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4. Maintenance of the Machine
4.1
Daily Maintenance
For good press results
it is important to keep the press surfaces clean.
Wipe the surface of the heat plate with a dry non-abrasive cloth before
use when the plate is cold.
When the heat plate is hot and is not in use, keep in the open position
away from the silicone pad.
4.2
Periodic Maintenance
The grease nipples
(
No. 35
on the exploded diagram) in the rear of the
swing head (
No. 12
on the exploded diagram) need to have a small
amount of molybdenum grease pumped into them annually.
Periodically clean the TEFLON™ coated heat platen with a non-
abrasive piece of cloth. Stubborn stains may be cleaned,
when platen is
cool,
with mineral spirits.
4.3
Cleaning
First unplug the machine.
Clean the outside of the machine frequently
with a clean, moist cloth. This may conveniently be carried out when
the machine is cold.
To prevent soiling of substrate, periodic wiping of entire exterior
machine, including platens, with a clean rag is recommended. If
necessary, use mineral spirits for cleaning a
cold
machine. Since
mineral spirits are flammable, use precautions at all times and keep
away from sparks, flames or hot heat platen.