Instruction manual

Cleaning the Shuttle Frame Assembly

1. Remove the shuttle cover assembly (page 160).

2. Remove the shuttle frame assembly (page 198).

3. Remove the paper ironer (page 176).

WARNING

Over time, the upper edge of the paper ironer can become sharp. To

avoid cutting yourself, handle the paper ironer on the sides.

4. Moisten a clean, soft cloth with alcohol. Wipe the paper ironer to remove

lint, ink, and paper residue.

5. Install the paper ironer (page 176).

6. Remove the hammer bank / ribbon mask cover assembly (page 157).

CAUTION

The ribbon mask is thin and easily bent. Be careful not to crease or kink

the ribbon mask when handling and cleaning it.

7. Moisten a clean, soft cloth with alcohol. Wipe the hammer bank cover and

ribbon mask to remove lint, ink, and paper residue. Clean the holes in the

cover strips. Carefully wipe between the hammer bank cover and the

ribbon mask (early models).

CAUTION

Do not use any solvents or liquids to clean the hammer tips. Clean the

hammer tips gently—too much pressure can chip them.

8. Using a stiff, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), gently brush the

hammer tips to remove lint and ink accumulations. (See Figure 6.)

Vacuum up any residue.

Legend:

1) Hammer Tip

Figure 6. Cleaning the Hammer Tips

CAUTION

The hammer bank contains a strong magnet. To prevent damage to the

hammer tips, do not let the hammer bank cover assembly snap into

place as the hammer bank magnet attracts it. Any impact of the cover

against the hammer bank can break hammer tips.

9. Install the hammer bank / ribbon mask cover assembly (page 157).

10. Install the shuttle frame assembly (page 198).

NOTE: P5005 hammer bank is

shown. Procedure is the same

for all hammer banks.