Sinclair Cutting System manual Operational Readiness, Sharpening Blades

Assembly, Operating and Service Instructions

A. Important for your safety!

All activities on and with this machine must be carried out in a manner not endangering anyone. Above all, the following precautions must be observed:

1.The adjustable finger guard (512-120) may only be set as high as required for the thickness of the cloth. It may not be removed.

2.Effective safety measures must be taken before commencing any cleaning, repair work, or of changing of any parts. Before doing any of these operations, turn off main switch (512- 59), pull out the main plug and secure the upper blade.

3.Always switch off the main switch when the machine is not in use.

B. Operational Readiness

If you follow these directions your cutting machine will always be ready for use.

1.Only the plug your cutting machine into the mains supply voltage indicated on the name plate.

2.Always keep machine and guide rail clean and free from bits of cloth.

3.The correct cutting action of the blades depend on definite pressure between them. Upper blade (512-112) and counter blade (512-110) must form a cutting angle of approx 1degree. The blade pressure can be increased if necessary by turning the adjustment screw (512-101) clockwise.

C. Sharpening Blades

1.When the cutting efficiency is diminished, press the grindstone lightly & briefly against the upper blade by means of the press button (512-89). Pressure must not be too hard or a burr will be formed on the edge of the blade.

2.On no account may the upper blade be ground or sharpened on the side facing the counter blade.

3.Clean the grindstone with cleaning fluid.

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