TM 5-3610-286-10
2-7.
OPERATING PROCEDURES (CONT)
b.
Prepare Paper Cycle (Cont)
NOTE
The height of the side guide cover plate must be
adjusted properly to ensure consistent registration.
If the cover plate is too high, the sheet has too
much clearance.
If the cover plate is too low, the
sheet may not be pulled completely to the stop.
(d) Slide all cover plates out from under side guide stop.
(e) Press and turn disengaging knob (2) 90 degrees to lower pulling
wheel and guide plate.
WARNING
EXPOSED MOVING PARTS.
All adjustments will be made
while Printing Press is on SAFETY STOP except those
authorized by this manual to be made with Printing
Press running.
Printing Press must be on safe at
all times when not in motion. Always shout “clear”
and wait for “clear” response before taking Printing
Press off safe to inch or run.
Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.
(f) Take Printing Press off safe and inch until side guide stop is
in down position.
(g) put Printing Press on safe.
Slide cover plate in recessed
channel to a position 1/32 in. (0.08 cm) away from side guide stop.
(h) Distribute remaining cover plates evenly to guide sheet safely
over recessed channels.
(i) Take Printing Press off safe and inch until side guide pulling
racks (5) move one-half their travel distance from center toward outer side
of Printing Press.
(j) put Printing Press on safe.
Obtain a strip of paper 0.004 by
1/4 by 6 in. long (0.11 by 0.64 by 15.24 cm).
Insert paper between pulling
wheel (6) and stop plate.
Turn adjustment screw (7) until slight drag is
felt on piece of paper as it is moved under pulling wheel (6). Turn
adjustment screw (7) slightly until no drag is felt.
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