Alvin Parallel Straightedge 1101 manual

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  • Page 1

    Parallel Straightedge Assembly Instructions For Models 1 101 and 2201 Figure 1 B A C C Rear Wire Connectors Front Wire Connectors 1. V erify that all parts shown in parts list are included. 2. Check that drawing board has a solid outer frame to hold screws and that it is not warped. Alvin straightedges will not work properly on warped boards. 3. Po[...]

  • Page 2

    Figure 5 Figure 6 Stretch spring to 2½" in length for proper tension Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 ¾ " Screw ¾ " Screw* ¾ " Screw ½ " Brake Stud Screw ¾ " Screws* 4. Mark screw positions for front and rear connectors and pre-drill pilot holes about ¼" deep using a 1 ⁄ 16 " drill bit. TIP: Wrap masking t[...]

  • Page 3

    ADJUSTMENTS T o Adjust Parallel Position: 1. Be sure all three brake knobs are free and loose. (See Figure 5 on previous page for brake locations.) 2. Grasp one end of straightedge and hold firmly against drawing board. 3. Gently pivot other end of straightedge up or down until desired parallel position is reached. 4. Secure wire under thumbscrew [...]

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    A6333 10/06 Contains: 2 Front wire connectors 2 Rear pulley assemblies 8 Screws (6x 3 ⁄ 4 " and 2x 5 ⁄ 8 ") Wire not included and must be ordered separately . Contains: 1 Spring 2 Eyelets 2 Front wire connectors 30 Feet of wire to string straightedges from 30" to 72" in length Contains: 3 Thumbscrew brake knobs 2 T -shaped b[...]