Manufacturer: InkMachines Sweden AB Grusåsvägen 8 352 42 VÄXJÖ, Sweden Document history Date (YY-MM-DD) Changes Revision 2021-12-20 Released This document has been produced by InkMachines Sweden AB Grusåsvägen 8 352 45 VÄXJÖ, Sweden InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 2 (33)
This Manual does not teach any form of tattooing techniques and only covers the aspects and handling the Cobra machine itself. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. InkMachines assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Description Description Cobra is a tattoo machine intended for tattooing of humans for the use by professional tattoo artists. The machine is intended to use together with Neo or regular cartridge tattoo needles depending on the version purchased. It is prepared for wireless use with Cobra Powerpacks and the associated wireless foot switch.
This product complies with the Europe requirements for CE-marking towards the Machine Directive, 2006/42/EC. See Declaration of conformity in the end of the manual. Identification labels The product is labelled according to below; InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 6 (33)
Keep the product away from warm places. Customer InkMachines only provide products for professional tattoo artists and the product may only be used by professionals with knowledge about diseases and how to maintain a clean working environment and a sterile equipment.
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Clean the work surface thoroughly and cover the surface with plastic film before the tattoo • session. Wrap the equipment with plastic film and arrange it as described in chapter Getting started • on page 10. Follow local laws and regulations concerning the tattoo operation. • InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 8 (33)
Unpacking Note! Before unpacking make sure the area is cleaned! Standard parts delivered with the Neo-cartridge version: 1pc Cobra, tattoo machine 1pc Magnet Blue (in the kit). Black standard in the machine 1pc Stand for tattoo needles (For Neo-Cartridges) 1pc oiler 1pc Precision tool kit No-90 1pc Conversion kit No.110...
RCA contact. Only Rotate the grooved part of the RCA adapter to adjust needle depth. The RCA adapter is swivelling to prevent the RCA cable from twisting during operation and when the needle depth is adjusted. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 10 (33)
If disposable grips are used; discard the grip and use a new one. 6. Fit the grip as shown in the picture. 7. Turn the grip 30° clockwise. Note! The Cobra grips only fit in one position 8. Make sure that the Powerpack is charged. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20...
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NOT Blue. If the dots are blue the needle package is not sterile and should not be used. 13. Remove a needle package from the other and open it. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 12 (33)
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14. Place the number of needles needed during the work in the needle stand. The needles should be placed as shown. 15. Insert a needle in the tattoo machine. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 13 (33)
Remove the grip from the tattoo machine and sterilize it. Wipe down the machine with alcohol and stir the magnet in a cup of alcohol (Neo version). InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 14 (33)
Converting to regular cartridges (Neo version) InkMachines recommends that Neo-cartridges are used for optimal performance and safety with the Cobra machine. With regular cartridges some advantages will be lost. For example, the Neorail cannot be used, the safety and healing advantages will also be lost.
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Keep the magnet in a plastic bag to keep free from dirt. 4. Use the 1.3 Hex key to remove the Counterweight screw on the “1” side of the machine, remove the Counterweight. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 16 (33)
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Tighten medium hard and make sure you don’t bend to the side which can damage the key or screw. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 17 (33)
Give adapter. Softest setting Hardest setting 10. Fit the grip and then turn the grip 30° clockwise. The tattoo machine is now ready to be used with regular membrane cartridges. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 18 (33)
3. Mount the Counterweight on the Slide on the side marked "1". When correct mounted, the counterweight and the spring should both be located on the "1" side of the machine. Note! Do not tighten the screw to tight. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 19 (33)
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6. Loosen the grip adapter screw with the 0.9mm hex key from the Precision tool kit No. 90. 7. Turn the grip adapter 90° counterclockwise and remove it from the grip. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 20 (33)
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Instruction 8. Fit the grip and then turn the grip 30° clockwise. The tattoo machine is now ready to be used with Neo-cartridges. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 21 (33)
Check that the magnet holder is parallel to the slider before tightening the screw. Mis-alignment can damage the thread. Fasten the magnet holder with the screw. Fit the grip and then turn the grip 30° clockwise. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 23 (33)
Run the tattoo machine for a while to distribute the oil. Wipe off redundant oil with a soft cloth. • • Refit the grip on the tattoo machine (see point 6-7 on page 11). InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 24 (33)
Hard Reboot the device. Insert the USB-C from a power source and make sure the charger delivers 5v power. Hold the Start / Stop button for min 12sec and then release the button. Remove the USB-C cable. The Powerpack should now reboot. o If the problem remains, contact InkMachines (www.inkmachines.com) InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20...
This symbol indicates that the product and its electronic accessories are not to be disposed with other house hold waste. InkMachines Cobra Rev 1.0 / 2021-12-20 26 (33)
Technical specification Technical specification Cobra Dimension, D x L Ø37 x 133 mm Weight 200-270 grams depending on grip choice Power connections Magnetic for Powerpack and RCA adapter Wireless BLE Motor 8+ Watt Input voltage 0 – 12 V DC (max. 12 V DC) Rotational speed interval 0 –...
6. More than 12 Volts have been applied to the machine. InkMachines entire aggregate liability for losses and damages for any cause related to or arising out of the purchase and/or use of the product will in no event exceed the purchase price paid for the product.
Grusåsvägen 8 352 45 Växjö Sweden Equipment Tattoo machine Cobra Year of manufacturer 2021 We InkMachines Sweden AB hereby declare that the Cobra tattoo machine specified above conforms with the following directives: Machine Directive 2006/42/EC Växjö 2021-12-20 …………………………………… Christian Johansson CEO...
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