Troubleshooting - Signode 4A1-114 Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

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 - Gripper will not hold lower strap.
#2 - Strap slides off windlass shaft during tensioning.
#3 - Tensioning handle slips during tension stroke.
#4 - Tool will not hold tension.
#1 SYMPTOM: Gripper will not hold lower strap.
CAUSE
1. Operator is bringing tension handle too
far back allowing tension handle to hit
gripper release cam.
2. Gripper spring (22) is weak or broken.
3. Dirt in gripper teeth.
4. Gripper teeth worn.
5. Gripper plate (29) is worn. Top of plate
must be above base.
6. Dirt or rust has accumulated between
gripper and gripper shaft preventing
gripper from rotating.
7. A bent or dirty cam push rod (27) or
weak spring (25) prevents gripper shaft
from rotating.
REMEDY
1. While tensioning strap, do not rotate
the tensioning handle to the point
where it will contact the gripper release
cam. This will result in a loss of strap
tension.
2. Replace gripper spring. See Parts
Removal and Replacement
Instructions.
3. Clean gripper teeth and apply light
machine oil to end of gripper shaft. Do
not use grease.
4. Replace gripper and apply light
machine oil to end of gripper shaft. Do
not use grease.
5. Replace gripper plate. See Parts
Removal and Removal Instructions.
6. Remove gripper (see Parts Removal
and Removal Instructions). Clean hole
in gripper and exposed end of gripper
shaft, then lubricate using light
machine oil. Do not use grease.
7. Replace cam push rod and spring.
Clean and apply light machine oil to all
moving parts.
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