TM 5-3610-286-10
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OPERATING PROCEDURES (CONT)
C. Prepare Cylinder Assembly (Cont)
14 Put Printing Press on safe.
Tighten lead edge worm gear (1)
of blanket cylinder until blanket is tight.
15 Ensure blanket is tight by thumping blanket with finger to
check for hollow sound. Check for wrinkles.
blanket and packing. Remount.
If wrinkles are found, remove
16 Reinstall blanket cylinder guard.
NOTE
Retighten blanket as necessary after 400 to 500
sheets have been printed and during print
production.
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