infaco A3M V2.0 Instructions For Using Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
A3M V2.0 TYING MACHINE:
Version 3

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  • Page 1 English INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE A3M V2.0 TYING MACHINE: Version 3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General presentation P. 1 Using your machine for the first time P. 2 Carrying the machine P. 2 Switching on P. 3 Loading the reel P. 4 Unloading the reel P. 6 User guide P. 7 Recharging the battery P.
  • Page 3: General Presentation

    GENERAL PRESENTATION 01. TOOL CARY BAG 02. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 03. 12VOLT BATTERY POUCH 04. 12VOLT BATTERY CHARGER 05. PINCERS 06. GREASE SPRAY 07. A3M V2 MACHINE 08. TYING HEAD UNLOCKING KEY 08. TYING HEAD 09. ADJUSTMENT WHEEL Adjusts the number of turns: 3 to 6 twists. 10.
  • Page 4: Using Your Machine For The First Time

    BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME Please read these instructions carefully before using the machine. We strongly recommend that you ask for assistance from your retailer, who is authorised to give you all the advice you need to use the machine properly and achieve a good output. It will take a day’s use to acquire a sound knowledge of how to operate the machine.
  • Page 5: Switching On

    SWITCHING ON The tying head should be in the working position before switching on. CORRECT INCORRECT Connect the battery exit cable 01 to the machine supply cable 02. The machine is switched on. Short pressure on the switch 03 will control only the wire cutting function (zone 04). Sustained pressure will launch the complete tying cycle (See chapter “Making a tie”).
  • Page 6: Loading The Reel

    LOADING THE REEL The wire needs to be prepared to make it easier to feed through the machine. Cut the end to obtain a wire with no Smoothe the wire for at least 40 cm. bends in it. Clip the reel on to the machine between Clip the lever 01 upwards.
  • Page 7 Insert the wire into hole 01. Keep on feeding the wire through until it If you come up against an obstacle during emerges from the tying head 01. insertion, move the wire gently backwards IF THE WIRE STILL DOESN’T and forwards and/or press once or twice COME OUT: we recommend that the control switch to pivot the tying head you disconnect the tying head...
  • Page 8: Unloading The Reel

    REMOVING THE REEL REEL WITH REMAINING WIRE Clip lever 01 upwards to allow the wire free Pull the reel to unclip it from the machine. movement through the passage. EMPTY REEL Pull directly on the reel to unclip it from the Carry out a visual check on wire exit 01 to machine.
  • Page 9: User Guide

    USER GUIDE GENERAL POINTS ON TYING METHODS. See attached sheet: “APPROPRIATE TYING METHODS P18” MAKING A TIE (the machine should be switched on). Hold the end of the branch and the trellising wire firmly in your free hand and Firmly place the branch + the trellising bring the A3M V2 closer.
  • Page 10 TIGHTENING THE KNOT Position 1 = tight knot. Position 2 = loose knot. Pull the machine back approximately 1 to 2 Pull the machine back approximately 3 to cm, then press the control switch. 4 cm, then press the control switch. ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF TURNS.
  • Page 11: Recharging The Battery

    RECHARGING THE BATTERY The battery has sufficient autonomy to complete between 7000 and 8000 ties. If you are thinking of doing more than 8000 ties a day, we advise you to: 1. Either recharge the battery for at least an hour during your lunch break to achieve extra autonomy of approximately 3000 ties.
  • Page 12 Do not throw the battery out with the household rubbish; do not throw it into flames or water. Do not open the battery/ machine. Drop the battery/ machine off with an INFACO approved retailer. The A3M charger should only be used with the A3M batteries provided for the purpose.
  • Page 13: Daily Maintenance

    DAILY MAINTENANCE Lubricate at least twice a day, in the morning before you start work and at midday, on the lubrication points shown below: The following tasks should be carried out with the machine disconnected. LUBRICATE TO RESTRICT WEAR Spray the end of the head on the Spray the end of the head on the blade side.
  • Page 14 LUBRICATE TO MAKE YOUR WORK EASIER Spray the point of contact between the Spray the point of contact between the reel and the left cheek. reel and the right cheek. Spray directly on to the wire on the reel, once or twice per reel, to help the wire to slide more easily as it moves round the reel.
  • Page 15: Operating Problems

    OPERATING PROBLEMS Unless stated to the contrary, these tasks should be carried out with the machine disconnected. THE LOOP NO LONGER FORMS AROUND THE BRANCH DURING THE TYING OPERATION To release it, press pin 02 in the circular A piece of wire may be stuck in the orifice with your fingernail or using the wire pincher 01.
  • Page 16 THE WIRE HAS RETREATED INSIDE THE MACHINE Try first of all to take hold of the wire at the back of the machine (area 01) and push it forwards. If the wire emerges (area 03) switch the machine back on and press control switch 01 to carry out a short cut, then resume tying operations.
  • Page 17 THE TYING HEAD IS STUCK, THE MACHINE NO LONGER OPERATES Push rod 01, which hits against ring 02 Bring tying head 01 in to a central when the wire is cut, sometimes goes out working position, following the arrow of its trajectory and become stuck on the below.
  • Page 18 AT THE END OF THE REEL, SOME WIRE IS STUCK IN THE TYING HEAD Pivot tying head 01 90° to gain access to Use key 01 to loosen screw 02 by screw 02. approximately 4 or 5 turns. To avoid the risk of losing screw 02, we recommend that you do not unscrew it completely.
  • Page 19: Safety Instructions

    When using the machine, keep both feet firmly on the ground and stay as well balanced as possible. If the supply cable on your charger is damaged, have it changed by the INFACO factory or an approved A3M retailer. Version 3...
  • Page 20: Appropriate Tying Method

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  • Page 22 - La personne autorisée à constituer le dossier technique au sein d’INFACO est M.ALVAREZ Grégory. The person authorized to compile the technical file within the company INFACO is Mr. Gregory ALVAREZ. L’appareil est également conforme aux dispositions des directives européennes...

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