CYKLOS GPM 450 SA (01) PDF Document

When using the CYKLOS GPM 450 SA, you must observe all safety rules and procedures to avoid serious injury or damage to the machine. The factors that increase risk include:

– Rotating pulleys and moving belts

– Voltage

– Noise made during processing

– Moving parts of the machine and equipment

– Sharp edges created during processing

– Dust created during processing

Only sheets of the size listed in the parameters can be processed. The following actions are forbidden:

a) It is forbidden to crease and perforate foils, sheet metal or other similar materials.

b) The machine can only be used in enclosed spaces (e.g. offices, shops).

c) It is forbidden to use the machine outdoors.

d) It is forbidden to use the machine when the electric cord is damaged.

e) It is forbidden to use the machine if it makes strange sounds.

f) It is forbidden to plug the machine into other voltage than indicated on the producer’s identification plate.

g) Read all instructions before using the machine.

h) It is not suitable for children to be near the machine.

i) It is forbidden to put fingers or hands into the machine when the electric cord is plugged in.

j) When the machine is jammed, it is necessary to unplug the machine first and then troubleshoot.

k) When replacing a faulty electrical component, it is forbidden to use a different type or capacity component. The electric cord must be unplugged during replacement.

l) Covers can only be dismounted by a trained technician when the machine is unplugged.

m) The operator or the person appointed for operation cannot use the machine unless they have been trained.

* Note: It is necessary to respect recommended width of creasing channel for different paper thickness. If we use inappropriate width of crease (usually narrow creasing channel for thick paper) inaccuracies in position of crease may appear, crease will be placed in different distance than what we set on display. If we use thick paper in combination with narrow crease, the result is that the paper is pressed into the creasing channel, the rollers start to slip trying to release the paper. Use wider crease in such case.

The content of the package includes:

– the machine GPM 450 SA (1 x)

– magnetic side guide (1 x)

– magnetic strip (2 x)

– perforating knife (1 x)

– creasing knife (fitted on the machine) (1 x)

– lower creasing/perforating tool (fitted on the machine) (1 x)

– supply cable (1 x)

– hexagonal key (1 x)

The main parts of the machine are identified as follows:

1 – Feeding table

2 – Delivery table

3 – Fixed T-square

4 – Left side guide

5 – Magnetic strip

6 – Display

7 – Control light

8 – STOP button

9 – Square bar

10 – Upper cover

11 – Magnetic stop

12 – Power supply switch

13 – Clamp

14 – Ram

15 – 6 mm hexagonal screw

16 – Locking screw

17 – Pressing mechanism

18 – Adjusting screw

After unpacking, place the machine on a solid area and put the delivery table (2) on. Once plugged into a power outlet, the machine is ready to operate and the display (6) will be alight. If the upper cover (10) is lifted, the machine automatically turns off and the control light (7) turns red.

The machine comes adjusted for creasing. To set it up for perforation, you must change the knife:

1. Unplug the machine and lift the upper cover (10).

2. Dismount the 2 locking screws (16) on the joist of the hinged pressing mechanism (17).

3. Lift off the hinged mechanism and fix it in the upper position by inserting the locking screws into the sideboard.

4. Dismount the 5 hexagonal screws (15) and the clamp (13).

5. Set the square bar (9) face up with the flat side without creasing channels.

6. Do not tighten the knife completely. Carry out a control upstroke to ensure the upper edge touches the slide, and then tighten the screws (15).

7. Reassemble the pressing mechanism (17) back into its original position.

The ram (14), which holds the perforating or creasing tool, can be moved down using the two adjusting screws (18). To adjust it:

1. Loosen the screws anticlockwise gradually by 1/12 of a revolution (approx. 30°). This moves the bar down.

2. After each 30° turn, fasten the nut and check if the perforating or creasing quality is sufficient.

3. Repeat until the desired quality is achieved.

Once the ram (14) is set up correctly, it is not necessary to readjust it with each change of function (perforating, creasing).

After turning on the power supply switch, the display shows the basic menu. To change the language:

1. Press the hidden icon in the left upper corner of the main screen.

2. A language menu will appear with options like English, Deutsch, Español, etc.

3. Press the icon with your required language.

4. The display will return to the basic menu in the chosen language.

To reset the paper counter (labeled “finished”) on the main screen, follow these steps:

1. Press the blue figure next to “pcs”, which shows the number of papers processed.

2. A numeric keyboard will appear.

3. Press the number “0” and confirm by pressing “ENTER”.

4. This will take you back to the previous menu, and the meter will show zero.

From the main menu, press “Setting” to go to the setting screen.

To set the number of creases (segments):

1. Press the numeric icon under “Number of creases”.

2. A numeric keypad will display. Press the digit for the desired number of creases (up to 15).

3. Press the “Enter” key to confirm. The number of segments is now set.

To set the position of creases:

1. Use the “nr. +” and “nr. -” keys to choose the segment number you want to set (e.g., segment 1).

2. Press the numeric icon under the word “length”. A numeric keypad will appear.

3. For the first segment, enter the distance from the edge of the sheet and press “Enter”.

4. For each subsequent segment, the position is defined as its distance from the previous segment. Select the next segment number (e.g., segment 2) and enter its distance from the previous one.

5. Repeat for all remaining segments.

6. When all segments are set, press the “Return” icon to go back to the main menu.

The machine can automatically calculate common fold positions.

1. From the Setting screen, press the “>>>” icon to access the special folds menu.

2. Prepare a sheet of the paper you wish to process.

3. Press the icon for the desired fold type (e.g., “1/2”).

4. Press the “<<<", "Return", and "Start" icons. The main screen will now show the symbol for the selected fold type.

5. Feed one sheet through the machine. The machine will measure its length and calculate the required crease position (e.g., 1/2 of the length).

6. The screen will change back to the Setting screen, and the calculated distance will be displayed in the “length” box.

7. Return to the main screen and press “Start” to begin creasing. It is recommended to process one more sheet to check if the position is correct. If it’s not precise, you can return to the Setting screen and adjust the distance manually.

The book cover function creates 4 creases for professional book and brochure covers.

1. In the special folds menu, select the “book cover” icon.

2. The machine is set to create 4 creases in the middle of the sheet with a fixed distance of 6 mm between the first and second crease, and between the third and fourth crease.

3. The distance between the second and third crease, which corresponds to the book’s spine thickness, is optional. Define this dimension by pressing the “length” icon below the book cover icon and entering the required value.

4. Follow the standard procedure to measure the paper and start the job.

The machine can save up to 5 different programs.

To save a program:

1. Set the number and position of the segments as required.

2. On the main screen, press the program number shown on the right side.

3. The saving and loading menu will appear.

4. Use the “prg +” and “prg -” keys to choose a program number (0-4) to save to.

5. Press the “Save” icon.

6. Press “Return” to go back to the main menu. The program is now saved.

To load a program:

1. On the main screen, press the program number.

2. Use the “prg +” and “prg -” keys to choose the number of the program you want to load.

3. Press the “Load” icon.

4. Press “Return” to go back to the main menu. The machine is ready to operate according to the loaded program.

Note: The screen always displays the number of the last program saved or loaded. If you change settings without saving, the machine will operate with the new settings, but they will be deleted if the machine is turned off.

1. Choose a preset program or create a new setting.

2. Adjust the movable left side guide (4) on the feeding table according to the paper size.

3. Add or remove magnetic strips (5) between the side guides to prevent paper from deflecting.

4. Set the distance of the magnetic stop (11) on the delivery table according to the paper size.

5. Press the “Start” icon on the screen. The machine starts up, and the working cycle screen is displayed.

6. You can now start feeding the machine with paper accurately.

7. The red diode on the main panel is on when the machine is creasing or perforating. You can put more paper in the machine after the red light changes back to green.

8. To stop the machine, press the “Stop” button on the display. In an emergency, use the red “STOP” button on the main panel.

Press the “Move” icon on the main screen to access the “Manual control” menu. This is useful when changing tools or to release stuck paper.

– “1 turn” icon: Press this to carry out a single control upstroke. This is used to check if tools are parallel and to check the crease depth or perforation quality after adjustment.

– “Forward” and “Backward” icons: These are used to release a stuck piece of paper from the machine.

– “Return”: Press this to go back to the main menu.

If the machine stops during the upstroke of the ram (14), typically during adjustment, follow these steps:

1. Loosen the locking nuts on the adjusting screws (18).

2. Turn the adjusting screws (18) clockwise for two full revolutions. This will move the ram up.

3. When the upstroke cycle is terminated, the red diode will turn on.

4. After the machine is turned back on, the upstroke process should finish.

5. It is necessary to readjust the ram (14) for proper operation.

If paper gets jammed or damaged, you must turn the machine off immediately by pressing the STOP button (8). Then, follow these steps to remove the paper:

1. After the machine has stopped, tap on the MOVE icon on the display.

2. Carry out an upstroke by pressing the “1 turn” icon.

3. Use the “Backward” or “Forward” buttons, depending on the situation, to release and remove the jammed paper.

If the crease position does not match the value set on the display, it is likely due to using an inappropriate creasing channel width for the paper thickness.

This problem usually occurs when using a narrow creasing channel for thick paper. This causes inaccuracies because the paper is pressed too deeply into the channel, causing the rollers to slip as they try to release it.

To fix this, ensure you are using the recommended crease width for your paper’s thickness. You may need to use a wider crease in this case. Refer to the technical parameters for the correct crease width recommendations.

When the machine’s lifetime period is over, it is forbidden to dispose of it in the common waste. The machine must be properly disassembled and its parts sorted into metallic, non-metallic, plastic, rubber, and electronic components. These parts must be disposed of at relevant recycling points. Be aware that some parts of the machine may contain dangerous substances that are harmful to the environment and health.