Reliable 6000FS, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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efore operating the motor, be sure that the electrical supply voltage and current are
the same as stamped on the label. Fill the oil cup. Push in the turning knob and turn the
machine over a few revolutions by hand to see if the knife moves easily.
MACHINE CARE
1. Clean lint out of sharpener twice a week.
2. Remove cover over cam and clean out lint around screw mechanism in sharpener once
a week.
3. Remove knife and clean slides with slot cleaner once a day.
4. To prevent accumulation of lint, do not oil plate rollers.
5. If rollers stick, remove rollers from the plate and wash them with a cleaning solvent.
WARNING
This machine is equipped with a sharp
knife. Keep hands away from the knife area
at all times. When operating or handling the
machine, be sure to only use control levers
and handles. Do not operate sharpener
without the knife in the machine or the
sharpener will become damaged.
SHARPENING THE KNIFE
Take the machine out of the lay. Drop the
pressure foot lever, using the pressure
foot lever located next to the machine’s
operating handle. Press the release lever
downward slowly, with firm pressure to
engage the sharpening mechanism. If lever
locks, lift latch lever and restart.
To change the knife blade, press in the
turning knob and position the blade to its
lowest point. Insert the blade removal tool
and loosen the knife lock-bolt. Remove the
blade through the bottom of the knife slot.
Insert a new blade into the knife slot and
tighten the knife lock-bolt.