FK Irons Spektra Direkt 2, Руководство пользователя

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USING THE DUALLY COMPATIBLE VISE AND NEEDLE CLIP
The Spektra Direkt 2’s patent pending collet vise system is compatible with both standard backstem style tubes
(5/16” - 8mm dia.) and screw-on-style adjustable cartridge grips (with a M16x1mm female threading).
Fully assembled, the machine is set up to accept a standard backstem style tube. To use the machine with
cartridges, first insert the needle by unscrewing the outer vise chuck (1) enough to loosen the knob but not fully
remove it, and gently guide the looped end of the cartridge drive bar through the vise and under the loosened
tensioner O-ring. Do not bend the drive bar prior to inserting it into the machine.
Next, turn the eyelet of the drive bar 90 degrees next to the Clip-on Armature (8) and gently press the needle bar
loop onto the Armature clip to secure it in place. Ensure that the drive bar is centered in the vise. When using
cartridges, it is not necessary to utilize the adjustable tensioner feature, however, slight tension may be applied in
order to eliminate any side to side play of the needle.
Gently glide the backstem of the tube over the drive bar or needle, and insert it into the opening through the vise
chuck and collet. Tighten the chuck to lock the grip into position.
In order to use a screw-on-style grip, fully unscrew the vise chuck (1) and remove the chuck and the exposed
collet (2) from the machine. Attach the drive bar to the needle clip and carefully insert the grip over the exposed
drive bar. Attach the grip to the exposed threads of the vise receiver (4).
Store the removed chuck and collet in a safe place. To transition the machine to accept standard backstems,
simply reinsert the collet with the narrow end pointed into the vise opening and secure the chuck onto the male
threading.
USING THE ADJUSTABLE TENSIONER WITH STANDARD NEEDLES
The Direkt 2 introduces the first adjustable tensioner available on a direct drive machine. In order to use the
tensioner with standard style needles and tubes, begin setup by introducing a slight bend to the needle bar
and ensure that the tensioner is open with no applied tension prior to inserting the needle. You may also bend
the needle down slightly at the needle stack especially if working with open mag tubes as these tend to require
additional needle tension.
Next, set up the machine similarly to the Cartridge Drive Bar using the steps listed above to guide the eyelet of
the needle bar horizontally through the tensioner O-ring. Once the eyelet is guided through the tensioner, turn the
eyelet 90 degrees so that it is vertical next to the Armature Clip and gently snap it into place. The Armature Clip
has been designed to accept eyelets of all standard sizes, so all needle brands will be compatible.
Once the needle bar is secured in place, gently apply tension to the bar by twisting the tensioner adjustment knob
counterclockwise until the needle bar is centered in the backstem of the tube. You will want to use the smallest
amount of tension possible that will keep the bar centered in the O-ring and the backstem of the tube.
Be careful not to overtighten the tensioner past the mid-point of the needle in the tube as this could cause
overworking of the motor, grinding of the needle on the tube or other adverse performance of the machine.
Adjust the tension of the needle on the fly to suit your tattooing preferences keeping in mind that slight tension
adjustments may need to be made as the machine runs at higher or lower voltages.