How do I remove the clear pinch roller wheel

[medafor]

How do I remove the clear pinch roller wheel. i need to replace mine, how do i take it out?

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[Pacific Coast Sign]

Use small needlenose pliers to gently pull one clip off the shaft. There are 2 small washers between the wheel and plastic (ships with new washers) Replace BOTH pinch wheels if you're replacing as it will save frustration in the end. Pinch wheels are about $62/pair.

 

[Pacific Coast Sign]

Opps! And i forgot to add...and THIS IS IMPORTANT...the ink Dot on the new wheel faces to the outside!

 

[medafor]

how do i pull off the clips cant tell how they come off, are they the little c shaped brackets? which direction do i pull, thank you for the prompt response

 

[Sign Works]

Go to Sears and buy the Craftsman mini pic set, the angled/hook one works perfect for removing those tiny C-clips. Very small needle nosed pliers or hemostatic forceps preferably work great for reinstalling them.

 

[Sign Works]

This is the cheaper set that I got, about 6 bucks, very well worth it. Also you can find the forceps in the fishing dept at Walmart.

 

[Sign Works]

Use small needlenose pliers to gently pull one clip off the shaft. There are 2 small washers between the wheel and plastic (ships with new washers) Replace BOTH pinch wheels if you're replacing as it will save frustration in the end. Pinch wheels are about $62/pair.

Oh ya! forgot about those washers, arn't those the biggest little pain in the you know what?

 

[medafor]

thank you all for the help

 

[signdsignprinter]

I'm having the same issue HOWEVER, I can get the clips off easily. My problem is pulling that shaft out to release the wheel & washers! I attempted it on another wheel to see if it was just that wheel but it isn't. I cannot get that shaft out! What in the world could be the issue?

 

[otctech]

There is a washer on each side of the pinch roller. When you slide the shaft out it gets caught in the groove on the shaft for the E-clip. Try pushing the washer up slightly while pulling the shaft out.