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TAB·CUTTING MAINTENANCE AND .ADJUSTMENTS

Tab Knives may be operated manually by re– leasing hydraulic pressure to Tab Knives Cylin– der. First, bring Clamp Tobie to its "all the way forward" position and then set Selector Switch to its "E" (Electric only) position. Tab Knives may now be operated manually. IMPORTANT: Clamp Table must be kept in its "all the way forward" position when manually operating the Tab Knives. Clamp Table has a tendency to slide back as the Tab Knives are being manually operated. This could trap the Tab Knives in the Up posi– tion. To prevent this, Clamp Tobie must be manually or otherwise kept from sliding back. A convenient way to assure that Clamp Table does not move is to place the 11/16 inch by 3/4 inch open end wrench (03-0086) between the Machine Head and Clamp Table, when the Clamp Tab I e is a 11 the way forward . To remove the entire •Tab Knife Mechanism without disturbing the existing settir.g, remove screws (A). Tab Cutting should be accurately centered with respect to the two ro'N5 of stitches and the center cut. To establish and maintain this positioni , adjustments should be made in the following order: PLAY IN TAB KNIVES ASSEMBLY Tab Knives should operate with minimum side or end play . C TO ADJUST: loosen screws (C) and back off screws (D) about 1/8 inch turn. Then re– tighten screws (C) and check for play . Re– peat this adjustment until play is eliminated without binding the movement of the Tab Knives. If side play remains ofter end ploy has been eliminated, replace Guide Plates and any other worn ports .

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