infaco A3M V2.0 Instructions For Using Manual

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A3M V2.0 12V TYING MACHINE:

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE A3M V2.0 12V TYING MACHINE:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ______________________________________________ 4 GENERAL PRESENTATION ____________________________________________ 5 USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME __________________________ 6 CARRYING THE MACHINE ___________________________________________ 6 SWITCHING ON _____________________________________________________ 7 LOADING THE REEL __________________________________________________ 8 REMOVING THE REEL ______________________________________________ 10 USER GUIDE _______________________________________________________ 11 RECHARGING THE BATTERY ________________________________________ 13 DAILY MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________ 16 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Follow the specific instructions for waste elimination in your country. Electrical appliances should not be thrown in the garbage. The device, accessories and packaging should be recycled. Ask your specialist INFACO retailer for the latest information on eco-compatible waste elimination.
  • Page 5: 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 09 . TYING HEAD 10 . ADJUSTMENT WHEEL Adjusts the number of turns: 3 to 6 twists.
  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7: Switching On

    SWITCHING ON The tying head should be in the working position before switching on. INCORRECT CORRECT 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 8: 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 lever 01 upwards. Clip the reel on to the machine between cheeks 01 and 02.
  • Page 9 Keep on feeding the wire through Insert the wire into hole 01. until it emerges from the tying head 01. If you come up against an obstacle IF THE WIRE STILL DOESN’T COME during insertion, move the wire gent- OUT: we recommend that you dis- ly backwards and forwards and/or connect the tying head (See chapter press once or twice the control switch...
  • Page 10: Removing The Reel

    REMOVING THE REEL REEL WITH REMAINING WIRE Clip lever 01 upwards to allow the Pull the reel to unclip it from the wire free movement through the machine passage EMPTY REEL Pull directly on the reel to unclip it from Carry out a visual check on wire exit the machine.
  • Page 11: 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). Firmly place the branch + the trellising Ho l d the e n d of t h e b r a n c h a n d wire inside the tying head.
  • Page 12 TIGHTENING THE KNOT Position 1 = tight knot. Position 2 = loose knot. Pull the machine back approximately Pull the machine back approximately 1 to 2 cm, then press the control 3 to 4 cm, then press the control switch. switch ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF TURNS To vary the number of turns, move...
  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15: 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 wire- blade side.
  • Page 16: Annual Maintenance

    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 17: 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 A piece of wire may be stuck in the To release it, press pin 02 in the circular wire pincher 01.
  • Page 18 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 19 THE TYING HEAD IS STUCK, THE MACHINE NO LONGER OPERATES Push rod 01, which hits against ring Bring tying head 01 in to a central 02 when the wire is cut, sometimes working position, following the arrow goes out of its trajectory and be- below.
  • Page 20 AT THE END OF THE REEL, SOME WIRE IS STUCK IN THE TYING HEAD Pivot tying head 01 90° to gain access Use key 01 to loosen screw 02 by ap- to screw 02. proximately 4 or 5 turns. To avoid the risk of losing screw 02, we recommend that you do not unscrew it completely.
  • Page 21: 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. Mandatory...
  • Page 24: Guarantee Conditions

    If the guarantee card has not been returned at the time of the guarantee request, the ex-works departure date will be used to determine the guarantee period. INFACO may not be held liable for any machines sold by distributors more than a year after they have left the factory.
  • Page 25 We offer a servicing package for an inclusive fee at the end of each season. You may choose to extend your guarantee over the first 3 seasons. N.B. to take advantage of the guarantee extension over the first 3 seasons: - you must opt for the servicing package from the end of the first and second season (servicing carried out between April and late July).
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  • Page 29: Guarantee Coupon

    RETAILER SECTION The retailer to keep this section Serial N°: ............................Last name : ............................First name : ............................. Company name : ..........................Street address : ........................................................City : ............................Zip code : ..........CUSTOMER SIGNATURE Phone : ........... Purchase date : ../../..
  • Page 30 RETAILER TO BE KEPT BY THE RETAILER FOR THE INFACO CUSTOMER FILE INFACO S.A.S Bois de Roziès 81140 CAHUZAC SUR VERE (France)
  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type: A3M v2.0 Machine weight: 690 g Battery weight: 655 g Wiring and battery belt weight: 890 g Tie capacity: maximum 28 mm Machine power: 120 W Charger model: A369C Charger power: 65 W Battery voltage: 12 Volts Primary charger voltage: 230 Volts 50 Hz Secondary charger voltage: 12 Volts These specifications are given for guidance only.
  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity

    - 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 suivantes :...

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