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WARNING: Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings in the machines casings etc. The
machines air vents should be cleaned using compressed dry air.
Excessive sparking may indicate the presence of dirt in the motor
or worn out carbon brushes.
If this is suspected have the machine serviced and the brushes
replaced by a qualified person.
Adjusting Gibs (Dovetail Slides) Free Play
Periodically check, lubricate and adjust as necessary. When
adjusting the gib strips the following procedure must be followed.
• Usingthesupplied3mmHexKeyloosenslightlythe3cap
screws. (Fig 12(A) shows 1 of the cap screws).With all 3 cap
screws loosened, ensure that the main slide is at the lowest
position.
• Usingthe2mmHexKeysuppliedturnthelowerandmiddle
adjusting screws to eliminate any free movement. (Fig 12 (B)
shows 1 of the adjusting screws).
• Movethemainslideupwardsuntilitstopedgeislevelwiththe
top of the dovetail slide way. Turn the upper adjusting screw to
take up any free movement.
• Operatethecrankhandletomovetheslideupanddown.There
should be no free play, yet no binding anywhere throughout the
range of travel.
• Ifnecessaryrepeattheaboveprocedureseveraltimesto
ensure that all free movement has been eliminated and that the
machine head moves up and down freely without any binding
and without any side to side movement.
• Re-tightenthe3capscrewswhenadjustmentiscomplete.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
householdwaste.Pleaserecyclewherefacilitiesexist.Checkwith
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Fig. 12 A
Fig. 12 B