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Open Jaw Assembly by separating the 2 retaining tangs using thumb and forefinger. Separate the Jaw from the Main Chassis. Rotate Taper until AMES logo cover is facing operator. Place left thumb on small button located on top of the Cutter mechanism. Slowly push down on Control Tube with right hand while pushing on Cutter button. Just before control tube bottoms on stop, the button will engage Cutter lock. Remove used blade from holder using pliers. Keep left thumb on Cutter button to prevent lock from disengaging. Using pliers, install a new blade in holder with cutting edge facing away. Keep left thumb on Cutter button to prevent lock from disengaging. When blade is completely inserted, it will protrude only about ?” from face of Main Chassis. It may be helpful to spray some lubricant on the portion of the blade being inserted – this will aid installation. Remove left thumb from Cutter button and push down on Control Tube. Cutter Lock should disengage. Release Control Tube and allow Cutter mechanism to “snap” back into stowed position. When properly stowed, no portion of the blade should be visible between Jaw and Main Chassis. Close Jaw Assembly. The Jaw should snap into tangs of Main Chassis. Loading Tape Grasp Tape Retainer by ring and pull away from Taper. The small, gray tape spool is used with 2” core tape rolls. The large, black spool is required if 3” core tape rolls are being used. Remove the black spool (3” core) by grasping the edges with forefingers and pulling while, simultaneously, pushing with thumbs on the gray spool. Install tape with wrap in clockwise direction – adhesive side to Main Chassis. Install Tape Retainer. Ensure white Creaser Wheel is in forward (toward Front Roller) position and open Jaw Assembly. Pull tape between Jaw and Main Chassis until it protrudes approximately 1” past end of Chassis. Close Jaw Assembly. General Use For right-handed individuals: place the left hand on the Control Tube and the right hand between the 2 black grip rings on the rear of the Main Tube. This may be reversed for left-handed users. Advance tape by pushing forward on the Control Tube until mechanism stops. Return Control Tube to “neutral” position. Cut tape by pulling back on the Control Tube until mechanism stops. Return Control Tube to “neutral” position. Do not attempt to roll tape while cutting. This WILL cause Taper to jam. Rolling Flat Joints Ensure Creaser Wheel is in stowed position. Lock in place by pulling forward on Creaser Hook. The Hook should snap into place. For verticals: Advance tape once. Place Front Roller firmly against wall and roll upward (tape spool should be to the left of the operator). Maintain a 45° to 90° angle between Taper and wall. This prevents Creaser Wheel from contacting wall. Approximately 4” from the end of the seam stop rolling and cut tape. Roll out remainder of tape. For horizontals: Same as above. www.drywallzone.com It is recommended that taping be done from left to right (with the tape roll on top). This allows tape to seat better on Tape Spool. Rolling Corner Joints Ensure Creaser Wheel is in forward position. For verticals: www.drywallzone.com Advance tape twice. Place Creaser Wheel firmly into corner and roll upward (tape spool should be to the left of the operator). Maintain centering in corner. This allows even adhesion of tape on both walls as well as prevents the sides of the Creaser Wheel from contacting the walls. Approximately 6” from the end of the seam stop rolling and cut the tape. Roll out remainder of tape. For horizontals: Same as above except: Use Tape Holder Wheel to keep tape against Creaser Wheel when starting each seam. The Tape Holder Wheel must be cleared away from the Creaser Wheel before advancing tape to prevent any interference. As before, it is recommended that taping be done from left to right. www.tapetechtools.com
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