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ADJUSTABLE MOISTENING & TOP HEATER SETTINGS: To give the most efficient moistening
for all kind of tapes your machine is equipped with an adjustable water level and adjustable
weights on the thermostatically controlled Top Heater and pressure plate assembly.
Increasing the height of the water level increases the amount of water applied to the tape.
Increasing the weight on the top heater and pressure plate assembly also has this effect plus the
more even spreading of water on the tape. The weights are attached to the front end of the top
heater and pressure plate assembly and held in place by two screws. To remove loosen the
screws slightly and lift out the weights as required. Lightest pressure is with all weights removed.
Maximum pressure with all weights in place.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING
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Keep your machine clean. Accumulations of dirt and tape dust will prevent you from getting the
most out of your machine.
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SHEAR BLADES. When using reinforced taped laminated with asphalt or resin, this material can
accumulate on the blades and interfere with cutting the tape. This material should be removed by
applying a suitable oil to the areas of accumulation until it is removed. A small brush is the best
instrument for removal.
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PRESSURE PLATE. Remove the accumulations of old dried glue from the under side where it
touches the moistening brushes.
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BRUSHES. The brushes should be removed from the tank at least once a week and washed to
remove accumulations of old dried glue. Be careful to replace the brushes in the tank with the high
side of the bevel to the front of the tank. Incorrect placement can result in poor moistening and
tape jamming in the machine.
LUBRICATION
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All vital moving parts of this machine have oil retaining porous bushings and should not require
additional oil for the average life of the machine.
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FEED WHEEL SHAFT. Do not oil this shaft. Oil can creep in through the bearings and effect
internal parts.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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LOAD MACHINE. After following the setting up instructions and adjusting the machine for correct
water level, pressure plate weight and top heater temperature load machine with tape and you are
now ready to operate the machine.
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TAPE LENGTH. Set the tape length for each dispense key using the length dial above it. Tape
lengths between approximately 15 and 250 cm can be set.
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DELAY CONTROL. Set the delay time that the machine waits before automatically dispensing the
next piece of tape. The delay can be set from approximately 1 to 30 seconds. Only used for
Automatic and 1-2-2 modes.
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OPERATING MODE SELECTION. Choose the operating mode for the machine by positioning the
mode selector switch to either MAN (ual), AUTO (matic) or 1-2-2 as appropiate.
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MANUAL MODE: Tape is dispensed immediately each time a dispense key is pressed.
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AUTO MODE: The automatic mode dispensing sequence is started by depressing a
dispense key. The tape length is set by the length dial above the key pressed. The
machine waits the set delay time after the operator removes the tape and then
automatically dispenses the next piece of tape. The same length is repeated until either
the other dispense key is pressed or the mode is changed.