Linotype Manual / Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype

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If the rails M (Fig. 26) and N (Fig. 27) are badly worn on the top 2 (Fig. 26) and 4 (Fig. 27) a matrix is liable to leave the box and enter on the distributer-bar diagonally, and if the distributer-box is not set properly the same thing will occur.

Fig. 25.

Fig. 26.

Fig. 27.