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Model M1117 (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/21)
SE
RV
IC
E
5..
Tighten (2) jam nuts and (2) table bolts to secure
blade gap adjustment.
6..
Repeat
Step 1 to check adjustment.
— If paper still does not cut cleanly, but blade gap
adjustment is correct, blade(s) may need to be
sharpened (refer to
Sharpening/Replacing Blade
on
Page 28 for detailed instructions).
The blade bow is used to keep the upper blade straight
along its full length by adjusting the amount of force that
the bow exerts on the blade ends.
The blade bow is adjusted by adjusting the bow jam nut
on the centering rod (see
Figure
30
).
Adjusting.Blade.Bow
Figure.30.
Location of bow jam nut.
Bow Jam Nut
Items.Needed.
Qty
Open-End Wrench 24mm.......................................1
Scrap Paper .......................................... As Needed
To.adjust.blade.bow,.do.these.steps:
1..
Perform
Step 1 of Adjusting Blade Gap on Page 29
to determine if blade needs bow adjustment. Adjust
blade gap, if necessary, before proceeding.
— If paper cuts cleanly on ends but not center of
blades, adjust bow jam nut clockwise while testing
results until paper cuts cleanly along entire length
of blades.
— If paper cuts cleanly on center but not end of
blades, adjust bow jam nut counterclockwise while
testing results until paper cuts cleanly along entire
length of blades.
Summary of Contents for M1117
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