152 Maintenance
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Removing the Mandrel
The Mandrel may occasionally need to be removed to clean out the Cutter Notch, to remove the
Cutter Assembly or to use a different sized Mandrel.
Items Needed to Remove the Mandrel:
• Cut-Resistant Work Gloves
To Remove the Mandrel:
Open the Front Door of the LX-150.
Remove the film from the Mandrel:
a. If there is film on the Mandrel, cut the film above the Mandrel Fin.
b. If removing the Mandrel to install a different sized one, unthread the film from the LX-
150 and UR-1 and thread the new label film through the system (see “Threading the
Film” on page 121).
Firmly holding the Mandrel to support its weight, move the Wheels that hold the Mandrel
in position away from the Mandrel:
ATTENTION: As the various Wheels are loosened, there will be nothing left
supporting the Mandrel. To ensure that the Mandrel does not fall, use one
hand to hold it in place while loosening the Wheels.
WARNING: Wear Cut-Resistant Gloves, and do not hold the Mandrel near
the Cutter Assembly. Cutter Blades are very sharp and can easily cause
severe cuts.
a. Unlock the Applicator Wheel Lock and loosen the Applicator Wheels (see
“Applicator Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 115).
b. Unlock the Film Drive Wheel Lock and loosen the Film Drive Wheels (see “Film
Drive Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 112).
c. Unlock the Lower Support Wheel Lock and loosen the Lower Support Wheels
(see “Support Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 113).
d. Unlock the Upper Support Wheel Lock and loosen the Lower Support Wheels
(see “Support Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 113).
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