4.3.1
Auto-grip shafts
Both shafts in the rear of the machine are the same. Your machine may have the plastic Auto-grip
shafts which look different than the figure below but function the same. The shafts fit into the
machine in both ways.
On the control panel side of the machine all the shafts and the supports snap together.
A spring inside the left-hand side support pushes the shaft into locking position when the shaft is
turned. To position the shaft correctly turn the shaft until it locks in.
Check the auto-grip mechanism on each shaft. The rubber cords should just not touch the edges of
the recess (10A: d = 8 ± 2.5 mm =
5/16 ±
3/32 in.).
If not, see chapter 5 Maintenance.
Figure 10: Auto-grip shaft
When the shaft is rotated inside a cylinder, the rubber cord will move to the side and gets caught
between shaft and cylinder (Figure 10B). Rotating back will release the cord.
4.3.1.1
Auto-grip shaft lock.
To prevent the auto-grip shaft from jumping out of its support, a locking plate is installed on the left
hand support. To take out the auto-grip shaft:
Figure 11: Auto-grip locking bracket.
1.
Move the locking plate (C) with your right hand at (A) in the upper position
((B) is above the shaft).
2.
Push the shaft with your left hand, to the right against the spring and remove it from the support
at your left-hand side.
3.
Now with both hands take out the shaft.
