2753A TAPE PUNCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS


Threading Tape

1. Before running a new roll of tape, always empty the chadbox to avoid clogging
   the mechanism with chad overflow. Grasp the box near its bottom and pull
   straight out, then lift the box off its hooks.

2. To insert a new roll of tape in the punch, pull the tape supply slide out of the
   panel. It is held by a magnetic catch.

   Pull the supply reel apart, and replace the old roll with the new one. Place it
   so the tape comes off the top of the reel. Put the side back on the reel.

   Thread the tape under the tape guide roller and back up to the top of the assem-
   bly. Hold the end of the tape while sliding the tape supply assembly back into
   place. The magnetic catch will click as it contacts the assembly.

3. Move the tape tension arm on the take-up reel to the left as far as it will go.
   Do not force it; it will hold in that position. Note: Many units use the Clock-
   wise Reeling option. On these units, the tape tension arm should be moved to
   the right.

4. Press the retainer release tab, allowing the retainer to move away from the
   capstan. Twist the tape one-half turn clockwise. To facilitate threading, tear
   the tape end diagonally, with the longer edge toward the panel. Thread the tape
   through the tape guide assembly and over the tape guide roller. The tape ten
   sion arm is to the left and out of the way at this time. Fasten the tape to the
   hub of the take-up reel. Feed enough tape into the reel to insure its staying
   on.

5. Move the tension arm to the right so that it contacts the tape. Push the retainer
   back against the capstan; it will lock in place.

6. Set power switch on.

7. Press the Tape Feed switch momentarily before starting to record, to provide
   several inches of sprocket tape. Check to see that the tape pulls smoothly
   through the punch, without binding or twisting. The punch is now ready for
   operation.

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