Fountainhead 74 User manual
If you have any problems with, or have any questions about your engraver,
BEFORE YOU RETURN IT TO THE STORE, CALL OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-311-9903
Manual No. 161737
Revision Date: 5/2007
TP 100-1037-00-EG
OWNER’S MANUAL
HEAVY-DUTY
MODEL 74
ELECTRIC ENGRAVER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING - When using electric appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
• Read all the instructions before using the engraver.
• Always wear safety glasses when using the engraver.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the engraver is used near
children.
• Do not contact moving parts.
• Only use replacement parts sold by the manufacturer.
• To disconnect, turn the switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing or cleaning.
• Do not operate the engraver with a damaged cord or plug, or after the engraver malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return engraver to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put the engraver in water or other liquid. Do not
place or store the engraver where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
OFF
POSITION
ON
POSITION
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
engraver has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
• The engraver is intended for houshold use
only.
• Locate the power switch on the back of the
engraver. See Figure 1.
• Adjust the depth of cut by turning the
stroke adjuster. See Figure 2. Turn the
adjuster clockwise to decrease the stroke or
counter-clockwise to increase the stroke.
The greater the stroke, the wider the line
will be that is etched into the material.
• Hold the engraver as you would an ordinary
pencil. See Figure 3.
• Do not press down on the engraver while it
is in operation. Move your hand slowly,
allowing the tool to produce a smooth,
even line.
• Markings made with the engraver are
permanent. They can not be smeared,
erased, mislaid, torn loose, blacked out or
rubbed out. You can easily develop a “feel”
for the engraver by writing your name a few
times on scrap material.
• When marking on glass, ceramics or wood,
hold the engraver vertical so the point is
perpendicular to the material to avoid
chipping or splinters.
• The item being engraved should be
cushioned, but not with your hand. Place a
towel or rag under your work piece.
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Figure 1. Power Switch
Figure 2. Stroke Adjustment
Figure 3. Proper Grip
Manual No. 161737
Revision Date: 5/2007
TP 100-1037-00-EG
Copyright © 2007
Burgess®Products / The Fountainhead Group, Inc.
All rights reserved
REPLACEMENT PARTS
After prolonged use on hard materials, the carbide point may become dull and need replacement.
Your engraver is designed to make replacement easy – simply loosen the chuck and slip out the
used point.
Two point styles are available:
#161510 - Carbide Point (replacement)
#161593 - Diamond Point (for extra long life and continuous work on extremely hard surfaces)
To order replacement points, either call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-311-9903 or visit us
at www.thefountainheadgroup.com and click on the Store link.
1 Year Limited Warranty
We warrant that each product sold by us will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of purchase. We make no other express warranties, and all
implied warranties, including fitness and merchantability, are limited to one year from the date of
shipment by us. Within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any part found to be defective
upon our examination but will not pay shipping cost or other expenses. To obtain warranty service,
contact us at: The Fountainhead Group, Inc., c/o Customer Service, 23 Garden Street, New York
Mills, New York 13417, or call prepaid, Area Code (800) 311-9903 or (315) 736-0037.
Merchandise may not be returned without prior permission and must be returned to us prepaid.
This warranty service is an exclusive remedy and we are not responsible for any consequential or
incidental damages or injury to person(s) or property. This warranty shall not apply to any product
which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, or been damaged in shipment, or
misapplied, or which has been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons. This warranty only
applies to products owned by persons purchasing directly from us or from our approved
distributors and merchandisers. The right is reserved to incorporate subsequent design or parts
changes after publication and without reissue of descriptive literature or catalogs.
NOTE: Limitations on duration of implied warranty and/or consequential damages might not apply
to you if your state does not permit them. This warranty gives you specific legal rights in addition
to rights you may have under state law.
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