Coil machine
manual
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DO'S & DON'TS
Work on 5-8 V.
Use clip-cords and pedals with a wire size of at least 0.75 mm.
Do not use poor quality clip-cords and pedals.
Use RCA cables from Vlad Blad Irons or other reputable and quality brands.
Do not use poor quality RCA cable! You risk getting unstable work and damaging the connector on the machine.
Use with power supplies from Vlad Blad Irons or other well-known and high-quality brands that are stable at an output current of at least 3A.
Do not use the machine with poor quality power supplies! You risk getting an unstable contact.
For disinfection, use cotton swabs soaked in an alcohol-based antiseptic solution (alcohol evaporates very quickly, without exposing machine parts to the risk of corrosion).
For sterilization we recommend CaviCide™ Cleaning and disinfectant solution and Madacide-FD or products with a similar composition.
Do not overspray your machine with antiseptics.
RCA CONNECTION
It is recommended to connect and disconnect the RCA cable with clockwise rotation only!
Counterclockwise rotation (or both directions) will loosen the connector socket and damage it!
WARRANTY
or read it below!
- 1 year standard warranty on all components including springs.
- Unique 25-year warranty on the frame, electrics (coil soldering, capacitor, wiring) moving parts (armature bar)*
- Lifetime free tests/tunings in our workshop or at conventions for any owner*.
- Damage due to impacts, pouring and handling with liquids, followed by corrosion of external and internal elements, discoloration.
FEATURES
- Premium steel frame for optimal vibration damping
- Built-in RCA connector
- Fantastic SuperJaws lock that won't break plastic back-stems
- Needle clamp system
- Amazing skin feedback for total control
- Atraumatic
- Longlife Monospring
- 25 year warranty for first owner
- With care for the environment
The warranty does not cover the following cases:
*The Unique warranty only works for the first owner.
**The machine must contain original components and not be modified by design (an o-ring on the spring also counts as one).
- Chips on coatings in the area of the clamp-lock.
- Chips and peeling of coating on any part of the machine a year after purchase.
- Self-repairs and modifications.
Instagram: @vbi_support
e-mail: quality@vladblad.com
We will be happy to answer your questions!
Quality department contacts:
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
You'll find detailed video instructions for maintenance on our YouTube channel (scan the code).
- Saving the machine settings
- Spring breakage
- Paint splattering
- Loss of contact
- Loose RCA, etc.
Do not apply voltage higher than 10 volts! This may lead to malfunction.
For cleaning and disinfecting the machine and lock, use only alcohol-based substances!
To extend the life of the lock, reduce its wear, and prevent corrosion, it is necessary to lubricate it regularly (approximately once a week). If the machine operates in places with high humidity (above 75%), then the lock should be lubricated after each use of the machine and before long-term storage.
After treating with a disinfectant, allow the lock to dry, and then lubricate it as follows:
To extend the life of the lock, reduce its wear, and prevent corrosion, it is necessary to lubricate it regularly (approximately once a week). If the machine operates in places with high humidity (above 75%), then the lock should be lubricated after each use of the machine and before long-term storage.
After treating with a disinfectant, allow the lock to dry, and then lubricate it as follows:
- Apply lubricant to the joint of the movable part of the lock with the frame (inside the hole where the grip tube is inserted). Recommended lubricants: LM-40, WD-40, AB-8. Silicone lubricant can also be used.
- Squeeze and release the lock 2-3 times to allow the lubricant to penetrate the joint.
- Wait for about 2 minutes to allow the lubricant to distribute evenly within the mechanism.
- Wipe the hole for the grip installation to remove excess lubricant.
- Apply lubricant (e.g., WD-40, LM-40, AB-8) to the joint of the movable part of the lock with the frame (inside the hole where the grip tube is inserted). Apply the lubricant in a way that allows it to penetrate the joint as much as possible.
- Wait for 10 minutes to allow the lubricant to take effect.
- Squeeze and release the lock several times. To release the lock, you can press on the fastener towards the frame.
- If the lock continues to function poorly, repeat the procedure.
- If the lock is working fine, wipe any remaining lubricant, let the lock dry, and lubricate it (perform maintenance procedure).
Save you machine's setting by just turning the contact screw from time to time!
- Connect the tattoo machine to the power supply and set the voltage to 6V for all types of machines.
- Next, loosen the screw rivet on the upper binding post (the one with the contact screw). To do this, unscrew the screw rivet a couple of turns counterclockwise using a small hex key while holding the contact screw with your finger (otherwise, it might unscrew and "run away" due to vibration).
- Turn on the tattoo machine and slowly tighten the contact screw clockwise. Keep turning until the machine starts to "trip" (operate unevenly and show a significantly different STL parameter from zero on the power supply).
- Then, turn the contact screw back by only a quarter or half turn. At this point, the machine should run relatively smoothly, with occasional minor fluctuations in rhythm, which is normal. Once under load, the machine's operation will even out. Blacker Packer machines may run somewhat unevenly without a load, but their performance evens out when charged with a needle.
- Securely tighten the screw rivet on the upper binding post clockwise (be cautious not to over-tighten, as it could damage the threading on the contact screw; on the other hand, if it's too loose, the screw rivet might unscrew during operation). While the machine is running, continue holding the screw rivet and the contact screw with your finger to prevent them from unscrewing due to vibration.
- Every tattoo artist should be able to adjust the tattoo machine. If you find it difficult to do so following the instructions, refer to specific video tutorials available on our YouTube channel.