9
Changing Your Machine’s Mold Plate
Always disconnect the machine from its power source
before attempting to change or clean any of the machines component parts.
First remove the T-Knob from the Back Drive of the Mold Plate, then pull the
Mold Plate out from the back of the machine. If you prefer, remove the Mold Plate from
the machine without removing the T-Knob from the Back Drive. Simply unhook
Connecting Arm from the T-Knob and slide the Mold Plate from the back of the machine.
When changing the Mold Plate always use the corresponding Spacer Plate. The
thickness fraction stamped on the Spacer Plate should match the fraction stamped on the
front right corner of the Mold Plate. For example: if your Mold Plate is stamped “4F ½”
then the Spacer Plate should be stamped “1/2” The Spacer Plate is retained by the X-Bolt.
The X-Bolt is threaded into the Hopper. Turn the X-Bolt counter clockwise enough to
remove the Spacer Plate. There is no need to remove the X-Bolt from the Hopper. After
putting the new Mold Plate and corresponding Spacer Plate into the machine, turn the X-
Bolt into the hole located on the front of the Spacer Plate just enough to hold the plate in
place. DO NOT over tighten X-bolt into hopper. This may cause scoring of the Mold
Plate or other damages to the machine.
Mold Plate and Connecting Arm Rear View
Hopper Front View Spacer
Plate
Top
View
T-Knob
Back Drive
Connecting Arm
Mold Plate
Spacer Plate
X-Bolt
X-Bolt
Location Hole
Thickness
Fraction Stamp
Ring Pin
