BIRDIE RSD-50 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RSD-50
Please be sure to note the following before you begin operating the machine.
1. Never put your hands in front of the blades while operating.
2. Always handle the sharpening device with caution. Even a small slip of the
hand may lead to serious injury.
3. Be sure to unplug while not in use for safety.
TO START
1. Connect the electric cord plug (#1 05) of the machine to the power supply.
2. Hold the switch bar (#109) gently to start the machine. When you let go, the
machine will automatically switch off.
3. Raise the finger guard (#i17); insert the material to be cut between the
upper and lower blades, and cutting will begin.
* Do not keep the switch bar depressed by taping or other means to ensure a
long
and good working condition.
*For safety and proper maintenance, always unplug the machine while not in
use.
*Always keep the machine clean and free from remnants.
SHARPENING (GRINDING) THE BLADES
1. Pull the grinder assembly, push t'he switch bar to rotate the motor, and then
gently_press the push button (1111·aa) for 2-3 seconds. (Please repeat this
operation several times if the blades are not well ground.)
2. After the grinding work is finished, raise the grinder assembly to its original
position.
(If the grind stone ~hould get dirty, please wipe it clean.)
BLADE REPLACEMENT
If the diameter of the heptagonal blade (#113) should become smaller and not
meet properly
with the lower blade(#114), please replace the blades with new
ones.
1. Make sure the electric cord (#105) is disconnected from the power source.
2. Using a screw driver, remove the lock screw from the upper blade by turning
the driver to the left,
3. Pull out the blade and wipe off any dirt from the machine.
Follow these guidelines to replace the
lower blade by removing the lock screw
(#114).
BlADE ADJUSTMENT
Proper adjustment of the upper and lower blades is important for effective
operation. .
If necessary please adjust
as follows:
1. Insert the small-sized minus screwdriver into (B) and loosen the adjustment
screw (#114b) for the lower blade.
2. Tighten the lock screw (#113a) for the upper blade.
3. Adjust the lower blade screw(#114b) with the small-sized minus screwdriver.
(See figure.1)
GRINDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
If the grinding· stone should wear out and become shorter and touch the shaft,
please replace it.
1. Turn the cap(# 118a) to the left with your hand and the stone will come out
easily.
CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT
If the motor does not turn over well when holding the switch bar,
replace the carbon brushes.
Also, too much weaving of carbon brush will cause motor troubles.
(Carbon Brush must be replaced when it wears less than 3mm.)
1.Whi!e the machine is unplugged, remove the outside cap (#110b)
and the set screw (#11 Oa) with Driver.
2. Replace the carbon brush with a new one. If the motor does not
work well after the exchange, it is due to improperly setbrushes.
Repeat the replacement procedures again, carefully.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the upper blades (#113) once a week and clean and brush off any
dust or dirt on the back side of the blade. Then lubricate.
2. Every other week,
inject a small amount of grease for the plastic gear into
the hole (A) of the main housing unit.: (See figure 1>
3. To reduce friction of the blades, add oil into the driB hole (C) of the felt pad
2 or 3 times a
day and make sure the pad is kept damp. \See figure 1>
TION-OPERATION MANUA
Motor
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Finger Guard
Counter Blade
BLADES (3 TYPES)
Heptagonal Blade (standard) Hexagonal Blade (option) Round Blade (option)
Standard Fabrics Thick Fabrics Extra-Thin Fabr"ics
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject to change Without notice.
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NO. NAMES OF PARTS
A-101
Main Housing
A·101a Set Screws for Main Housing
2
A-101b Washer for Main Housing 2
A-102 Motor Assembly
A-103 Angle for Switch
A-104
Rear Housing
A-104a
Set Screw for Rear Housing 2
A-105
Cord Complete with Plug
A-105a
Cord Sleeve
A-105b
Cord Bracket
A-105c Set Screw for Cord Bracket 2
A-106
Rectifier
A-107 Condenser
A-108 Micro Switch
A-108a Set Screw for Micro Switch 2
A-109 Switch Bar
A-109a Switch Button
A·109b Set Screw for Switch Button
A-110 Carbon Brush with Spring
2
A-110a Screwed Cap for Carbon Brush 2
A-110b Outside Cap for Carbon Brush 2
-A-111 Worm Gear (Motor side)-Steel
A-111a Roll Pin for Worm Gear
A-112 Worm Gear-Plastic
A-112a Ball Bearing
2
A-112b Trust Collar
A-112c Hexagonal Nut
A-112d Cover Plate
A-112e
Set Screw
2
A-113
Heptagonal Blade
A-113a Blade Lock Screw with Tension
A-114
Counter Blade
A-114a Set Screw for Counter Blade
A-114b Adjusting Screw for Counter Blade
A-115
Sliding Base Plate
A-115a Set Screw for Sliding Base Plate
A-116 Oil
Felt
101a
A-116a Oil
Felt Spring
A-117
Finger Guard
A-117a
Set Screw for Finger Guard
A-118
Grinder Assembly
A-118a Pushing Knob for Grinder Assembly
A-118b Screwed Cap for Grinder Assembly
A-119
Grinder Bracket
A-119a
Adjusting Angle for Grinder Bracket
A·119b
Set Screw for Grinder Bracket
A-120
Dust Proof Plate
ASSEMBLY & ACCESSORIES
OIL INJECTION HOLE (Felt Pad)
118b
118a
112e 119b
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101b
101a
119
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OPENING (Screw)
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115
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GREASE INJECTION HOLE
(Blade Gear)
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ACCESSORIES
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Grease
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Carbon Brushes
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101
108a
104a
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