Watson bulk loader 100 question

[wansmith]

hi there,

Just a quick question regarding the watson bulk film loader, which i recently purchased from ebay.

regarding the 'Safety interlock and Cam lever'
is there meant to be a tooth on the top surface of the lever, just where it starts to curve near the bulk film compartment cover? this tooth is preventing me from raising the lever beyond the parallel when i stand the watson up on its feet.
also, what is the function of this level?

Cheers

 

[acheyj]

This may help, if not let me know and I will find my loader and have a look for you. Pretty sure you have to rotate the light baffle to open so the film doesnt sctratch, the small door must be closed for light tightness and the lever is a saftey feature

ron

https://engineering.purdue.edu/MMC/maskgeneration_files/BulkLoader_Loading.pdf

 

[wansmith]

thanks for the reply, that pdf will be really helpful when i get around to loading it. I think i understand the purpose of it more clearly now and, though still not quite sure whether the tooth should be there or not. It may not matter, i'll be testing this weekend.