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Operation

1) Place the test chart on the chart board:
While the machine is in the HOME position, use the dials
(figure 1.1) to align the pen near to the first chart line.

2) Prepare the tile per the ASTM-D-4103 standard.
• Place the tile on the test table. 1 2
• Adjust the tile by making sure it is flush against the 1.1
sample stop.
• Lightly dust off the tile to make sure it is free of leather
dust and any other extraneous matter.

3) Place shoe between the tabs of the proximity ▶
switch bracket, directly beneath the travel arm.

4) Carefully unlatch the arm assembly by lifting the arm
catch and lowering the arm to the correct position. 3 4 5
(DO NOT LET THE ARM FREE-FALL OR DROP INTO
POSITION! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS STEP CAN
DAMAGE THE MACHINE.)

5) Press the START button to begin the test.
As the weights lower...

a) Align the chart to the first line with the Pen.

b) After the test is complete, remove the pen
from the chart by dialing it back away from the 5a 5b 5c
chart and dialing it a quarter of a turn downward.