Paillard M8 - Abridged Operating Instructions; Film Loading Procedure; Projecting and Rewinding

Abridged Operating Instructions
Check mains supply voltage and fuses.
Set up projector facing middle of screen.
Check that projection lamp is fitted and in correct position.
Adjust height of projection.
Center image of gate aperture on screen.
Loading
Raise upper spool arm.
Place full spool on upper spool spindle.
Unwind about 30" of film.
Place film
on upper sprocket.
Form upper loop and pass film between film guides at gate.
Form lower loop (without letting film touch automatic loop-former)
and place film on lower sprocket.
Pass film under guide-rollers and fasten free end to core of take-up
spool.
Turn latter slightly to tighten up film.
Check that direction of projection is perpendicular to screen.
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Install table and connect it to projector.
Projecting:
Set motor running, then switch on projection lamp.
Adjust projection rate to eliminate any flicker on screen.
Focus pictu re on screen.
Frame pictu reo
To stop projector
Press on switch 20 as you would on a bell push.
Rewinding:
Must be carried out with lens-holder in "closed" position.
Manual rewind: fit handle to upper spool arm-rewind film.
Motor rewind: fix spring belt in place;
set speed control nearly to minimum
set motor running;
engage rewinding mechanism by on grooved
rewinding knob.
Unloading (after showing part of a reel):
Open gate.
Press on sprocket guides.
Remove film
from film transport mechanism.
Rewind
filin.