust either stop use the 5mm hexagon key supplied with the machine The back stop is used to set the distance of the hole from the edge of the material The side stop controls the distance between each of the eyelet holes This is achieved by setting the side stop pin to the desired distance then placing the previously cut hole over this pin while the next hole is cut It is recommended that the operator practices with some waste material first to prevent errors in calculating the position of the eyelets MAINTENANCE 1 Regularly oil moving part lightly be careful not allow oil to come into contact with areas that may touch curtain fabric 2 To ensure correct and safe operation there must be no sideways movement in the vertical square rod that holds the top dies With use over time the adjusting screws on the front and side of the machine may need to be tightened to remove any looseness in the rod and also to prevent the handle from falling Page 72. LE Curtain Eyelet Machines 25mm 40mm amp 66mm Eyelets User Manual For The HP Range of Curtain Eyeleting Machines with COMBINATION DIES IMPORTANT Health amp safety information contained within read this manual before use March 05 MACHINE USE This manual describes and illustrates the setup and operation to insert 40mm curtain eyelets using an HP1000 machine however the process is the same for all sizes of eyelet and machine This machine allows the user to insert TOP DIE eyelets in their chosen material By changing the dies fig 1 different size BOTTOM eyelets can be fitted DIE This machine has been supplied with combination type dies that both cut Figure 1 To ensure accuracy and the long life of the dies the main column A must not be allowed to become slack before use always check there is no sideways movement front to back or left to right in the column if there is tighten the 4 adjusting screws B on the front and side Oil points marked with a C regularly but do not over oil as this may cause drips onto your fabric Figure 2 Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THE SAFE POSITION Ensure the operating arm is fully rotated to the rear of the press o known as the Safe A N Position see fig 3 to prevent it falling forward before changing or adjusting toolage or placing material and eyelets for setting figure 3 e Be aware that there are sharp cu
3. or when any other part of the machine is adjusted then retighten the base plate screws If this centralisation step is not carried out correctly it will lead to a damaged cutter Page 4 USING THE TOOLS TO CUT AND SET Place a ring with its spikes facing pee nace we MALETA ING take an eyelet and sit it upwards on the bottom die it desired position where you want over the bottom die spigot that should locate in the recess the eyelet over the bottom die is now visible through the and ring the material should be material face side up Lower the top die on to the material and apply firm pressure until it cuts the material then lift the top die clear Lower the top down until it makes contact with the eyelet then apply firm pressure with the lever to cause the eyelet to push through the material and roll around the ring Lift the closing punch clear of Inspect the eyelet to ensure it the base die to reveal the fitted has correctly rolled and firmly eyelet gripped the material Page 5 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION As you cut the holes the waste material will collect within the body of the top die use the hexagon key supplied to push this waste material out If waste material is allowed to build up in the top die it will affect the ability of the dies to set the eyelet Page 6 SETTING UP AND USING THE MATERIAL LOCATION STOPS Cost option available for models sold after Oct 2004
4. tting edges on the dies e Keep hands away from dies when applying pressure e We advise that when using any machinery suitable gloves and eye protection should be worn e Always follow maintenance routines explained in the maintenance section For machines supplied without standard base Before use this equipment must be securely bolted to a suitable bench using the fixing holes at the rear of its base Figure 4 If you are unsure about using any aspect of this equipment please consult your supplier Page 3 SETTING UP AND USING THE DIES Fit the bottom die in to the base of the machine and tighten the retaining screw the flat edge on the die should be towards the screw Ensure the die is sat flat on the base Step 4 Important Step Gently lower the top die on to the bottom die spigot so that the two parts fit together Step 3 Important Step EARI D Y Fit the top die in to the column amp IMPORTANT tighten the retaining screw again The dies must now be the flat edge on the die should be centralised To do this loosen towards the screw Ensure the the two base plate screws So die is flat against the underside the plate can move of the column Step 6 Finally lift the top die clear and then re lower to make sure the dies are correctly aligned they should close and open smoothly without bumping or deflecting off one another It is important to do these steps each time the dies are changed
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