Tape Setup - Signode Little David LD16AE 2.0 Operator's Manual

Finger plate:
The fingers of the finger plate force the tape to take the shape of the tape guide plate. The
fingers should just make contact with the guide plate (test this by moving the tape guide plate - the
fingers should not move with it). The fingers should be away from the tape guide plate
approximately 1/8".
Knife arm:
The knife arm is mounted at an angle to cut the tape like a scissors. A stud is located on the
mounting block to prevent incorrect replacement of knife. The knife should be cleaned periodically
using a rag and cleaning fluid. Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive device. The knife arm
should be adjusted so that the tips of the knife arm are 2 ½" from the cartridge frame. This can be
adjusted by loosening the small nut on the knife arm stud and rotating the stud until the large nut
contacts the bumper at the desired setting. The knife arm tension is controlled by the compression
spring on the stud. Tighten the nylock nut for greater tension. Always power down the machine
first.

Tape Setup

Loading top tape:
1. Retract detent with right hand.
2. With left hand, grab cartridge near tape core and rotate up/back until cartridge rests
against stop.
3. Load tape on tape core.
4. Fold tape on itself to prevent adhesive from grabbing cartridge (about 1 ft.)
5. Thread as per diagram.
6. Rotate rear roller arm to expose knife.
7. Pull excess tape across knife to cut off folded tape.
8. Release rear roller arm.
9. Grab tape roll with left hand and rotate cartridge until it contacts detent. Maintain
grip of tape roll with left hand while retracting detent with right hand. Lower
cartridge into place and release detent.
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