User Manual

40974 Rev. 08-25-2015

Figure 6 – Cleaning the Cutter Assembly, Cleaning the Tape Path

Cleaning the Cutter Assembly – Figure 6

1. For units with heater, turn the power switch to the off position and unplug the power

cord.

2. Open top cover.

3. Remove pressure plate.

4. Remove the tape from the tape path.

5. Using minimal amount of a non-flammable lubricant (MG Chemicals Super Penetrating

Lubricant [www.mgchemicals.com], WD 40, or Marsh Industrial Silicon Spray are

recommended), spray the cutter assembly behind the cutter guard, using the available

gaps in front and behind the cutter guard. Allow the lubricant to dry or wipe dry.

6. Place the tape back in the tape path, refer to loading tape section.

7. Place the pressure plate back into the machine. The pressure plate must be loaded so it

touches the pinch roller shaft and the arrow on the pressure plate points toward the front

of the machine.

8. Close top cover.

Cutter

Assembly

Weighted

Brush Tank

Cove

Water Tank

Shelf

Cutter

Guard

Cleaning

Tape Channel

Pressure

Plate