*This machine is intended to be used with standard needles!
*you can use a rubber band to pull down the armature bar to negate the cartridge tension, but the outcome is never going to be as good as a standard needle.
*Keep sterilants away from all moving and electrical components!
-sterilants are corrosive and will damage your machine if used carelessly.
*Operating range: 3-6.5 volts
*When running higher speeds, please shorten the stoke to reduce motor strain.
*My preferred voltage and stroke settings: Most of the time, keeping the stroke on the middle setting, and simply adjusting the voltage will work for most applications.
With smaller liner groupings, I tend to run in the low 5 volt range, and use POSITIVE DOWN with my clipcord (spinning counterclockwise for a gentler hit)
For larger groupings, I tent to run at 5.5-6.5 volts and run POSITIVE UP for a sharper hit.
*Using the stroke wheel for more specialized tuning:
For flabby loose skin, I find it ideal to run lower volts with a longer throw, as loose skin cannot take the fast cyclic speeds that tighter skin can. The longer stroke ensures an effortless puncture into the skin without the need of excessive stretching or having to move too slow.
Alternately, on tight skin, I tend to turn up the volts and shorten the stroke, as the tighter skin can handle the faster cyclic speeds, but doesn’t like too much punch. If set to the shortest stroke setting, you may find yourself running at 7 volts with maybe an 11 liner on firm healthy skin.
*For stippling: I tend to run in the middle 4 volt range, and will reduce rubber band tension and lift up on the band to help pull the bar down easier. From here, you may need to increase stroke length to get the hit to work effectively.
*Over time, you may need to reset your impact screw. You will know it is time when the machine starts to lose its punch or require more volts to do the same task. Also, the machine may sound like its “skipping” once the impact screw settles in too far.
*Please refer to the 46er setup video on my YouTube channel for further clarification.
*After a few years, the bearings may dry up. You may use A SINGLE DROP of sewing machine oil on the bearings. DO NOT FILL THE MOTOR WITH OIL!!!
*Enjoy your machine!