Thermocut 12E - Knife PROXXON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Thermocut 12E PROXXON

Datum: 21. November 2008 Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Wagner PROXXON S.A. - 8 -Operating instructions for Thermocut 12/E Dear Customer, Always keep these instructions close to hand. Only operate this device with exact knowledge of it and comply with the instructions. PROXXON will not be liable for the safe function of the device for:

• handling that does not comply with the usual intended use,

• other application uses that are not stated in the instructions,

• disregard of the safety regulations. You will not have any warranty claims for:

• lack of maintenance. For your safety, please comply with the safety regulations without fail. Only use original PROXXON spare parts. All rights reserved for further developments within the meaning of technical progress. We wish you much success with the device. Description of the device: The Thermocut 12/E cuts foam materials, such as polystyrene, with a max. 400°C hot wire. A wire, twistable into any shape, and the manifold adjusting possibilities of the retaining clip offer a high degree of flexibility and thus the greatest possible free- dom while designing work pieces: The top holder can be set to different angles, and it is also possible to extend the levers: This gives you all of the possibilities to design the desired profiles. The frame in the rear area was flattened making it possible to cut larger sheets: This requires less space and can be more easily inserted through the slot. The generous work piece height makes it possible to process thicker work pieces as well, or to manufacture broad profiles. We provided an ergonomically shaped and comfortable pistol grip for precision guidance of the device, which also enables longer and effortless working. This makes the Thermocut 12/E excellently suited for designing railway dioramas, for work on architecture modelling, while constructing prototypes, etc. The infinitely variable cutting wire temperature can be adapted to different condi- tions: With a bit of practice, an optimal cutting result is guaranteed. A replacement cutting wire is available under the article number 28082. Length x Diameter 200 x 0.85 mm here as well

- 9 -Scope of delivery: 1 Thermocut 12/E 5 cutting wires 200 x 0.85 mm Specifications: Voltage 12 V Output 60 W Cutting wire temperature: adjustable from approx. 150°C to 400°C. Heating time: 1 sec. Cutting wire thickness 0.85 mm Cutting wire length 200 mm Passage width: 100 mm Max. extension: 200 mm Polarity-protected PROXXON 12 V system plug. To operate, we recommend MICROMOT power supplies with a current of 2.0 A. Legend Fig. 1:

6. Clamping screw for top wire holder

• The hot wire can heat up to 400°C during operation. Do not touch! Risk of burns!

• Make sure the hot cutting wire does not touch any electrical lines or objects!

• After use, always disconnect the mains plug of the power unit!

• Keep children away from the working area! Thermocut 12/E operation: Adjusting the top wire holder (Fig. 2): Caution!You can make these adjustments before clamping the hot wire, but you can also correct the position afterwards!

1. Release clamping screw 1

2. The wire holder can now be drawn in and out and also swivelled. Make the

necessary adjustment. - 10 -3. Fix the position by tightening the clamping screw 1 Adjusting the bottom wire holder (Fig. 3): Caution! You can make these adjustments before clamping the hot wire, but you can also correct the position afterwards!

1. Release clamping screw 1

2. The wire holder can now be drawn in and out. Make the necessary adjustment.

3. Fix the position by tightening the clamping screw 1

Fasten the hot wire (Fig. 4)

1. Release clamping screws 1

2. Insert wire 2 in the clamping slits and position as desired

3. Tighten clamping screws 1

Useful notes: Replacement cutting wire available under article number 28082 (package of 10) EC Declaration of Conformity Name and address: PROXXON S.A. 6-10, Härebierg L-6868 Wecker Product designation Thermocut 12/E Article No.: 27082 In sole responsibility, we declare that this product conforms to the following stan- dards and normative documents: EU-EMC Directive 2004/108//EEC

Date: 21. November 2008