Machine Cleaning; Cutter Blade Cleaning; Lubrication; Lubrication Products - 3M -Matic a80b Instructions And Parts List

13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued)
13.6 Cleaning of Machine
Qualifi cation / Skill 1
A weekly cleaning with dry rags or diluted detergents
is necessary. Cardboard boxes produce a signifi cant
quantity of dust and paper chips when processed
or handled in case sealing equipment. If this dust is
allowed to build up on machine components, it can
cause component wear and over-heating of drive
motors. The dust buildup is best removed from the
machine with a vacuum cleaner. Depending on
the number of cartons processed, this cleaning
should be done weekly. Excessive buildup that
cannot be removed by vacuuming should be
removed with a damp cloth.
13.7 Cleaning of Cutter Blade
Qualifi cation / Skill 2
- Should tape adhesive buildup occur, carefully
wipe clean with oily cloth or brush. Oil prevents
the buildup of tape adhesive (Figure 13-1).
- Worn or damaged cutter blades must be replaced
promptly in order to guarantee a perfect cut of the
tape. Lubricate the felt pad on the blade guard
without saturating it.

13.8 Lubrication

Most of the machine bearings, including the drive
motor, are permanently lubricated and sealed and
do not require additional lubricant.
Note: Wipe off excess silicone. It will attract
dust which can cause premature equipment
wear and jamming. Take care that silicone
is not left on the surface of rollers around
which tape is threaded, as it can
contaminate the tape's adhesive.

13.9 Lubrication Products

• Synthetic Silicone Spray may be used on
Adjustment Handle (Figure 13-2).
a80b-NA
Figure 13-1
•
To reduce the risk associated with sharp
blade hazards:
− Keep hands and fi ngers away from tape
cutoff blades under orange blade guards.
The blades are extremely sharp.
Figure 13-2
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WARNING
Drive Belt
Adjustment
Handle
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