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2. 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. 3. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
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8. OPERATING SEQUENCE. Use the correct Signode products for your application. If you need help contact your Signode Representative. Before using this sealless tool, read the Operation and Safety Instructions contained in this manual. 9. JOINT FORMATION Sealless joints are formed when overlapping straps are punched simultaneously creating interlocking keys.
General Safety Instructions Introduction Signode tools and machines are designed Specifications and warranted to work together with Signode strapping and seals. Use of non- Major Components Signode strap, seals and/or manufactured or specified replacement parts may result Operating Instructions in strap breakage or joint separation while applying strapping to a load or during Strap Joint Formation &...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wear safety glasses. Stand to one side of the strap while tensioning. Make sure all bystanders are clear before proceeding. 1. STRAP PREPARATION. Encircle the package with strap by passing the loose end over the top and bringing it back around.
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4. APPLYING TENSION. While standing to one side of the strap line, grasp the tension handle with the right hand and the sealer handle with the left hand. Move the tension handle forward and back between the 11 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions repeatedly, until the strap is tensioned around the package.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued 6. REMOVING THE TOOL. Hold the cut-off end of the top strap with the left hand and squeeze the feedwheel support handle and the sealer handle together with the right hand. Swing the rear end of the tool to the right to remove it from the tensioned tie.
ADJUSTMENTS CUTTER The cutter may have to be adjusted if the tool has been altered to accept a different width or thickness of strap or an adjustment may be needed if the cutter has been replaced due to wear or damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following items are the most common tool symptoms if problems should occur. For symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional information and details. The following tool symptoms are shown in this manual: #1 SYMPTOM: Difficult strap slack removal.
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Review application to determine proper or force exerted by load. strapping to use. If necessary contact your Signode sales representative. Joint made on strap that had not been Make sure that tension is applied to the tensioned to a proper level.
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#6 SYMPTOM: Tool cannot be removed from strap after cycle is completed. CAUSE REMEDY Upper strap was not cut off. Inspect both the cutter for damage or adjustment. Cut strap manually from package to release tension and de- energize feedwheel. Chipped or worn parts (punches and Inspect and replace worn sealer parts.
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CHANGING SCM STRAP SIZE The following table illustrates the unique parts to a particular strap size for the SCM tool. If the strap size of the tool is to be changed, this table must be used to coordinate all the respective parts which Do not attempt to convert a tool’s strap must be reconfigured or replaced.
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2. Install guide (Key 3) with text “5/8 3/4" facing outward from tool. 3. Install guide (Key 2) with text “1/2" facing outward from tool. 4. Install guide (Key 2) with text “5/8 3/4" facing outward from tool. 5. Install the guide (Key 26) in the inward position. Install the link (Key 34) in the outer position with the stem facing inwards.
TOOL OPTIONS STRAP DEFLECTOR (Part No. 424321) The strap deflector (Key 68) is an optional part which is used to prevent the strap from curling around the feedwheel from severe high tension applications. The deflector is installed on the tool behind the back guide (Key 2) as shown using the existing hardware.
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: Manual Combination Hand Strapping tool.
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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. Any new replacement tool provided to an owner will carry a full sixty (60) day warranty. Any warranty repaired tool or like-new replacement tool will carry a warranty for the balance of the time remaining on the initial sixty (60) day warranty.
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