Sinclair PG20 Introduction Manual

Model PG-20

Manual Grommet Machine

Operating Manual

(800) 624-2408 (530) 626-9386 Fax (530) 626-5144

6686 Merchandise Way Diamond Springs, Ca 95619

www.sineqco.com

INTRODUCTION

MANUAL MACHINE MODEL PG-20 FOR PLACING APPLICATIONS BY HAND

The function of this machine is the placement of applications or to punch holes (interior diameter of tube grommet 8mm or 12mm) in materials that need these applications.

Specially recommended for placing grommets and washers in: awnings, curtains, advertising signs, etc.

THIS MACHINE WILL PUNCH THE MATERIAL WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY SETTING THE GROMMET.

WARNINGS!

We hope you will take notice of these warnings and we would like to thank you for the purchase of this machine.

User unawareness of the machine leads on many occasions to elementary doubts about its operation.

Please read this instruction manual carefully for your guidance, in order to make the most of your machine.

Always use extreme caution when operating machine. Keep hands free of cutting surfaces.

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT DECLINES ALL RESPONSABILITY ON THE INCORRECT USE

OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

8mm Plastic Grommet A: 8mm

B: 15mm

C: 8mm

12mm Plastic Grommet A: 12mm

B: 26mm

C: 8.3mm

No washer is used for

8mm grommet.

A: 15mm

B: 24mm

Installation of PG-20

Install grommet machine on secure table top with the front of machine base flush with table edge. Use four bolts with lock nuts/washers to secure machine.

Adjusting both the cutting and the grommet pressure.

ALWAYS ADJUST FIRST THE CUTTING PRESSURE, NEVER TRY DO CUTTING AND

SETTING AT THE SAME TIME.

Each time you change material or change grommet sizes, it will be necessary to adjust the pressure for the machine to work properly.

In order to adjust the cutting pressure: ( Refer to diagram below )

- Loosen lock nut #1 with the supplied punch tool.

- Tighten die #2 close to top with the supplied punch tool.

- Loosen #5 set screw

- Loosen #6 away from upper die #3

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AVOID DAMAGES ON THE DIES. IF THE DIES COME TOO CLOSE AND YOU TRY TO SET A GROMMET,

YOU WILL BREAKE THE EDGE OF THE LOWER ONE.

- While frequently pulling lever, adjust #6 up gradually ¼ turns until two die pieces #3 & #4 come together just enough to cut material in use.

- Test cut material to make sure cutting is properly adjusted.

- Tighten set screw #5

5

6

1

2

3

4

In order to adjust the grommet pressure.

- Insert grommet on die #3 as shown in figure 1 below. Make sure bottom of grommet is up above bottom of top die. No washer is needed for 8mm grommets. For 12mm grommets, insert washer on die #4 as shown in figure 2.

- Do a test grommet with the material you are using,

- Slowly loosen #2 die to tighten grommet fit. Use ¼ turns or less at a time.

- Try to spin grommet in material. If grommet is loose, continue to bring die

#2 down until grommet is secure in material and won’t spin.

- When grommet tension is correct, tighten tension nut #1

FIG 1

FIG 2

Grommet

Washer

Change Of Dies

The PG-20 will take two die sets. If you want to change out sizes, you will need to replace parts. Please refer to the following diagrams.

8mm Die Set

12mm Die Set

Only used in 12mm die set.

Parts Schematic

30 PGR2030

31 PGR2031

32 PGR2032

33 PGR2033

34 PGR2034

36 PGR2036

37 PGR2037

38 PGR2038

39 PGR2039

40 PGR2040

41 PGR2041

42 PGR2042

43

44

PGR2043

PGR2044

45 PGR2045

46 PGR2046

48 PGR2048

49 PGR2049

50 PGR2050

51 PGR2051

52

58

PGR2052

PGR2058

Driving Stem Guide Wheel Pin

Driving Stem Guide Wheel

Adjusting Nut For Top Die

Screw For Fixing Lever

Draw Back Spring

Driving Stem Control Part

Driving Stem Control Pin

Pin For Top Set Spindle

Lever

Die Holder For Machine

Top Set Spindle

Top Set Spindle Spring

Screw For Fixing Die Holder

NOTES