Dahle 500 Operating Instructions Manual

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00507.95.0830 - 06/00 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAHLE PERSONALTRIMMERS, MODEL NUMBERS 500, 507 AND 508READ THESE INSTUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TRIMMER:SafetyAll Dahle trimmers are individually checked for correct operation before distribution.When using this trimmer, please adhere to regulations governing the operation oftrimmers and ensure that all safety features are working properly.This machine has a rotating circular blade which is pulled longitudinally through thematerial to be cut. The blade is housed in a plastic cutting head guard for safety.THIS TRIMMER MUST NOT BE OPERATED IF THE CUTTING HEAD GUARDIS NOT IN PLACE.DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TOUCH THE EDGE OF THECIRCULAR BLADE WITH YOUR HANDFeaturesThe two horizontal and one vertical scale bars marked on the trimmer table area are calibrated ininches (1). The photographic size markings and the degrees (together with paper size markings onthe model 500) on the table area are meant as a guide only (2). The machines are provided with aground steel circular cutting blade enclosed in a cutting head (3) and an automatic clamp (4).Operating the trimmerThe machine is able to cut up to 4 sheets of 20# paper in one pass. It can also cut light card, acetatesand other thin materials. Any attempt to exceed the stated single pass capacities could result indamage to the machine. If you have any doubts concerning the ability of the machine to cut anyparticular material then contact our helpdesk for advice.The rotating circular blade is pulled longitudinally through the material to be cut. The blade housingis fitted to a support bar along which it runs. The machine will cut in both directions along thesupport bar axis.With the blade housing parked at one end of the support bar, insert the material to be cut underneaththe clear plastic clamp (4). Push the material through until the place that you wish to cut is alignedwith the table area cutting edge. Use the plastic moulding at the top or the bottom of the trimmer (5)as a guide to ensure that the material is set square to the blade before cutting. For a good quality cut,even with the thinnest material, it is advisable to pull the blade housing along the cutting support bargently and evenly. Moving the blade housing along the support bar automatically engages the plasticclamp to ensure that the material is held securely in position. Pull the blade housing along the entirelength of the cutting support bar and park it at the opposite end from which you started beforeattempting to remove the material you are cutting. The scale bars and table markings can be used tohelp achieve an accurate cut.Changing the bladeThe rotating circular blade on Dahle Personal Trimmers is designed to be self sharpening. However,depending on usage, it is likely that the blade will eventually become blunt. This can be detected byreduced cutting capacity and greater effort required to run the blade housing along the support bar.Dahle Personal Trimmers have been designed to ensure that replacement of the blade is a simpleoperation.The blade housing support bar (6) is fixed within the side parts of the trimmer. Take out the clip (7),then pull out the support bar (6) far enough for the blade housing to come off. Slide the new bladehousing* onto the support bar ensuring that it is installed the same way round as the old one (therubber wheel inside the blade housing should sit on top of the automatic plastic clamp and thecircular rotary blade should run alongside the metal table area of the trimmer). Now slide the supportbar (6) back in and put the clip (7) back in place.For technical advice concerning this product, or information concerning servicing, contact theService Department at 800 - 658 - 8788 ext 129.* New cutting heads for your personal trimmer are available from ABC Office.

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