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SECTION 573-118-700TC
4.15 Noninterfering BLANK Tape Feed Out Mechanism (continued}
TAPE LENGTH ADJUSTING PLATE
Note: Amount of tape fed out can be set for any
length up to 17 inches.
(1) Requirement
When unit is operating under power and feed out magnet is
energized, correct length of tape should be fed out.
(2) Requirement
When unit is not operating under power and the feed out
mechanism in its latched position, manually position
ratchet so the next feed out cycle will cause feed out
mechanism to stop. Manually holding feed pawl against
the ratchet, rotate main shaft until release arm latch
releases release arm and feed pawl is in its extreme
left position. Clearance between release arm and the
release arm latch
Min some---Max 0. 080 inch------------.
To Adjust
With spring post loosened, position tape length adjusting
plate. Tighten spring post.
RELEASE ARM---r--
TO INCREASE TAPE LENGTH:
RELEASE
ARM LATCH
ROTATE PLATE CLOCKWISE.
1t
TO DECREASE TAPE LENGTH: (
ROTATE PLATE COUNTER- ~ \
CLOCKWISE.- ~
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