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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide.
Page 2: Contents
Contents here’s all the information you need for setting and operating your new lathem time recorder. Service information is also included in this manual, in case any problems ever arise. Thank you for choosing a lathem time recorder. Should you ever need assistance, please let us know. Ordering acc...
Page 3: Ordering Accessories
Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 2 ordering accessories lathem time recorders fulfill a wide range of timekeeping requirements. For maximum results, only use lathem accessories specifically designed to fit your time recorder. To purchase the appropriate accessories for your time recorder, ...
Page 4: Setting The Time
Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 3 setting the time figure 1 determine your model model print hours print units description xxx1 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 00 – 59 12 hour & minutes xxx2 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 .0 – .9 12 hour & tenths xxx3 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 .00 – .98 12 hour & hundredths xxx4 00 – 23 00 – 59 ...
Page 5: Raise The Type Section
Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 4 raise the type section 1. Unlock the case cover and pull it forward to remove it. 2. Note the position of the release latch and face setting wheel used later in this process. 3. Wait until you hear the clock “click”. 4. Press either side of the type secti...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 5 if your model prints tenths (model with 4 th digit of 2 or 5), go to the section “setting decimal wheel with tenths”. If your model prints hundredths or 00-23 hours, refer to the dial of decimal equivalents in figure 3 (page 5) to determine the correct se...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 6 dial of decimal equivalents figure 3 the dial in figure 3 shows the tenths and hundredths setting for each minute. The inner circle represents regular minutes, the middle circle represents tenths, and the outer circle represents hundredths of a minutes. F...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 7 setting decimal wheel with tenths figure 4 use only for recorders printing in tenths (models with a 4 th digit of “2” or “5”) 1. Rotate tenths wheel (0.9) figure 4.1 until it is set at “9”. Rotate the main setting wheel figure 4.3 until the tenths wheel m...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 8 set the time on the analog clock face figure 5 1. Make a sample registration on paper. 2. Rotate clock face setting wheel 5.1 until the clock face displays the same time as shown on the sample registration. Do not turn clock hands except by using setting ...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 9 set the time on the digital clock face figure 6 1. Make a sample registration on paper. 2. Use the hour and minute buttons to set the display to the time shown on the sample registration. 3. To synchronize the display with the type wheels, listen for the ...
Page 11: Changing The Ribbon
Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 10 changing the ribbon lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years….And when the time comes, it is easy to change. Figure 7 1. Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “raise...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 11 replacing the type section if your type section needs servicing, you can easily remove and replace it without sending the entire machine for service. Figure 8 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Remove type section retaining ring – 8.1. 3. Unplug connectors if t...
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Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 12 install / replace batteries in batt figure 9 the 2000-batt requires four “d” size batteries and should operate for six months before replacement. An internal beeper sounds momentarily each minute when the battery supply discharges below 4.5 volts. Replac...
Page 14: Changing The Motor
Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 13 changing the motor figure 10 1. Unplug cord from wall outlet (except 2100batt). 2. Remove type section from main frame (see “replacing the type section”). 3. Figure 10 shows a close-up of cam block terminal. 4. Disconnect motor wire leads – 10.1 by turni...
Page 15: Warranty
Mechanical time recorder user’s guide page 14 warranty one-year limited warranty lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from lathem or from an authorized lathem reseller. The co...
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