MAKING MACHINE CHANGES
When it is desired to change the size of type and measure on the linotype a definite procedure should be followed. There are eight distinct operations in making a complete change from one size to another. By following the same order each time there is less danger of forgetting one or more changes, which may cause damage to the machine. Any one of the eight changes can be made independent of the other, but the habit formed by always keeping in the same order is a good one.
The suggested order of changes is as follows:
1. Change the mold liners. This is done when it is desired to change the length or thickness of the slug.
2. Change the ejector blade. This is done when the length of the slug is changed. A blade six points in thickness will work on any thickness slug six points or above.
3. Change the side trimming knives. This change must be made when the thickness of the line is changed.
4. Change the left hand vise jaw. This must be changed when the length of the line is changed.
5. Change the assembler slide. This must be changed when the length of the line is changed.
6. Change the line delivery slide long finger. This must be changed when the length of the line is changed.
7. Change the magazine. This is to be changed when a different size or font of type is desired.
8. Change the font distinguisher. This must be changed if the point size of matrices is changed.