STEPCRAFT MM-1000 - 1 General Instructions; Information and Explanations to the Operating Instructions; Description of Components

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1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This manual is intended to familiarize you with your STEPCRAFT Tool Change System (hereafter
referred to as TCS) and its control system, providing you with all the necessary information you will
need in order to operate the device safely and professionally.
Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully prior to the first use of your
STEPCRAFT TCS. Operate the machine and the associated control system only when
you are sure that you have understood these instructions in their entirety. Hereby you
minimize the risk of injury and / or prevent property damage.
Should you encounter any doubts or require any further information, do not hesitate to contact us. Our
contact information can be found on the front page of this manual.
Keep this manual always in close proximity to the STEPCRAFT TCS for future reference.
Only apply the components according to their intended use (see point 1.3).
We cannot be held accountable either for any kind of injury and / or property damage resulting from
non-intended usage and improper handling deviating from the recommended use of the STEPCRAFT
TCS or from failure to follow the safety regulations properly (see page 2).
In case of a lack of maintenance (see point 7) and / or incorrect operation of the individual parts all
warranty claims are not-applicable.
We reserve the right to further develop the TCS.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
The STEPCRAFT TCS for the STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Kress and AMB 800 FME basically consists of
the Tool Change Attachment, the control module incl. the pneumatic valve (suitable for the
STEPCRAFT Switch-Box) and the tool holders. The Tool Change Attachment has a 43 mm collar as
well as an active sealing air. The milling cutters are clamped using tool holders (similar to SK10) with a
direct collet. The side air outlet feeds the pneumatic change function. The lateral shaft lock button
allows for a convenient tool change. The ring clamping nut allows for a secure clamping connection to
the STEPCRAFT MM-1000 resp. Kress milling spindle / AMB 800 FME.
The delivery scope consists of the following components:
1. Tool Change Attachment, fully assembled
2. Control module incl. pneumatic valve (opt.)
3. 4 m connection hose ø 6 mm
4. 6-fold tool magazine incl. mounting bases and mounting kit
5. Operating / Safety instructions manual
6. Calibration pin and locking screw
7. Control unit incl. pneumatic valve (opt,)
8. Switch-Box (opt.)
For more information on optional accessories, see item 3.12 of this manual.