BOW GRIP
(HANDLE)
CYLINDER
MOVEMENT
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FIGURE 11
► NOTE: CONSTANTLY WORKING AT NEAR MAXIMUM TONNAGE WITH THE CYLINDER
IN THE FAR LEFT OR FAR RIGHT POSITION WILL DECREASE THE DURABILITY
OF THE PRESS. WORKING IN THE CENTER OF THE PRESS IS PREFERABLE.
LEVERS
All Scotchman presses are equipped with a movable cylinder which makes it possible to correctly align
the press ram with the work piece. To move the cylinder side to side:
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Turn the levers counter clockwise to loosen. Do not completely remove the levers!!
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Move the complete cylinder to the left or right by means of the bow grip (handle).
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When the cylinder is in the desired position, tighten the levers. Manual tightening is enough. Do
not use a wrench - Do not over-tighten the levers.
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When your work with the press is finished, move the cylinder back in its center position.
5.2 POSITIONING THE PRESS CYLINDER
► NOTE: INCORRECT DE-AERATING CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENTS OF THE
PISTON AND CAUSE THE PRESS TO MALFUNCTION.
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Start pumping the hand pump with its lever until the ram reaches the upper position.
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Repeat this complete cycle at least 3 times to ensure that there is no air in the hand-pump system.
