TRAINING This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your Signode Representative. EYE INJURY HAZARD Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in severe eye injury or blindness.
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Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety Instructions contained in this manual. 1. This tool can be used with a variety of Signode sealer tools. Read the sealer’s manual thoroughly to inspect a formed seal joint. Each joint must be inspected to make certain it has been properly made.
Specifications Major Components Signode tools and machines are Installation designed and warranted to work together Maintenance with Signode strapping and seals. Use of Pneumatic Information non-Signode strap, seals and/or Strap Tension manufactured or specified replacement Operating Instructions parts may result in strap breakage or...
MAJOR COMPONENTS, PN2 TOOL INSTALLATION To work effectively, the tool must be properly installed. This installation includes the proper placement of a strapping dispenser to provide a continuous supply of strap for the application and a satisfactory air supply. TOOL MAINTENANCE Clean the tool daily with a brush and apply light machine oil to all the moving surfaces.
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator Unit (Signode Part No. 008559 or 173111) FRL Mounting Bracket (Signode Part No. 071982) Air Hose, 3/8" ID, 1/4" Fittings (Signode Part No. 008558) Reducer Bushing, 3/8"...
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MOISTURE Moisture is always present in air lines due to condensation within the lines as the air cools. Steps must be taken to remove this moisture and to keep it from the air tool. This is because water tends to wash away lubricants and cause corrosion, sticking and failure of internal parts. The main line should be pitched so the far end terminates in a water leg.
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An air line dryer adjacent to the compressor. b. Use lubricant recommended by Signode. Signode has tested the use of anti-freezes, none work well in air tools; the tool will gum up when anti-freezes are introduced and will not function properly.
3/4 x .023 (19 x .58mm) injury. If you have any questions, contact 3/4 x .028 (19 x .71mm) your local Signode Representative. 3/4 x .035 (19 x .89mm) Strap tension is controlled by air pressure. Adjust the pressure regulator to give the desired tension level.
Failure to follow the above could result in severe personal injury. 1. Thread the strap through a Signode full overlap push type seal. Encircle the bundle and rethread the strap end through the seal as shown.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued 4. Notch the seal with a sealing tool. Note that the tensioner automatically keeps tension on the strap. Inspect the seal to make sure the sealing tool has properly formed a joint. 5. Before shutting of the air , break the strap at the seal by swinging the tensioner up and down as shown.
Pin, 5mm x 24mm 423791 SHSS, M6 x 25 (flat point) 423548 Foot spring 423514 Breaker foot 423513 Breaker nose (PN2-114) 428486 Breaker nose (PN2-2) 252262 Nose pin, 8mm x 36mm 423546 Nose spring 423398 Feed wheel 423521 Bushing 423505...
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FEEDWHEEL TO ROLLER CLEARANCE: The feedwheel (Key 20) to roller (Key 26) clearance is set by turning the set screw (Key 10) until there is a .005" - .010" clearance to be established between the two parts. NOTE: The feedwheel and roller should note come together.
PARTS LIST, GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY, PART NO. 423520 QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 008781 Thrust washer 008872 Ring gear key 008871 Ring gear 008769 Spacer 008766 Idler gear 306389 Idler gear plate assembly 008756 Bearing, Fafnir 7203 008774 423530 Worm 423511 Gear housing 008751 Needle bearing, Torr M781...
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NOTES: Pack the gear housing (11) about 1/3 full with Non-Fluid Oil #K55 or equivalent. When assembling the worm gear, the side stamped 'T' must face towards the back of the housing. Bearing must be installed with wide shoulder away from worm.
It is hereby declared that the undermentioned machinery has been designed and constructed to comply with the health and safety requirements defined in EC Directive 89/392/EEC Machine Supplier: Signode, Division of ITW Ltd. Queensway, Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED Machine Description: Machine Type: Pneumatic Tensioner Hand Strapping tool.
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Glenview, Illinois plant, any tool which proves to not operate per functional specifications within the stated period. Signode reserves the right to replace any tool which proves not to operate per functional specifications with a new or like-new tool of the same model if in Signode's judgement such replacement is appropriate.
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