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*If a Speedball Etching Press Floor Stand will be used, ensure it is on a level surface and
prepared for the etching press to be mounted to it appropriately before beginning the
unpacking process of the etching press.
UNPACKING
If you received your Etching Press in a corrugate box/top that was damaged during
shipment, be sure to make a full description of the breakage and/or damage as soon as
possible. Contact the delivery company immediately and make arrangements for an
inspection or return the Etching Press to their claims department.
12 x 24 ETCHING PRESS
Your 12 x 24 Etching Press is packed in a heavy-duty, corrugated box. Until ready to
remove, keep the box on the floor in its upright position as marked on the box.
1. Cut the plastic straps on both the sides of the box.
2. Cut the self-adhesive tape from top of the box.
3. Identify the long side and top of the box (marked on box).
4. Cut the two vertical sides along the dotted lines of the box with a safety box cutter.
5. Flap down the cut side on the floor (the crank lever will be in front).
6. Carefully remove the polystyrene blocks, pulling them out from the top of the box. Set aside.
7. Locate and set aside the tool bag, which contains the following:
-(2) Wrenches (10-13 mm)
-(1) Black polymer handle with hardware (M8 hex bolt, washer, M8 hex nut)
-(4) Phillips head mounting screws (wooden surface)
8. Gently slide the press from the box onto the floor.
9. With both hands, carefully lift the press from the ends gripping the tie rods and
place it on your desired tabletop. Note: Keep the crank lever off the tabletop surface.
10. Using the provided Philips head mounting screws, secure the press onto your
desired tabletop surface.
11. Using the provided hardware (M8 hex bolt, washer and M8 hex nut) attach the black
polymer handle to the end of the crank lever.
12. Clean the press thoroughly by removing packing material, dust, oil and debris.
13. For Metal Press Bed Models: Remove the yellow safety locks fitted at opposite
corners of the bed. Keep this in a safe place for future use. When the press is not in
use, we recommend the yellow safety locks are put in place to prevent any type of
injury.
