USER MANUAL
MACHINE OVERVIEW
USING THE VISE & NEEDLE CLIP
The Spektra Halo 2’s patent pending collet vise system is compatible with both standard backstem style tubes
(5/16” - 8mm dia.) and Screw-on style adjustable cartridge grips
(with an M16x1mm female threading).
As assembled in the box the machine is set up to accept a standard backstem style tube.
First, you will insert the needle by unscrewing the outer vise chuck (1) (enough to loosen the knob but not fully
remove it) and gently guiding the looped end of a standard needle or cartridge drive bar through the chuck, collet (2),
and vise receiver (3), then, once aligned over the Needle Clip, gently press the needle bar loop onto the Needle clip in
order to secure it in place, ensuring that the needle is centered under the Needle Stabilizer.
The Needle Clip is made to t most standard sized needle loops; if you encounter needle loops that are too large
or too small for the Needle Clip you are able to gently open or expand them with needle nosed pliers in order to
allow them to snugly t over the Needle Clip.
It is not necessary to bend the needle as the Needle Clip and Needle Stabilizer system have been designed
to accept needles straight out of their packaging, however, additional bend may be added if you desire. Be
cautious not to add too much bend as excessive tension on the needle will cause additional friction on the
slider of the machine.
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Now, you may gently glide
the back the stem of the
tube over the drive bar or
needle and insert it into
the opening through
the vise chuck and collet,
tightening the chuck to lock in the grip.
In order to use a screw on style grip you will fully unscrew
the vise chuck (1) and remove the chuck and the exposed collet (2)
from the machine. You will need to attach the drive bar to the needle
clip then carefully insert the grip over the exposed drive bar and
attach it to the exposed threads (3).
Store the removed chuck and collet in a safe place. To transition the
machine back to accept standard backstems simply reinsert the collet
with the narrow end inserted into the vise opening and secure the chuck
onto the male threading. To remove the needle or drive bar from the
needle clip simply lift from the rear or side of the needle loop using your
ngers. Do not attempt to pull off from the needle bar shaft or use tools in
order to leverage the removal of the needle as this will cause damage to
the needle clip.
