Emery TM100 User manual

TM100
Operation
Manual
© 2022 Emery Game Line

Table of Contents
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•Get to Know Your Machine …………………………………………. Page 1
•Getting Started ………………………………………………………….. Page 2
•Machine Set-Up ……………………………………………………… Pages 3-8
•Laying Tape ………………………………………………………………... Page 9
•Using a Minorly Offset Guiding-Line ………………………….. Page 10
•Using a Majorly Offset Guiding-Line ………………………….. Page 11
•Setting up an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33) …... Pages 12-15
•Using an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33) ………………... Page 16
•Maintenance and Storage …………………………………………. Page 17
•Warnings, Recommendations, and Liability …………….... Page 18

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Pointer
Pointer
Adapter
Handle
Tape
Drum
Tape
Drum Axle
Rear
Wheel
Front
Wheel
Wheel
Collar
Tape
Guide
Radius
Attachment
Hole
Guide Bar
The important features of the TM100 Taping Machine
are called out below.
Get to Know Your Machine

Getting Started
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To begin taping, the following items
will be needed:
•TM100 Taping Machine
•1 set of G-Series tape guides
•2 tape guide screws and wingnuts
•1 pointer assembly

Machine Set-Up
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Center of the
machine
STEP 1:
•Install the GI-Series or GM-Series tape guides that
match the tape width you are going to use.
•Push the screw through the Tape Guide and Guide
Bar and fasten with the wingnut on the back-side.
NOTE: Bias the holes/screws in the guides toward the
center of the machine.
Other notes:
•Be sure to install the tape guides at the correct width to tape
if you are going to be masking for a painted line.
•If you are only going to be taping using one roll of tape, be
sure to set up the tape guide as close to the center of the
machine as possible.

Machine Set-Up
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STEP 2:
•Measure the gap between the two inside walls of
the tape guides to make sure it is correct.

Machine Set-Up
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Sticky side up
STEP 3:
•Press desired rolls of tape onto the Tape Drums.
•Make sure sticky side of tape is in the upward
orientation.
•Press tape roll all the way to the back ridge of the
Tape Drum.
Other notes:
•Make sure tape width matches the Tape Guide width.
•Tape roll should be a tight press fit onto the tape drum.
Back edge of
Tape Drum

Machine Set-Up
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Properly aligned Tape
Drums and Tape guides
STEP 4:
•Adjust the Tape Drums so that the inside ridge is
aligned with the inside edge of the Tape Guide.
•To adjust the Tape Drums, push them in or out
using just your hands. They will slide hard, this is
normal.
Other notes:
•The Tape Drums are hard to move because they need friction
to hold their position on the Tape Drum Axle.
•Misalignment of the Tape Drums and Tape Guides will cause
wrinkles in the tape.

Machine Set-Up
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Rounded side of
point toward surface
STEP 5:
•Attach Pointer to the TM100 using the thumbscrew
and wingnut as shown.
•Align the Pointer with the ground before
tightening the thumbscrew all the way.
Other notes:
•Make sure rounded side of point is toward the ground.

Machine Set-Up
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STEP 6:
•Pull the tape under both front wheels where you
want to begin the tape line.
•Keep the pointer aligned with your guiding-line on
the surface and slowly roll the machine forward to
set tape.
Other notes:
•It is recommended to start taping a few inches before where tape
is required.

Laying Tape
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Centered
guiding-line
•Roll the machine forward while
applying downward pressure.
•Use the pointer to follow your
guiding line.
Other notes:
•Applying downward pressure will remove the most
air pockets from the tape and create a sealed edge
for painting.
•Rolling the machine too fast will put excessive stress
on the machine and provide poor taping results.

Using a Minorly Offset Guiding-Line
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Other notes:
•Loosening the screws will only allow for an offset of about 1.5”
both ways. See next page for achieving a larger offset.
•Slightly loosen both screws in the
Pointer Adapter.
•Rotate the Pointer until it is aligned
with the offset guiding-line.
•Tighten the two screws in the
Pointer Adapter to hold the
position.
1.5” offset
guiding-line
Gap between
tape lines

Using a Majorly Offset Guiding-Line
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Other notes:
•Do not over-tighten the screws, they will strip-out the threads in
the adapter.
•Not recommended for offsets over 6 inches.
•Remove top screw from the Pointer
adapter and slightly loosen the bottom
screw.
•Turn the Pointer and set it with the tip set
on your guiding-line at the correct offset
distance.
•Tighten the bottom screw in the Pointer
Adapter to hold the position.
6” offset
guiding-line
Gap between
tape lines

Setting Up an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33)
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Quick
Release
Pin
The important features of the R-Series
Radius Tool are called out below.
Clevis
Cable
Radius Tool
Adapter
Thumbscrew
Handle
Radius
Tool Point

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STEP 1:
•Slide clevis over the rib on the end of the front axle.
•Press the quick release pin into the radius tool
attachment hole as shown.
•Set the TM100 Taping Machine at the location
where the line will begin. Push down slightly to hold
the position of the machine.
Setting Up an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33)

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STEP 2:
•Loosen the two thumbscrews in the Radius Tool
Adapter.
•Place the Radius Tool Point at the center point of
the desired circle or arc.
Other notes:
•It is recommended to put down a few layers of tape where the
radius tool point will be used. This will avoid damage to the
surface.
Setting Up an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33)

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STEP 3:
•Pull excess cable through the adapter until there is
tension in the cable.
•Tighten the two thumbscrews to hold the length of
the cable.
Other notes:
•Do not overtighten the thumbscrews. This will damage the cable.
Setting Up an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33)

Using an R-Series Radius Tool (R24 or R33)
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Person 1
Other notes:
•Recommend tape widths for this operation are 1.5” and narrower.
•One person holds the Radius Tool Handle and
applies pressure on the point.
•The second person pushes the TM100 Taping
Machine forward, allowing the machine to follow
the curved path. NOTE: Be sure to apply downward
pressure to the machine. This will eliminate wrinkling
in the tape.
Person 2

Maintenance and Storage
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Maintenance
•Keep tape guides clean and free from dust, dirt, and tape
grime.
•If Tape Drums get too tight. Lightly grease the Tape Drum
Axle to allow for ease of movement.
•If wheels become tight and do not spin, adjust set screws in
the bottom of the wheel collars.
•When replacing wheels, replace both wheels on the axle.
(Both front wheels or both rear wheels)
•If wheel axles become misaligned, contact Emery Game
Line for a re-alignment. NOTE: Do not attempt this yourself,
there is a special procedure.
Other notes:
•Contact Emery Game Line to ask about refurbished machines.
Storage
•Store in a cool stable location. Do not leave machine in the
sun or on hot surfaces for extended periods of time.
•Store in the up-right position as shown. Remove pointer.

Warnings, Recommendations, and Liability
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•Do not drop the machine.
- Bending or breaking and part of the machine will reduce
accuracy and functionality.
•Do not leave the machine in direct sun.
- This could cause warping of plastic parts.
•Do not leave the machine on a hot surface.
- This could cause flat spots on the wheels to be created
•It is recommended to store the machine in the upright
position as shown in the image.
•It is recommended to not use the machine in wet conditions.
- Tape will likely not stick well
- Machine has metal parts that are prone to internal rust.
•It is recommended to not disassemble the TM100 Taping
Machine other than what is shown in this operations manual.
Liability
Emery Game Line in not liable for the following:
•Damage to the surface in which the TM100 Taping Machine is being used on.
•Damage to the machine caused by user error.
•Poor quality of taped or painted lines.
•Injury caused by improperly using the TM100 Taping Machine.
•Residue left on surface from tape used in the TM100 Taping Machine.