Motion picture handbook; a guide for managers and operators of motion picture theatres ([c1916])

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568 MOTION PICTURE HANDBOOK Caution: In putting in new film strips see to it that the nickel plated part clamps down tightly, so that there is no crack or space between the two. If there is it is likely that the edge of the film will wedge in this space and rip off a portion of 538 — 485-1 — 507 525 Plate 1, Figure 273. its edge. Where film is injured in this way by a standard machine that is the place where the operator may look for the trouble. The process of reassembling the parts is but a reversal of their disassembling. No. 7. — To Remove the Film Guiding Spool, 536, P. 2, follow Instruction Nos. 1, 2 and 5, and then drive out the taper pin in the steel collars in either end of spool spindle. These pins are taper and you will need a very fine punch to get them out. However, it is not likely that this particular operation will ever be necessary, as the collars are casehardened. No. 8. — To Remove Aperture Plate, 439, P. 2, follow Instruction Nos. 1, 2 and 5. You can then take the plate loose by removing two screws at its top end. No. 9. — To Remove Gear, 407, P. 2, first take off belt pulley