• Permanent Marker (Not Black) or Punch
• Wrench 10mm and 12mm
• Blue Loctite
• Drill
• Drill Bit 2mm - 6mm or equivalent
• Oil (3in 1 silicon oil)
• Grease (Lucas Heavy Duty Grease)

• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Ensure clothing is not loose.
• Tuck away any hanging pieces of clothing.
• Secure hair if needed.
• Wear long sleeves and pants.
• Wear close-toed shoes, preferably steel toes.
• Grab safety equipment (Safety Glasses and Gloves).

• Remove the tape head from the machine or packaging.
  • Remove all tape
• Place the tape head on a flat surface facing UP.
• Remove the side plate.
  • Disconnect the Roller Arm spring (main spring).
  • Remove the 2 springs connected to the Cutting arm assembly
  • Remove all marked screws on the plate with a 10mm Wrench, as seen below:
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• Lift the plate off the tape head and then modify it.
  • Grab the 1.5” Rear Roller Hole Template Tool.
    • It is 15.7mm in from R Hole
    • It is 7mm from the bottom of the plate
  • Place the tool Studs into X and R holes.
  • Use a Marker or Punch to mark the center of the new hole, then Remove the Tool.
  • Using a Drill to make a new hole, start with a 2mm Drill Bit, then go to a 6mm bit.
• Replace the cutting arm assembly
  • Examine how the part is connected
  • Lift the cutting arm assembly while pushing in the roller assembly, then work the part out.
  • Replace the cutting arm assembly by pushing in the roller assembly and then working the part in.
  • Check if the part smoothly rotates about the pivot point. If not, lubricate with Grease the pivot point.
• Place the plate back on.
  • Tighten all screws using a 10mm Wrench and Loctite for best results except the screw for X, R, and S area.
• Flip the tape head to face Down
  • Remove all marked screws on the plate with a 10mm Wrench as seen below:
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  • Grab the 1.5” Rear Roller Hole Template Tool.
  • Place the tool Studs into X and R holes.
  • Use a Marker or Punch to mark the center of the new hole, then Remove the Tool.
  • Using a Drill to make a new hole, start with a 2mm Drill Bit, then go to a 6mm bit.
• Adjust the rod to the 1.5” hole, then add screws and Loctite with Wrench.
• Attach tap extension
  • Remove the roller at the XR or S point with 2 Wrenches.
    • One is 10mm, and the other is 12mm.
  • Now attach the extension on the inside of the plate at XR and S using a Wrench.
• Attach a 1.5” roller to the extension using a wrench.
• Roller Arm Assembly will stop shorter
• Attach all springs
• Add Oil to the cushion.

Final inspection and prep before installing into the machine.

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• Repeat step with the Blade Arm Pivot Point
• Repeatedly press the front and rear roller assembly to check for any rubbing sounds or interference with the arm link and cutter arm assembly.
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  • If there is any interference, adjust that point and, if necessary, use force to remove any interference. Then, repeat the test for interference.
• Now add tape to the tape head, ensure the tape is taping centered, and adjust the mandrel if needed.
• The Tape Head is now ready for use.