3M -Matic 200a Instructions And Parts List page 40

13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued)
13.6 Cleaning of Machine
Qualification / 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
Qualification / 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.
Figures illustrate the frame points which should be
lubricated every 250 hours of operation. Lubricate
the rotating and pivoting points noted by the arrows
with Silicone. At the same time, a small amount of
Silicone should be applied to the end of each spring
where the loop is secured to an eyelet
(Figure 13-2).
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
Lead Screw (Figure 13-2).
200a-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.
Height
Adjustment
Handle e
Lead
Screw
Figure 13-2
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