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MA112680_39.3
[Original Instructions]
4/2014
If a 3-inch blade is used, slide the T-mount so the left-end of the dressing stick does not hit the spindle
base.
If the
Automatic Dressing System
is not
attached
, insert a dressing stick in a specimen holder. Place the
specimen holder in the path of the blade and clamp it securely.
Dressing the Blade
1. Close the hood.
2. Advance to the L3 Screen.
3. Press the DRESS BLADE button to the ON position.
•
If not cutting
, this will automatically run the blade at the proper rpms and activate the
lubricant.
•
If cutting
, press the FEED MOTOR button to the OFF position and manually crank the blade
forward into the dressing stick. Continue to cut by advancing the blade forward into the piece
and press the FEED MOTOR button to the ON position.
If the
Automatic Dressing System
is
attached
and a dressing stick is present, advance to the L3
Screen and press the DRESS BLADE button.
•
If not cutting
, this will automatically run the blade at the proper rpm and activate the
lubricant. The Automatic Dressing System will advance the dressing stick into the blade and
advance the stick for the next cut.
•
If cutting
, the blade will stay at its preset speed and advance into the specimen
automatically.
Periodically the T-mount may need to be pushed back into the dressing unit otherwise the T-
mount may become misaligned and damaged. To push the T-mount back into the dressing unit:
1. Run a blade dressing cycle.
2. Press the T-mount back into the dressing unit.
