TM 5-3610-253-14
CAUTION
If force is used in closing stitcher head door, the stitcher will be
damaged. If door binds, manually depress supporter until the swivel
clears supporter and the door will close.
(19) Push support down and close stitcher head door.
(20) Reinstall rear belt guard and tighten screw.
(21) Plug in power cord.
f. Adjust thickness.
(1) Turn work thickness adjustment handwheel to left until column gage has
risen enough to insert work easily between gage and gage shelf.
(2) Insert work between gage and gage shelf.
(3) Turn work thickness control to the right until work is firmly clamped.
Turn to the left enough to allow work to be pulled free with only slight drag.
Stitch.
g.
WARNING
Serious injury may occur unless hands are kept free of stitcher head when
operating stitcher.
(1) Turn power on.
(2) Place work in position under stitcher head with both hands well clear of
head.
(3) Place toe in foot switch and push down twice to drive one staple.
If staple is not correct, refer to Table 3-3.
(4) Examine staple.
only in a controlled environment.
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