Top Flite TOPR2420 - Manual (Page 5)

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BLADE ALIGNMENT
IMPORTANT: The blade must be exactly
perpendicular to the roller or your stripes will not be
straight and even.
1. Install a #11 blade as shown above.
2. Raise the blade holder to a vertical position.
Check the angle between the centerline of the blade
holder and the base with a triangle – it should be 90
degrees. If needed, the blade holder can be tilted left
or right by adjusting the two screws on the back
edge. Don't overtighten the adjustment screws or
you will cause the blade holder to bind on the
threaded rod. When the angle is correct, gently
finger tighten the adjustment screws evenly on the
back of the blade holder to allow free movement
when the threaded rod is rotated. Re-check the angle.
MOUNTING THE SMART STRIPE
TO YOUR BENCH
We have found it much easier to load the roller when
the Smart Stripe is mounted to the workbench. When
cutting stripes, mounting is not necessary.
1. Decide where to mount your Smart Stripe, then
measure and mark two screw locations exactly
6-7/16" apart. You may have already marked these
locations on your workbench prior to assembly.
Center punch the hole locations, drill 1/8" pilot holes,
then screw a #8 x 5/8" sheet metal screw (not
included) part-way into your work bench at each
mark. Test fit the Smart Stripe by setting it on the
screws and sliding it back or forth to seat it. Adjust
the height of the screws until the base will just slide
under the screw heads and "click" into position.
USING YOUR SMART
STRIPE
LOADING THE ROLLER
1. Cut a 4"-wide strip of MonoKote to whatever
length you require. A simple way to cut a 6' long strip
is to cut a 4" width off a full roll by using a fine-
toothed razor saw.
2. Place the MonoKote on your work bench in front
of you, with the loose end coming off the top and
pointing toward the roller. Position the MonoKote
strip about 1/16" from the left side of the roller. Use
cellophane tape across the entire width of the
MonoKote to fasten it to the top of the roller.
3. Hold the MonoKote roll firmly with your left hand
while winding it onto the roller with your right. Slowly
move the MonoKote across the roller about 1/32"
per rotation so that one edge will be staggered like
shingles toward the center of the roll. When you
reach the end of the roll, secure the MonoKote in
position with a strip of cellophane tape across the
entire width.
4. Wrap a strip of cellophane tape around the
MonoKote shingles, extending it over onto the roller.
This technique will prevent the MonoKote from
shifting sideways.
Wood Roller
Shingled MonoKote
Note: Drawing Not To Scale