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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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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Use correct Signode products for your application. If you need help contact your Signode Representative. Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together with Signode strapping and seals.
Specifications Major Components Signode tools and machines are designed Pneumatic Information and warranted to work together with Signode strapping and seals. Use of non- Operating Instructions Signode strap and seals and/or manufactured or specified replacement Part Removal & Replacement parts may result in strap breakage or joint...
PNEUMATIC INFORMATION AIR SUPPLY INSTALLATION If compressor has a good dryer unit, use black pickled pipe. When a dryer unit is not installed, use galvanized or copper pipe. To perform reliably, a pneumatic tool requires a continuous source of clean, water-free air at adequate pressure.
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95% or more of water right at the compressor. The remaining moisture is removed at the water leg in the piping system or in the filter, Signode Part No. 173111. Additional information is available in the Signode publication, "Air Supply Manual" Signode Part No. 186038. If you have any questions, contact your local Signode Representative.
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If possible, run the air supply line to a indoor located Filter-Regulator-Lubricator or relocate the F-L-R to a warmer operating area. AIR CONSUMPTION Air consumption in cubic feet per minute (cfm) for the PNSC-2 can be calculated as follows: cfm = (a)x(b)x(0.23) a = Number of straps applied per minute.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wear safety glasses which conform to ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166. Stand to one side of the strap while tensioning. Make sure all bystanders are clear before proceeding. Failure to follow the above could result in serious personal injury. 1.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued 4. Press and momentarily hold the lever marked #2 (sealer) all the way down until the sealing and cut- off cycle has been completed. Hold onto tool as the sealer jaws will disengage freeing the tool from the strap.
PART REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENTS REFER TO PAGES 12, 13, 14 & 15 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEEDWHEEL & WEAR PAD 1. To replace the feedwheel (Pg13, #3), remove the two socket head cap screws (Pg13, #15) and lock washers (Pg13, #48) which secure the outer link (Pg13, #51).
TROUBLESHOOTING The following items are the most common tool symptoms if problems 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 - Tool runs sluggishly.
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#5 SYMPTOM: Low joint strength. CAUSE REMEDY Worn jaws, notchers and pins in jaw stack. Disassemble jaw stack and replace worn parts as required. #6 SYMPTOM: Sealer valve sticks or leaks. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Dirt in sealer valve assembly. Disassemble and clean valve assembly. Disassemble and replace O rings and 2.
Removal, Replacement & Adjustments portion of this manual for information and details. SERVICE INTERVALS This tool, like most Signode tools, can be used with various sizes of strap which cause different rates of component wear. Also, wear is affected by the environment and tension that the tool applies.
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:...
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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