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PRESENTATION AND GENERAL POINTS
1.1 GENERAL POINTS
The DAKAR EASY key duplicating machine has been designed by ta-
king into account current safety legislation in the E.E.C. The safety of per-
sonnel involved in handling this type of machinery is only achieved through
a well-planned personnel safety programme, the implementation of a main-
tenance programme and following the indications provided, as well as by
complying with the safety regulations covered in this manual.
Although the installation of the machine does not present any difficul-
ties, it is best to read this manual first before trying to install, adjust or handle
the machine.The machine comes ready-to-use. It only needs to undergo ca-
libration operations for the tools that will be used.
1.2 TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
The DAKAR EASY machine comes in a sturdy cardboard box, protec-
ted with packaging foam, with the following dimensions:
Width = 520 mm
Height = 650 mm
Depth = 575 mm
Weight of machine plus packaging = 23 kg
When unpacking the machine, carefully inspect it to see if it has suffe-
red any damage during transportation. If a problem is found, immediately
inform the shipping carrier and do not use the machine until the shipping
agent has performed the corresponding inspection.When moving the ma-
chine from one location to another, it is advisable to pick the machine up
using its base, not other parts.
1.3 INDENTIFICATION TICKET
The DAKAR EASY key duplicating machine has an identification ticket
with the number specification of the series or machine licence number, the
name and address of the manufacturer, CE mark and the year of manufac-
ture.
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MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 ACCESSORI
The DAKAR EASY is a robust and precise machine that enables the
duplication of a wide variety of key types:
- 2 fuses
- Allen key of 2.5
- Allen key of 3 (special in T)
- 2 rounded tip plates
- F-1 cutter
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- P-1 tracer
2.2 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT
The main components of the electric circuit are as follows:
- Power point
- Connection plate
- 2-position switch
- Motor
- Transformer
- LED lighting diodes
See figure 1
2.3 TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Motor: DC 180 W; 220 V (Optional: DC 180 W; 110 V)
- Cutter: HSS
- Cutter speed: 5,500 rpm
- Clamps: Interchangeable
- Movements: Guided by rectified axis
- Tool travel: X axis = 28 mm; Y axis = 44 mm; Z axis = 24 mm
- Dimensions: Height = 380 mm; Width = 240 mm; Depth = 350 mm
- Weight: 17 kg
2.4 MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE MACHINE
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CLAMP-HOLDER SLIDE (X – Y AXES)
2
MACHINE HEAD (Z AXIS)
3
CLAMP
4
CLAMP HANDLE
5
CLAMP-HOLDER SLIDE LOCKING HANDLE (X AXIS)
6
MACHINE HEAD LOCKING LEVER (Z AXIS)
7
TRACER MOVEMENT SPRING LEVER
8
TRACER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
9
TRACER ADJUSTMENT LOCKING NUT
10
SLIDE MOVEMENT LEVER (X – Y AXES)
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MACHINE HEAD LEVER (Z AXIS)
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CUTTER
13
TRACER
14
GENERAL SWITCH
15
CUTTER TURNING SWITCH
16
LED LIGHTING
17
CHIP GUARD
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TRAY FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
See figure 2
2.5 COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONAL PARTS
2.5.1 CHANGING THE CUTTER AND TRACER
To release the cutter, slacken the two set screws of the cutter-carrying
axis and remove the cutter. When inserting the new cutter, ensure it is posi-
tioned into place such that it no longer moves inside.
To release the tracer, slacken the set screw of the tracer-carrying axis
and remove the tracer. When inserting the new tracer, ensure it is placed into
positioned such that it no longer moves inside.