OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
RSD-50
Please
be
sure to note the following before you begin operating the machine.
1.
Never put your hands
in
front of the blades while operating.
2.
Always handle the sharpening device with caution.
Even
a small slip of the
hand may lead to serious injury.
3.
Be
sure to unplug while not in use for safety.
TO
START
1. Connect the electric cord plug
(#1
05) of the machine to the power supply.
2.
Hold the switch bar (#109) gently to start the machine. When you let go, the
machine will automatically switch off.
3.
Raise the finger guard (#i17); insert the material to
be
cut between the
upper and lower blades, and cutting will begin.
*
Do
not keep the switch bar depressed by taping
or
other means to ensure a
long
and
good working condition.
*For
safety and proper maintenance, always unplug the machine while not in
use.
*Always
keep the machine clean and free from remnants.
SHARPENING
(GRINDING)
THE
BLADES
1.
Pull the grinder
assembly,
push
t'he
switch
bar
to
rotate
the
motor,
and
then
gently_press
the
push
button
(1111·aa)
for
2-3
seconds.
(Please repeat
this
operation several times
if
the
blades are
not
well ground.)
2.
After
the
grinding
work
is
finished, raise the
grinder
assembly to
its
original
position.
(If
the grind
stone
~hould
get
dirty, please wipe it clean.)
BLADE
REPLACEMENT
If the diameter
of
the heptagonal blade (#113) should become smaller and not
meet properly
with
the
lower
blade(#114),
please replace the blades with new
ones.
1.
Make sure the electric cord
(#105)
is disconnected from the power source.
2.
Using a screw driver, remove the lock screw from the upper blade by
turning
the
driver
to the
left,
3.
Pull
out
the blade and wipe
off
any
dirt
from the machine.
Follow these guidelines to replace the
lower
blade by removing the lock screw
(#114).
BlADE
ADJUSTMENT
Proper
adjustment
of
the
upper
and
lower
blades is
important
for
effective
operation.
.
If necessary please adjust
as
follows:
1.
Insert the small-sized minus
screwdriver
into (B) and loosen the
adjustment
screw (#114b) for the
lower
blade.
2.
Tighten the
lock
screw (#113a) for the
upper
blade.
3.
Adjust
the
lower
blade
screw(#114b)
with
the small-sized minus
screwdriver.
(See
figure.1)
GRINDER
ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
If
the grinding·
stone
should
wear
out
and become
shorter
and touch the
shaft,
please replace it.
1.
Turn the
cap(#
118a) to the
left
with your hand and the stone will come
out
easily.
CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT
If
the
motor
does
not
turn
over
well
when
holding
the
switch
bar,
replace
the
carbon
brushes.
Also,
too
much
weaving
of
carbon
brush
will
cause
motor
troubles.
(Carbon
Brush
must
be
replaced
when
it
wears
less
than
3mm.)
1.Whi!e
the
machine
is
unplugged,
remove
the
outside
cap
(#110b)
and
the
set
screw
(#11
Oa)
with
Driver.
2.
Replace
the
carbon
brush
with
a
new
one.
If
the
motor
does
not
work
well
after
the
exchange,
it
is
due
to
improperly
setbrushes.
Repeat
the
replacement
procedures
again,
carefully.
LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
1.
Remove the
upper
blades
(#113) once a
week
and clean and brush
off
any
dust
or
dirt
on the
back
side
of
the
blade. Then lubricate.
2. Every other week,
inject
a small
amount
of
grease
for the plastic
gear
into
the hole (A)
of
the
main
housing
unit.:
(See
figure 1>
3.
To
reduce friction
of
the
blades,
add oil
into
the driB hole (C)
of
the felt pad
2 or 3 times a
day
and
make
sure the pad is
kept
damp.
\See
figure 1>
TION-OPERATION
MANUA
Motor
I
I
Finger
Guard
Counter Blade
BLADES (3 TYPES)
Heptagonal Blade
(standard)
Hexagonal
Blade
(option)
Round
Blade
(option)
Standard Fabrics Thick Fabrics Extra-Thin
Fabr"ics
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject
to
change Without notice.
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