EASTMAN
Form C-1572
Turning Off the Machine
When you have finished using your machine:
1. Position the power switch to off.
2. Make sure the knife guard/pressure foot is lowered to
the baseplate by depressing the pressure foot lever
(Figure 2, R).
3. Disconnect the attachment plug from the power source.
4. In cold weather, ensure that the machine is kept in a
warm place when not in use.
Routine Maintenance
WARNING
Always unplug the machine before performing mainte-
nance, adjustments, or repairs.
WARNING
After servicing the machine, always make sure the plate
bolt nut is securely fastened (Figure 3, X on page 6)
before resuming cutting operation.
Care of the Machine
To ensure proper operation of your machine, carry out the
following procedures at the intervals indicated. If you use
your machine intensively, consider performing these pro-
cedures more often.
Daily
Remove the knife and clean the knife slides with the slot
cleaner (Figure 7, 2 on page 9) included with machine. To
prevent undue accumulation of lint, do NOT oil the plate
rollers. If the rollers stick, remove them from the plate and
wash them in cleaning solvent.
Twice Weekly
Use an approved air hose or bellows to blow any lint from
around the motor and sharpener.
Starting the Machine
If you have had the machine less than one month or if it
has stood idle for any length of time, turn the motor on and
off a few times before running it continuously. This permits
the oil to warm up and flow easily into the close-fitting mov-
ing parts.
CAUTION
Failure to warm up your machine adequately may dam-
age the motor.
Making a Cut
WARNING
Failure to keep hands, arms, and hair away from the knife
area at all times may result in serious personal injury.
1. Bring the machine up to the material spread.
2. Switch on the main power to activate the automatic
pressure foot lock.
3. Raise the knife guard/pressure foot by depressing the
pressure foot lever (Figure 2, R) and lifting the knife
guard/pressure foot lifting handle (Figure 2, T). Raise
the pressure foot only enough to clear the material
being cut.
4. Press the start button. Allow the blade to reach full
speed, and enter the fabric.
5. Using the pressure foot lever (Figure 2, R) and the knife
guard/pressure foot lifting handle (Figure 2, T), lower
the pressure foot so that it is slightly above the material
being cut. This will prevent the material from reciprocat-
ing.
6. Begin cutting.
7. When you are not making a cut, or when the machine
is not in use, keep the knife guard/pressure foot lowered
to the baseplate by depressing the pressure foot lever
(Figure 2, R).
8. Turn off the machine when not cutting fabric.
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