Intermec EasyCoder 501 Service Manual page 96

12.3 Cleaning, cont.
WARNING!
WD-40 is an anti-corrosion spray lubri-
cant manufactured by WD-40 Company
Ltd., Milton Keynes, England, which con-
tains 50% alifatic petroleum distillate. It
is highly fl ammable and may be harmful
if inhaled or consumed and at prolonged
skin contact. Before use, carefully read
the warning text on the container.
Anvil Blade
1
/. In food industry and retail applications
subject to specifi c regulations, the WD-40
could be replaced with a pure consumable
vegetable oil. After dissolving the residue,
carefully wipe clean the anvil blade.
Intermec EasyCoder 501 – Service Manual Ed. 7
LinerLess Cutter
The cutter mechanism consists of a rotating shear and a spring-
loaded anvil blade. To prevent the adhesive to stick to the cutting
parts, the rotating shear is lubricated with a thin fi lm of silicon oil
at each cutting cycle, and the anvil blade is provided with a spe-
cial "non-stick" coating. Nevertheless, regular cleaning from adhe-
sive residue at the cutting edge of the anvil blade at an interval of
approximately 50,000 cuts is essential for troublefree operation.
Proceed as follows:
• Fold down the cutter. Be careful not to bend the guide plate, if
fi tted.
• Disconnect the spring-loaded brace from the arm at the side
opposite to the motor and fold back the anvil blade. A micro-
switch prevents the cutter from being operated while the anvil
blade is in open position.
• Soak a cotton swab with WD-40 multi-spray (or similar)
rub it against the cutting edge of the anvil blade to dissolve any
adhesive residue.
• Inspect the interior of the cutter for possible shreds of labels,
adhesive residue and similar. If necessary, clean using a clean-
ing card or a cotton swab soaked with WD-40.
• Close the anvil blade and lock the arm with the brace.
• Fold up the cutter and the printer is ready for operation.
Brace
Chapter 12 Paper Cutter
Cotton Swab
w. WD-40
1
and
1
Arm
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