Friden mechanical calculating machine detailed service manual (161 pages). Friden Calculating Machine Company (Friden, Inc.) was an American manufacturer of typewriters and electronic calculators. It was founded by Carl Friden in San Leandro, California in 1934. Friden electromechanical calculators were robust and popular.
Friden mechanical calculating machine detailed service manual (161 pages). Friden Calculating Machine Company (Friden, Inc.) was an American manufacturer of typewriters and electronic calculators. It was founded by Carl Friden in San Leandro, California in 1934. Friden electromechanical calculators were robust and popular.
Friden mechanical calculating machine detailed service manual (161 pages). Friden Calculating Machine Company (Friden, Inc.) was an American manufacturer of typewriters and electronic calculators. It was founded by Carl Friden in San Leandro, California in 1934. Friden electromechanical calculators were robust and popular.
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL "STW"
FRIDEN
CALCULATING MACHINE CO., INC
HOME OFFICE AND PLANT - SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA
SALES AND SERVICE THROUGHOUT THER WORLDsissa
FRIDEN CALCULATING MACHINE CO., INC.
PREFACE
‘The following information on Basic and Sectional Adjustments has been
prepared to give a more vivid and thorough understanding of the Friden
Calculating Mechine.
‘The Kirst section of the manual deale with the major phases of mechgni-
caloperation of the machine. It is provided so you may better understand
the mechanical processes involved in the operation of « mechanical cal-
culating machine, There are a number of operations illustrated to give
you a better idea of how it works.
‘The second section of the manual lists the most important adjustments,
settings, timing, ete., and how they are made. There is also a list of
Service Problems and what to checkin order to correct errors, mechan
ical failures, ete.
‘This manual deals with the cuzrent models and for the mest part, the ad
Juctments contained hevein may be appiied to past models as well.
Friden Caleulatars are well designed and accurately mansfactured. A
properly adjusted and serviced machine will give years of satisfactory
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INDEX
SEGTION ONE - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Service Rules to Remember. . «
How to Use Your Manual... --
How the Machine Works...
SECTION TWO - ADJUSTMENT MANUAL,
Chapter 1. Wiriog and Timing
a. Wiring Diagrams -
b. Timing Charts . .
Chapter 2, Basic Adjustments - Non-sequence
a. Motor ~ Adjustment and Gare. .
b. Covers - Adjustment and Gere ..
fe. Actuators ose eee eee eee
4. Carriage Shift. 22-2. eee eee
fe. Main Key Section»... 0e eee eee
£. Garviage Clear. «+
g: Controls... -- 0+
Chapter 3. Basic Adjustments - Sequence .----- se eeeeee
Chapter 4. Division Adjustments
a. Division Control .
», Division Aligner... 5.
Chapter 5. Counter Adjustments. .
chapter 6. Dividend Tabulator Adjustments... .
Chapter 7, Multiplication Adjustments
a. Selection... 2+ ++
&. Power Set Adjustments <5
c. Carriage Shift... . .
4. Instant Carriage Return, . . 0s see eee
e. Repeat Multiplication Adjustments...
{, Muluipher Control Keys.
Chapter 8. Special Features
‘4, Complete Transfer Adjustments...
b. Testing Procedure for Complete Transfer.
Chapter 9. Lubrication, .. 52-0 +
Chapter 10, Field Tests and Inspection Procedure
Chapter 11.Service Problems and What to Check
a. Errors in Addition end Subtraction. «
fe. Carriage Clear... -
f, Dividend Tabulator - Cross Tabulater .
Multiplication... +. :
SECTION THREE - PARTS LIST
Parts Drawings... ++
Service Tool & Price List .
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