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Translation of the original user guide TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Operating instructions 05/2020 READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
29_133084-E 1. INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing your Tying machine FIXION 2 . Correctly used and maintained, this tool will give a satis- factory performance for many years. Warning Your device contains numerous recoverable or recyclable materials. Return it to your dealer or, failing this, to an approved servicing centre to be treated.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 2. SAFETY 2.1. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Warning Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets, or ear protection used at the appropriate times reduces injuries. Avoid accidental starting of the tool. Make sure the switch is in the off position before you connect the tool to the power source and/or battery pack, pick it up, or carry it.
• Battery alone: product that is classified as class 9, UN3480. 14. Use of a battery other than that provided by Pellenc SA is dangerous (risk of serious injury). If a different battery is used, Pellenc SA cannot be held responsible for any consequences.
In the event of contact with eyes, seek professional medical help. The liquid leaking from the batteries can cause irritations or burns. 19. Pellenc power tools must only be used with the battery units designed for the purpose. Use of other battery units can present a risk of injury and fire.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 3. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3.1. DESCRIPTION Complete carry-case Holster User guide and warranty card Charger unit with adapters Belt Disgorging scissors Small coil with reel adaptable for use with the tool Large coil with lateral reel...
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1. SETTING UP BELT AND HOLSTER Remove the belt (4) from the carry-case. Put the holster (1) in place on the belt (4), on the left or right side according to whether you are left or right- handed.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Reverse the cover and clip it onto the reel. Close the cover. Note In this configuration, the reel clips are on the left of the belt, with the cord outlet towards the front. 4.3. PUTTING ADAPTABLE DISPENSER FITTED WITH THE SMALL COIL ONTO THE TYING MACHINE.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 5. USE 5.1. TYING MACHINE ON/OFF The tying machine is started and stopped with the start/stop button (20). 5.2. ADJUSTING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE TIE You can adjust the tightness of the tie to suit the type of wood you have to tie in place, by using the MODE button (23).
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Put the tie reel in place: Match up the 4 straps with the 4 flats on the hub of the lateral dispenser (7) and make sure the end of the tie is coming out in the right direction.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 5.4. RELOAD THE SMALL COIL Block the rear flange and turn the front flange clock- wise to unlock it. Remove the front flange from the adaptable dis- penser (6). Put the tie reel in place: Match up the 4 straps with...
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Cut and remove the 4 straps with the disgorging scissors (5). 5.5. INSERT THE CORD INTO THE TYING MACHINE Large coil: Insert the tie, flat, into the opening (15) of the tying machine until the tie cord reaches the end stop.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Start the tying machine (see Section 5.1, “Tying ma- chine on/off”). Press the trigger (19) (a single press) to push the tie through to the hook (12). Check that no scrap of cord remains trapped in the twister (18), make one empty tie to test it, and re- move this tie.
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Correct position of the cord when using the small coil. Incorrect position of the cord when using the small coil. Correct position of wood in the tying machine. Note The wood must be positioned against the swivel dispenser (11) so the twister (18) can attach the tie correctly on the metal wire.
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Incorrect position of wood in the tying machine. 5.7. END OF COIL Check the load level of remaining coil. When the marker for the end of the cord appears (there is no more cord in the coil-holder) and there is only around ten centimetres of cord visible at the back of the tying machine, stop tying.
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Remove the upper guide (13) levering it out with the disgorging scissors (5). Extract the remaining cord with the disgorging scis- sors (5). Insert the upper guide (13) to the end stop, under the support roller.
Only the battery supplied with the charger must be used. Failing to comply with this instruction leads to premature deterioration of the battery, and increases the risk of physical injury. Pellenc S.A. declines all responsibility if the charger is used for an application other than that specified. Important Before using the battery for the first time at the start of a new season, it must be fully charged (99% steady).
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 5.8.3. CHARGING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY Important The tool battery must be charged only using the tns30w-126050 charger supplied in the case. When the battery is discharged, the tool stops auto- matically. The gauge display goes off and the buzzer beeps once (see Section 7.3, “Summary of charge...
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Connect the charger connector (25) to the mains. The charger LED lights up green. Caution Before connecting the charger to the mains, check that your power system characteristics comply with the specifications given on the charg- er (see Section 3.2, “Technical fea-...
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E When the gauge display (21) flashes, the battery is charging. Charging is complete when the message appears steadily on the gauge display (21). Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charg- ing lead on the battery first (16), then the charger mains connector (25).
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1. INTERNAL CLEANING OF FIXION 2 Turn on the tying machine (on/off button (20), see Section 5.1, “Tying machine on/off”). Open the swivel dispenser (11) with the lock/unlock button (10). Remove the upper guide (13) levering it out with the disgorging scissors (5).
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Using an air compressor, blow: In front of the twister (18) Inside the cord inlet (15) At the upper guide (13), towards the front. Refit the support roller. Insert the upper guide (13) to the end stop, under the support roller.
• At least once a year, or every 300,000 ties, return your tying machine in its original packaging to an approved repair shop, for a proper overhaul to ensure a long life for your tool. Spares references: Fixion 2 maintenance kit: Ref. 140588 6.4. BUILT-IN BATTERY REPLACEMENT Warning...
TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E 7. INCIDENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. BUILT-IN BATTERY If your tying machine no longer works: • Checking nothing is blocking the passage of the tie: Repeat the procedure in the Section 5.7, “End of coil”. • Check the battery charge level.
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TYING MACHINE FIXION 2 29_133084-E Degraded mode messages 1 long beep and 1 short beep Stop the tool: current too high 1 long beep and 4 short beeps Stop the tool; the tool temperature is too high Charging Charge interrupted: Battery temperature too low...
• In the OFF-SEASON, you may have your pruning shears serviced by an authorised repairer. For more information, consult an authorised distributor or contact PELLENC S.A. • The battery must be stored in a dry place, at a steady temperature between 0 °C and +25°C. No combustible object must be placed within 1.5 metres of the battery.
The warranty is fully integral to the product sold by PELLENC. 10.1.2.1.2. SPARE PARTS The commercial warranty also covers original PELLENCspare parts, excluding labour and to the exclusion of certain...
PELLENC Products are guaranteed under the commercial warranty as from delivery to the customer for a period of two (2) years for products connected to a PELLENC battery, and for a period of one (1) year for other PELLENC products.
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Paid after-sales service also covers original PELLENC spare parts, excluding labour and outside the legal and commercial warranty period. In case of replacement of original PELLENC spare parts in the context of after-sales service, said latter are covered by a warranty of one year as from the installation date.
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