F ailuretoplacethestrapproperlyaroundtheload,anunstableor shiftedload,couldresultinasuddenlossofstraptensionduring tensioning.Thiscouldresultinasuddenlossofbalancecausing youtofall. P ositioningyourselfin-linewiththestrapduringtensioning,can resultinpersonalinjuryfromflyingstraportool.Whentensioning, positionyourselftoonesideofthestrapandkeepallbystanders away. 2. TRAINING T histoolmustnotbeusedbypersonsnotproperlytrained initsuse.Becertainthatyoureceivepropertrainingfrom youremployer.IfyouhaveanyquestionscontactyourHCL representative. 3. EYE INJURY HAZARD F ailuretowearsafetyglasseswithsideshieldscanresultineye injuryorblindness.Alwayswearsafetyglasseswithsideshields whichconformtoANSIStandardZ87.1orEN166. 4. FALL HAZARD M aintainingimproperfootingand/orbalancewhenoperatingthe toolcancauseyoutofall.Donotusethetoolwhenyouareinan awkwardposition. 5. CUT HAZARD A lthoughtheSmartBand®isnotmetallicandtherefore significantlylesslikelytocausecutstohandsorfingersitisstill stronglyrecommendedthattheoperatorwearprotectivegloves.
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TORQUE WRENCH SM-FT-1000 Banding Tool MAIN FITTING TOOL Depending on set up, this power tool is designed to assemble HCL Smart Band® 32mm (1¼”), 25mm (1”), 19mm (¾”) or Smart Tie™ 20mm (¾”) WATERPROOF CASE Systems. Follow the instructions described to achieve safe operation.
B A N D I N G T O O L I N G S E C T I O N Operation Initial fitting and tightening Insert band into fixed end of the buckle TEETH ENGAGED Pull back band to engage latch WARNING –...
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S E C T I O N B A N D I N G T O O L I N G Pull band tight by hand, making sure teeth are fully engaged with band Ensure that green marker is showing Insert tool onto band Push tool up against buckle SM-FT-1000 Banding Tool...
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B A N D I N G T O O L I N G S E C T I O N For manual tightening attach handle to the square drive at the rear of the tool WARNING – Ensure tool does not lift away from application during tightening Wind handle clockwise until...
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..S E C T I O N B A N D I N G T O O L I N G Refer to Section 4 Tensioning Tables to set the correct pressure. Hold down trigger on air ratchet. The tool will stall when the system reaches the correct tension.
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B A N D I N G T O O L I N G S E C T I O N Tensioning Tables WARNING – Do not exceed the maximum pressure or torque settings recommended for the Smart Tie™ or Smart Band® system being applied Pressure Conversion Triangle (N/mm x 0.006895...
S E C T I O N B A N D I N G T O O L I N G Pressure Regulation Pressure Regulator Gauge Air Filter – ” BSP female input Pressure Regulator Knob Air Lubricator Lubrication Dial Lubrication Fill-point Lockable Shut-Off Valve 5m hose...
B A N D I N G T O O L I N G S E C T I O N Maintenance For maintenance of air ratchets please see manufacturers manual TOOL BACK Remove M4 Capscrews and Full nuts (4x each) from split housing.
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S E C T I O N B A N D I N G T O O L I N G Example of a 19mm (¾”) Adapting Adaptation Kit the Tool Every fitting tool can be adapted to fit the following sizes of Smart Band: 32mm (1¼”), 25mm (1”) &...
B A N D I N G T O O L I N G S E C T I O N Trouble Shooting Symptom 1: Inadequate Band Tension Possible Cause Solution 1. Tool has hit rear stop (red marker showing) Wind square drive anti-clockwise until green marker is showing.
S E C T I O N B A N D I N G T O O L I N G Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. BUTTONHEAD SCREW, SKT HD, BHS_M8X10_SS M8x10LG, SS BLB_3_7_3_SS BEARING, BALL ROLLER, 3IDx7ODx3LG CPS_M4X16_SS CAPSCREW, SKT HD, M4x16LG, SS ITEM...
Your attention is drawn to the following: HCL warrants that a new HCL banding tool will operate per functional specifications for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of shipment to the owners place of business. Normal wearing parts, as outlined in the Operations, Parts & Safety manual, are also covered by a sixty (60) day warranty unless, in HCL’s judgement, these parts have been subjected to abnormal or extreme usage.