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The Distributer Box and Rails.

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Figure No. 25 shows the distributer-box complete. The best way to take it apart to renew the rails B and C (Fig. 28) is to take out screws 1, 2 and 3 (Fig. 25) and take off side (Fig. 26).

The rails M and K (Fig. 26) and N and O (Fig. 27) have to be renewed when they have worn (as shown by dotted lines 1 and 2, Fig. 28) enough to allow two thin matrices to pass between points 1 and 2, rails C and B, and distributer-box bar pawl 3 (Fig. 28).

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.

Illustration from Linotype Manual Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype

Fig. 25.

Illustration from Linotype Manual Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype

Fig. 26.

Illustration from Linotype Manual Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype

Fig. 27.

Illustration from Linotype Manual Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype

Fig. 28.

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