GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This machine
must be
grounded.
In the event of
malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides
a
path
of least resistance
for elebtric current
to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
This
machine is equipped v/ith a Ground Shield
surrounding the
TerminalPins;this Ground Shield
isdesigrredto
beusedwith aMaimin
Grounded Connector,partnumber4584'or458B.
See wiring
instructions supplied
with the C.onnector.
v
DAN
GER-t-oroper
connection
of the
Maimin C-onnector
can result in a
risk
of
electric shock. Check
with
a
qualified
electrician or
serviceman
if the
grounding instructions are
not completely understood or
if in doubt as to whether
the machine
is
properly
grounded.
Do not
modrfy
the
Ground Shield
provided with
this
machine.
Use correct
wire sizes with
the Maimin Grounded
Connector.
U.S.A. ONLY:
1
phase:
Use
AWG16/3 SJ, SJT
or SIE
3
phase:
Use
AWG 16/4 SJ, SJT or SIE
INTERNATIONAL;
1P+N+ : Use
3 x 1,0 rrn CEE
(2)
61
3P+ : Use
4 x 1,0 mm CEE
(2)
61
1
I. DESCRIPTION
1.1
GENERAL
Your new Maimin Sabre straight
knife
machine is delivered
ready for operation.
It is merely necessary
to connect
it to an
electrical outlet
of the correct
voltage, oil
it,
and
then begin
cutting.
The
straight
knife
machine can be used
for cutting
various
types
of materials
from a
few
ply
to the full capacity
of the machine.
However. for best
results.
it is recommended
thatthe
minimum height of the
laybe
no lowerthan the bottom
ofthe cutting
blade at
its highest
position.
The Presserfoot
Leg
(KeyNo.
,4'403) acts
as aprotective
guardforthe
operatorsothat
it should be down
at all times.
The Presserfoot
should lie
lightly
on top of the
lay w[en cutting
in order to
prevent
the
material
from vibrating.
1 .2 FLEXIBANDS
AVAILABLE
Three different
grits
of
"FlexiBands"
are available
for sharp-
ening the blade:
Coarse
-
For hard or coarse
materials
(Part
1450
-
Box of
100)
(Part
1457
-Box
of 500)
Medium
-
For.fine woolens, synthetics
and cottons
(Part
1451
-
Box of
100)
(Part
1458
-
Box of 500)
Fine
For
sheer
fabrics,
very soft materials
(Part1452
-Box
of
100)
(Part
1459
-
Box of 500)
1.3 BIADES
AVAILABLE
The blades come
in
three
grades
and
in different
shapes for
cutting unusual or difficult
materials.
The three
grades
available
atei
Z,K-}l.igtr Speed
Steel...Most
popular
blade
as it wears
well
retaining its cutting
edge for a
long time.
BK- Carbon
Alloy Steel...
A
qualityblade less
durablethanthe
ZKblade but
less costly.
TK-Treated
HighSpeed Steel...Retains
cutting
edge
verywell.
Used only
for hard or abrasive
materials
such as fiberglass
or
heavy
denim
as it is
very expensive.
See back cover
for complete
list of
part
numbers
of blades
according
to size,
grade,
shape, and
quantity.
II.
OPERATION
2.1 UNPACKING
A NEW MACHINE
During shipment oil
may have flowed onto
Pulley ,{303 which
can cause sharpener to
traverse slowly. Sharpener
cycle time
is
1.5
seconds.
If longer, oil
is
causing
Pulley to slip. To
remove
oil, disconnect
power,
removeBrake 4342,
wipe
oil
from Pulley
and
Crank 4505.
Replace Brake.
2.2 TO START
Fill oil cups.
Attach Connector A525 to
Terminal Pins 4523.
Move switch
4,550 from
"off'to
"on"
(USA)
or
*O"
to
"I"
(International).
Caution:
3
phase
motor must turn counter-clockwise
when
viewed from rear.
(FtexiBand
against Blade
must rotate from
back
to front).
2.3 TO
SHARPEN
BLADE
(Figure
1)
Machine should be clear of
lay and Presserfoot
*A'
should
be
down
on Baseplate
*B'.
With motor
running, move Tripper
Handle
"C"
to right
(facing
sharpener)
until
it latches. Release
it. Sharpener
will automatically
sharpen entire blade.
Repeat if
necessary.
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