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SISKA INC.

General Eyelet or Grommet Machine Maintenance

1) Keep the machine clean. In manufacturing environments grommet machines tend to get dirty, collect lint and if a two cycle machine, collect the material chips that the machine cuts. At the end of each day, clean all debris off the machine. Blowing the machine off with compressed air is the easiest way to clean it.

2) Oil the machine each morning before starting. All machines sold by Siska Inc. have the important oil points indicated by red dots or arrows. Use 30 wt motor oil. Do not use light sewing machine oil.

3) Do not get oil, dirt or debris on the raceway (auto feed unit). Clean the inside rails of the raceway with rubbing alcohol to remove all wax or oil buildup. Dirty raceways will inhibit the proper feeding of your eyelets or grommets.

4) Always check your top and bottom dies for wear. These parts are made of hardened tool steel and should last for many months or years depending on use. When they do get worn, the quality of your setting will diminish and they should be changed. The brushes in the cup of your auto feed machines will also wear with age. If your eyelet or grommet feed is not keeping up with the operator, check to make sure the raceway is clean and the brushes are not worn out.

5) Do not lift or pull on the raceway when moving the machine.

6) Do not fill the eyelet or grommet hopper more than halfway.

7) Do not put any lubricant on the eyelets or grommets.

8) Do not operate machines without approved safety device and all guards in place. Check frequently that safety devices are in proper working order and adjustment.

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