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PC-45 PAPER CUTTER Important Information - This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain Paper Cutter, PC-45. Read, understand and keep this manual in a safe and convenient place. - Do not operate PC-45 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. - Horizon International Inc.
Safety Precautions - The signal word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. - The signal word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage on machines. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. - Read and understand all safety instructions with signal word such as WARNING and CAUTION. If safety instructions are ignored, personal injury may result.
CONTENTS Important Information ............................................................................................ I Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... II 1. Before You Begin 1-1 Purpose of PC-45 ............................................................................................... 2 1-2 Specifications ......................................................................................................
5. Troubleshooting 5-1 Cut Sheets Are Not Square ............................................................................... 22 5-2 Cut Surface Has Diagonal Lines ...................................................................... 23 5-3 Sheets Are Not Cut Equally .............................................................................. 23 5-4 Sheets Are Not Cut Even After the Power Is Turned On .............................. 24 6. Maintenance 6-1 Cutting Stick Replacement .....................
1. Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin 1-1 Purpose of PC-45 ..................................................................................... 2 1-2 Specifications ........................................................................................... 2 1-3 Machine Descriptions .............................................................................. 3 1-4 Accessories ............................................................................................... 5 1-5 Consumables .............
1. Before You Begin 1-1 Purpose of PC-45 Horizon PC-45 is a machine for cutting printed sheets, wrapping paper, writing paper, or booklets. 1-2 Specifications Model PC-45 Maximum Cutting Width 446 mm (17.5") Maximum Lift Height (Clamp Opening) 70 mm (2.7") Maximum Cutting Depth 450 mm (17.7") Minimum Cutting Depth 20 mm (0.8") Cutting Speed 2.5 sec./cut Power 120 V 60 Hz 13 A, 220 V 50/60 Hz 4.0 A, 240 V 50 Hz 2.3 A Power Consumption 1.
1. Before You Begin 1-3 Machine Descriptions 1-3-1 Safety Functions Front Cover Standby Button Key Switch 2 7 8 9 0 1 Cut Button B Knife works when cut buttons A and B are pressed at the same time. Knife stops immediately when either cut button A or B is released.
1. Before You Begin 1-3 Machine Descriptions 1-3-2 Main Parts Descriptions Clamper Hand Wheel This wheel is used to raise/lower clamper. Knife Counter Clamper This clamper presses sheets not to move during cutting. Back Gauge Locking Screw This screw locks the back gauge not to move after the back gauge is fit to position cutting width. 2 7 8 9 0 1 Back Gauge Dial This dial is used to measure cutting width. Back Gauge Handle This handle is used to move back gauge either forward or backward.
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2. Safety Function Check 2. Safety Function Check 2-1 Check on Table ........................................................................................ 8 2-2 Check on Power ....................................................................................... 8 2-3 Check on Safe Functions .........................................................................
2. Safety Function Check 2-1 Check on Table Table must be clean. 1. Check that trimmings, adhesive, or grease is not on table. NOTE - Clean table referring to "4-3 Cleaning table" if table is dirt. 6 1 2 3 4 5 Table 2-2 Check on Power Check that power turns on. Key Switch 1. Insert key into power switch and turn key clockwise to switch on power. CUTT - Power pilot lamp will illuminate.
2. Safety Function Check 2-3 Check on Safe Functions WARNING - Do not put your hands under knife while power is on. - Assign only "ONE" operator to operate PC-45. If your PC-45 do not work as shown in this book, ask your local dealer to fix the PC-45. 2-3-1 Check on Standby Button Clamper Hand Wheel Check that knife work only when Standby button is pressed. Front Cover Standby Button Check that the lamp on Standby button is turned off. 1. Lower clamper to the bottom with clamper hand wheel. 2.
2. Safety Function Check 2-3 Check on Safe Functions 2-3-3 Check on Automatic Return of Knife Check that knife at bottom position returns to home position automatically and then stops. Knife 1. Press cut buttons A and B at the same time. 2. Release your hands from cut buttons when knife is on the way to home position. - Check that knife returns to home position without stopping and then stops at home position.
2. Safety Function Check 2-3 Check on Safe Functions 2-3-5 Check on Unworkable Knife with One Hand Check that knife work only when both cut buttons A and B are pressed at the same time. Knife 1. Check that knife does not work by pressing only cut button A. 2. Check that knife does not work by pressing cut button B with cut button A pressed. NOTE - Knife works only when both cut buttons A and B are pressed at the same time (within 5 seconds). 6 1 2 3 4 5 3. Release your hands from cut buttons.
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3. Operation Procedure 3. Operation Procedure 3-1 Operation Procedure ...............................................................................
3. Operation Procedure 3-1 Operation Procedure This section shows how to operate PC-45. WARNING - Do not put your hands under knife while power is on. - Assign only "ONE" operator to operate PC-45. - It is dangerous to remain knife on half position for fear of cutting hands or fingers. Make sure to return knife to home position. Clamper Hand Wheel Standby Button CAUTION - Cut only paper sheets. Otherwise PC45 may be broken. 1. Turn on power with key switch. 4 5 1 2 3 6 2. Press the Standby button.
3. Operation Procedure 3-1 Operation Procedure Sheets 7. Open front cover and pile sheets on table. 8. Square-up sheets with back gauge and side gauge. Back Gauge Side Gauge Clamper Hand Wheel 9. Turn clamper hand wheel, and clamper will press sheets to fix them. NOTE - Be careful not to shift sheets when fixing sheets. 10. Close front cover. 6 1 2 3 4 5 11. Continue to press cut button A and B at the same time, and knife lowers and cuts sheets.
3. Operation Procedure 3-1 Operation Procedure Front Cover 12. Make sure knife has returned to home position after cutting. 13. Release your hands from cut buttons. 14. Turn off power with key switch. 15. Open front cover and remove trimmings on table. Trimmings Clamper Hand Wheel 16. Loosen clamper hand wheel by turning it counterclockwise. 17. Take cut sheets out of table. 18. Repeat procedure 1 to 14. Back gauge is not required to adjust in the case of the same cutting width.
4. After Cutting 4. After Cutting 4-1 Original Condition .................................................................................. 18 4-2 Power off ................................................................................................... 18 4-3 Cleaning Table .........................................................................................
4. After Cutting 4-1 Original Condition Clamper must be lowered to the bottom after finishing operation. 1. Lower clamper to the bottom by turning Clamper Hand Wheel clamper hand wheel clockwise. 2. If knife remains on half way, press cut button A and B separately with the interval of 0.5 seconds or more to return the knife to the home position. 6 1 2 3 4 5 Clamper Cut Button A Cut Button B 4-2 Power off Power is turned off.
4. After Cutting 4-3 Cleaning Table Clean table after operating PC-45. 1. Make sure power is off. Key Switch CUTT POW ER B ER ON OFF 2. Lower clamper to the bottom by turning Clamper Hand Wheel clamper hand wheel clockwise. 3. Wipe trimmings off table with soft cloth.
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5. Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting 5-1 Cut Sheets Are Not Square ..................................................................... 22 5-2 Cut Surface Has Diagonal Lines ............................................................ 23 5-3 Sheets Are Not Cut Equally.................................................................... 23 5-4 Sheets Are Not Cut Even After the Power Is Turned On ...................
5. Troubleshooting 5-1 Cut Sheets Are Not Square (Cause) Back gauge is not parallel to knife. Length A and B is different. B (Remedy) A Tools: 1. Wrench 5 mm 2. Wrench 4 mm Back Gauge Fix Screws 1. Turn off power with key switch. 2. Remove transparent cover in back gauge section. 3. Loosen back gauge fix screws and adjust back gauge with adjust screw. Fasten Screw B Loosen Screw A - Back gauge moves clockwise by loosening screw A and fastening screw B.
5. Troubleshooting 5-2 Cut Surface Has Diagonal Lines (Cause) Knife is worn or nicked. Cut Sheets (Remedy) Replace knife with new one referring to "6-2 Knife Replacement". Cut Surface Line 5-3 Sheets Are Not Cut Equally (Cause 1) Clamper presses sheets too strongly or knife moves forward slightly as knife moves down. Clamper Knife (Remedy) Weaken clamper pressure or replace knife with new one. Cutting Stick Clamper (Cause 2) Weak clamper pressure sometimes causes bow-shaped section.
5. Troubleshooting 5-4 Sheets Are Not Cut Even After the Power Is Turned On (Cause) The Standby button is not pressed. Standby Button (Remedy) Press the Standby button.
6. Maintenance 6. Maintenance 6-1 Cutting Stick Replacement ..................................................................... 26 6-2 Knife Replacement .................................................................................. 28 6-3 Knife Height Adjustment ........................................................................ 34 6-4 Cutting Depth Balance Adjustment ...................................................... 35 6-5 Test Cutting ......................................................
6. Maintenance 6-1 Cutting Stick Replacement When the groove on cutting stick gets deep, last sheet is left uncut or torn off. Replace cutting stick with new one. WARNING - Do not touch knife. Otherwise you may be injured. NOTE - If knife remains on half way, press cut button A and B separately with the interval of 0.5 seconds or more to return the knife to the home position. Key Switch CUTT POW ER ON OFF Tool: 1. Straight Screwdriver 1.
6. Maintenance 6-1 Cutting Stick Replacement 4. Replace face of cutting stick with new one. Cutting Stick NOTE - One face of cutting stick provides two working line. Replace face with another new face after both two lines on the same face are used. Two Lines on One Face Cutting Stick 5. Turn clamper hand wheel clockwise to Clamper Hand Wheel lower clamper to the bottom.
6. Maintenance 6-2 Knife Replacement This section shows how to replace knife. CAUTION - Replace knife in the following conditions; 1. Some sheets are left uncut. 2. Cutting noise gets louder. 3. Trimmed sheets are not separated smoothly. 4. Knife stops during cutting. - When some sheets are left uncut, knife does not need to be replaced by adjusting cutting depth, but use of worn knife cause some troubles. Replace knife with new one when knife cuts sheets about 500 times.
6. Maintenance 6-2 Knife Replacement Knife Securing Bolts 7. Turn on power with key switch. 8. Press cut buttons A and B to lower knife until all four knife securing bolts appear. 6 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE - Do not lower knife too low. Otherwise knife cannot be removed. Cut Button A Key Switch 9. Turn off power with key switch. Cut Button A 10. Press the Standby button. Standby Button - Check that the Standby button lights. 11. Open front cover. 12.
6. Maintenance 6-2 Knife Replacement 14. Loosen the rest of two knife securing bolts with box wrench. 15 Remove knife securing bolts with box wrench turning knife holder clockwise not to fall knife. 6 1 2 3 4 5 16. Slide knife to the left and remove it slowly. Knife Securing Bolts WARNING - Knife may cause serious injury if you touch it lightly. Take care knife is not touched by other persons or falls. Knife Holder 17.
6. Maintenance 6-2 Knife Replacement 6-2-2 Knife Installation This section shows how to install knife. WARNING - Wear gloves when knife is replaced. - Be careful of knife. Do not touch knife directly. - Knife may cause serious injury. - Be careful of removed knife. Do not put it on unstable place with knife bare. NOTE Sharpening Specifications - Knife must be grounded to an angle of 20˚. - Grind knife as little an necessary. - Sharpened knife must have at least 65 mm height.
6. Maintenance 6-2 Knife Replacement Knife Holders 3. Fasten two knife holders in center two holes in the right drawing. NOTE - Be careful not to mistake the right side of knife. The Right Side of Knife WARNING - Fastening knife holder insufficiently may cause knife to fall and severe injury to operators as a result. Do put screw section of knife holder completely as shown in the drawing below. Knife Holder Knife 6 1 2 3 4 5 Knife Knife Holders 4. Open front cover. Knife Holders 5.
6. Maintenance 6-2 Knife Replacement 8. Close front cover. Standby Button Knife 9. Turn on power with key switch. 4 5 1 2 3 6 10. Press the Standby button. - Check that the Standby button lights. Key Switch Cut Button B Cut Button A 11. Press cut button A and B separately with the interval of 0.5 seconds or more to return the knife to the home position. WARNING CUTT - Do not lower knife until knife adjustment is finished. Otherwise PC-45 may be broken. POW ER ON OFF Key Switch 12.
6. Maintenance 6-3 Knife Height Adjustment 6-3-1 Cutting Depth Adjustment Cutting depth must be adjusted after knife replacement. WARNING - Operating PC-45 before cutting depth is adjusted may cause some troubles. 1. Turn clamper hand wheel to lower pressure. 2. Unplug power cord. Knife Adjust Cover 3. Open knife adjust cover. NOTE - Turn lock nut clockwise to loose lock nut. 4. Loosen two lock nuts of knife height adjust screws with spanner. Loosen 5.
6. Maintenance 6-4 Cutting Depth Balance Adjustment Cutting depth balance adjustment is required when cutting pressure is not the same in left and right sides. Left Adjustment Section Cover WARNING - Handle knife with utmost care. Do not touch knife. CAUTION - After adjusting cutting depth balance, knife height adjustment is required in some case. 1. Open left adjustment section cover. Lock Bolt 2. Loosen lock bolt with allen wrench. 3.
6. Maintenance 6-5 Test Cutting Check on knife cutting condition. WARNING - Do not put your hands and fingers under knife. Otherwise you may be injured seriously. - Do not put your hands under knife while power is on. - Assign only "ONE" operator to operate PC-45. - It is dangerous to remain knife on half position for fear of cutting hands or fingers. Make sure to return knife to home position. 1. Place sheets on both edge of table one by Standby Button one. 2. Turn power on with key switch. 3.
6. Maintenance 6-6 Lubrication (Monthly) Lubricate the following sections to maintain PC-45 in the best condition. Cutting Stick 1. Turn on power with key switch. Knife Standby Button 2. Press the Standby button. - Check that the Standby button lights. 3. Turn clamper hand wheel to lower 5mm clamper to the surface of table. 4. Press cut buttons A and B to lower knife. Release cut buttons when clearance between knife and cutting stick is about 5 mm, and knife will stop.
6. Maintenance 6-6 Lubrication (Monthly) 9. Open knife adjust cover and apply grease on driving and rotating section. (Arrow marks) Knife Adjust Cover 10. Close knife adjust cover. 11. Turn on power with key switch. 12. Press cut button A and B separately with the interval of 0.5 seconds or more to return the knife to the home position.
7. Installation 7. Installation 7-1 Installation ...............................................................................................
7. Installation 7-1 Installation Place PC-45 properly according to its machine dimensions. Clamper Hand Wheel WARNING - PC-45 weighs about 160 kg/332 lb totally. Move it with utmost care. - Do not grip back gauge handle or clamper hand wheel when PC-45 is moved because serious injury may be caused and back gauge and clamper may lack in precision. CAUTION - Select flat floor considering the machine weight (about 160 kg/332 lb). - Select a place free from extremely high temperature and humidity.
7. Installation 7-1 Installation Assembling the pedestal for PC-45. 2. Insert one end of the prop (3 pcs) into the large holes at the right leg and fix the props with the spring washers and the hexagon head bolts with using of the supplied box wrench. Top Panel Top Lid 3. Put the back panel on the props and secure them to the left leg. Large Hole Hook Back 4. Place the both semi-assembled legs on the flat floor and secure firmly the hexagon head bolts at the left leg. Hexagon 5.
7. Installation 7-1 Installation 7. Place PC-45 on the stand in correct direction. Clamper Hand Wheel NOTE - Make sure PC-45 is not placed on hook. 0 1 7 8 9 2 8. Install clamper hand wheel. 9. Install back gauge handle. Back Gauge Handle 10. Connect ground wire. (Contact electrical appliance store.) Ground Terminal 11. Plug power plug into outlet.
