Install the Feed Table Assembly onto the model 1217A. Installing the Feed Table requires the red retarder press
against the Feed Wheel. This is normal and will not damage the unit. Do not attempt to adjust the red retarder to
assist Feed Table installation. Install the Feed Table Assembly by placing the front slots of the Feed Table
Assembly onto the locating pins near the Folding Rollers (see Fig. 3), and lower onto the rear locating pins.
Install the Exit Tray onto the back edge of the Conveyor Table by inserting the two tabs on the front edge of the
Exit Tray into the slots provided in the back edge of the Conveyor Table. Install the Paper Support onto the back
edge of the Feed Table in the same manner as the Exit Tray.
3.0 Setup & Operation
3.1
Paper Guides
The Paper Guides are pre-set for 8
1
/
2
” X 11” paper. To adjust, loosen the Thumb Knobs and slide on the shaft.
Adjust the Paper Guides so that the paper is centered with the Feed Wheel. Common paper sizes are indicated
on the top of the Feed Table. To use, set one Paper Guide in place by aligning the outer edge with the desired
paper size mark and lock in place with the Thumb Knob. Lay a sheet of paper against the locked Paper Guide.
Slide the opposite Paper Guide up to the paper and lock it in place. Leave a small gap, about 1/64” (.4mm)
between the paper and guides to allow easier paper feeding.
NOTE: too much gap will cause inconsistent or
crooked feeding.
3.2
Feed Adjustment
Retarder pressure is pre-set at the factory and should require no further adjustment throughout the life of the fold-
er. However, if feeding problems occur, the retarder pressure can be adjusted by turning the retarder pressure nut
(with a wrench) clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to decrease pressure. The normal tendency
is to place too much pressure on the retarder resulting in Feed Wheel damage. Call Martin Yale customer service
at (260)-563-0641 if further assistance is needed.
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Fig.3–Feed Table Installation
Locating
Pins
1
2
Paper Guide,
Left Side
(not visible)
Paper
Guide,
Right Side
Feed Table
Assembly
Retarder
Assembly
Retarder
Pressure
Nut
Thumb Knob
Fig.2–Feed Table
(Underside)
Bypass Lever
Exit Tray
Paper
Support
