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2. Remove the plug (Figure 2, P) and insert a grease tube.
Squeeze an amount of grease approximately the size
of a pea into the opening.
WARNING
Routinely check the tightness of the operating handle to
ensure a secure connection.
Sharpening the Knife
Sharpen the knife at frequent intervals or whenever you
feel it is not cutting adequately:
1. Take the machine out of the lay.
2. Drop the knife guard/pressure foot using the pressure
foot lever (Figure 2, R on page 3), located next to the
machine operating handle.
3. Press the sharpener lever (Figure 2, E) downward with
a slow, firm pressure to engage the sharpening mecha-
nism. Too fast a lever action may cause the lever to
lock. If this occurs, lift the release lever (Figure 2, D)
and start over again.
Removing the Sharpener
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2. Using the turning knob (Figure 2, F) raise the blade to
top position.
3. Press the sharpener lever (Figure 3, E on page 6)
approximately halfway down and to the neutral position,
and lower the sharpener by hand.
WARNING
This machine is equipped with a very sharp knife. Re-
move the knife when working in this area. Failure to keep
hands, arms, and hair away from the knife area may result
in serious personal injury.
4. Remove the back guide (Figure 3).
WARNING
Failure to wear eye protection when using air hose or
bellows may result in serious eye or facial injuries.
Weekly
Remove the cover (Figure 2, Q) and clean any lint from
around the screw mechanism in the sharpener.
Lubrication
Lubricate your machine according to the following
schedule:
CAUTION
Use only specially compounded Eastman 30-weight,
non-detergent oil. Use of sewing machine oil or deter-
gent oil may result in damage to your machine. Do not
oil the baseplate rollers. Use of an excessive amount of
oil may damage the machine.
Daily
1. Place two drops of oil at each of the two locations shown
in Figure 2, M. Use an oil can with a small spout. (A
suitable oil can is furnished with the machine.)
2. Fill the oil reservoir (Figure 2, A) for continuous use. If
you only use the machine intermittently, you can use
less oil.
Weekly
1. Carry out the
Daily
lubrication schedule above.
2. Apply one drop of oil only to each of the following:
• Tubes at locations shown as Figure 2, K and L.
• Pulley shaft shown as Figure 2, N.
• Belt pulley shown as Figure 2, O.
Monthly
1. Carry out the
Daily
and
Weekly
lubrication schedules
above.
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