TM 5-3610-253-14
Table 5-6. TROUBLESHOOTING - Cont
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. THE KNIFE IS PULLING SHEETS OUT FROM UNDER THE CLAMP DURING A CUT - Cont
(a) If material is too soft or spongy, insert the false clamp
and perform the following: Glue a 4-5mm thick cardboard
strip under the front third of the false clamp. Slant the
strip toward the rear so that all the pressure is actually
at the very area where the cut takes place. The cardboard
should protrude a little from the false clamp and will be
cut off-at the first cut cycle.
(b) If malfunction persists, refer to direct/general support
maintenance.
10. CLAMP DOES NOT DESCEND COMPLETELY WHEN USING THE FOOT PEDAL.
Check for dirty or improperly lubricated clamp guidings.
Step 1.
(a) If dirty or improperly lubricated, clean and lubricate clamp
guidings (paragraph 5-11.).
(b) If malfunction persists, refer to organizational mainte-
nance.
