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c.
Replace two holddown pressure adjustment screws (B).
d.
Take out removal screws (C).
e.
Set holddown at "Normal" position with screws (B).
f.
Tighten 6 mounting bolts (A) securely and holddown is ready for operation.
IV.
HOLDDOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT:
Holddown and legs are marked at each end to indicate the correct setting for normal holddown pressure. This is
maximum holddown pressure and cannot be increased. Holddown pressure can be decreased by means of adjusting
screws (B).
a.
Power must be off with crosshead at top of stroke.
b.
Position holddown with adjusting screws (B) at "Normal"
c.
Loosen mounting bolts (A) one full turn.
d.
Back off adjusting screws (B) within range of holddown beam movement to obtain decreased pressure.
e.
This adjustment will not exceed 3/8 inches. It is essential that an equal adjustment be made at each end
when adjustment is completed. Holddown pads must engage sheet before blades start to cut.
f.
Tighten mounting bolts (A) securely.
g.
Safety shieldis adjustable and must be repositioned whenever holddown pressure adjustment is changed
from its original location. Screws in front of finger guard are movable in slotted holes to allow correct
positioning of guard.
h.
Holddown is ready for operation.
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