Silca Idea - Page 29

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Operating Manual - English IDEA
ATTENTION: always check that the wording corresponds to the material of the key.
The key blank to be cut must be positioned according to the parameters given on the display after selecting
the program involved; the type of key with front stop requires the use of the rotating clamp (S1), the ‘K1’
tailstock support and the key reference on “Stop 0”.
Please follow the instructions below carefully, and observe the order of operations.
1) Loosen the knob (T1) by turning it anticlockwise until the rotating clamp (S1) can be moved to a convenient
distance for fitting the key.
2) Orient the standard tailstock (K1) for male keys in the special seat on the support, using the screw (V2) to
direct it upwards (fig. 29).
3) Take the T wrench (T4) from its seat and open the rotating clamp jaws by turning the sunk hex. screw
(V1); at the end of the operation leave the T wrench in the screw (V1).
4) Fit the key blank into the rotating clamp (S1) from the front, placing the stem in position on the jaw groove,
then place the key tip into the tailstock (K1).
5) Close the mobile clamp jaws slightly, using the T wrench already in the screw (V1), without gripping the
key stem; move the rotating clamp (G) towards the tailstock, keeping a minimum safety distance of 10 mm
between the rotating clamp jaws and the rear limit of the bit. Secure the rotating clamp in position by
means of knob (T1).
6) Hold the key head in the left hand and align crosswise, making sure that the bits are all the way up against
the grips on the tailstock (K1), at the same time close the grips round the key stem, using the T wrench
(T4) already in place on the screw (V1).
7) Transfer the T wrench (T4) onto the screw (V2) of the tailstock and secure the tip of the key.
8) Replace the T wrench in its seat, lower the mobile safety shield and begin the process with START.
To remove the key after cutting, carry out the operations described, in reverse order.
Fig. 29
You can now press ENTER in order to make further copies of the previously read original key.
Cutting in progress
Copy: 1 of: 1
Copy: 1 of: 1
finished
More copies ?
No=STOP Yes =ENTER
T1
V1
K1
V2