
2Form C-1519
Before operating machine, read these instructions care-
fully. Familiarize yourself with all functions and adjust-
ments of this equipment.
Operation,
Lubrication
And Care
The purchaser must instruct all operators on the proper
use of the equipment. All standard industrial safety mea-
sures and equipment should be provided to protect the
operator. Operators must be cautioned that improper use
of this equipment can cause bodily injury. If you do not
have qualied operators to instruct new persons, contact
your Eastman sales representative or write to Eastman
Machine factory direct.
CAUTION
Read instructions carefully before starting motor. Be
sure that voltage and current are the same as stamped
on nameplate. This machine is equipped with sharp
blade and extreme caution should be used when this
machineisputintouse. Usecontrolleversandhandles
only when operating or handling machine. When mak-
ing a cut, the knife guard should be raised only enough
to clear the material being cut. When machine is not
in operation the front knife guard should be kept in the
lowered position and lubricator turned off. When this
equipmentisnotbeingutilized,thepowersupplyshould
be disconnected from the equipment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loosen thumb screw for adjustment of knife guard and
spongeholder. Raiseguard enoughto clearmaterial tobe
cut. Turn sight tube valve counterclockwise for lubrication
of knife. Switch machine to ON position, if cutter does not
startimmediately,returnswitchtoOFFposition. Checkthe
line output and be sure the unit is plugged in properly and
is making full contact. Then repeat procedure. DO NOT
attempt to start this unit while in material to be cut. After
knife has gathered full speed, material can now be cut. To
keepfrictionandheat builduptoaminimumacombination
of low speed and ow of lubricant are used. The blade
speed setting, depending on operator preference, can be
decreasedbyturningthespeedcontrolknobcounterclock-
wisetoalowernumber(0=65RPM)orincreasebyturning
clockwise to a higher setting (10 = 150 RPM).
Limited Warranty. Eastman warrants to the buyer that the RS2 Rubber Slitter shall be free from defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of 90 days commencing on the date of invoice. Any goods or parts claimed by the buyer
to be defective must be returned to Eastman, freight charges prepaid, within the 90-day warranty period. If Eastman
determines that the goods or parts are defective in materials or workmanship, Eastman’s sole obligation under this
warranty shall be, at Eastman’s sole option, to repair or replace the defective goods or parts or to provide the buyer
a credit equal to the portion of the purchase price allocable to the defective goods or parts. This warranty shall not
apply if defects are caused by product misuse or neglect, if the machine has been altered or modied by the buyer,
or if other than genuine Eastman parts are used in the machine. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY
APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability. Eastman’s liability to the buyer, and the buyer’s remedies from Eastman, whether in contract,
negligence, tort, under any warranty or otherwise, shall be limited to the remedies provided in the foregoing Limited
Warranty. In no event shall Eastman have any responsibility or liability to the buyer for (a) any special, indirect,
incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use, revenue, or prot, even if Eastman
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (b) any claim against the buyer by any third party. The price
stated for the product sold is a consideration for limiting Eastman’s liability.