Signode Little David LD16AE 2.0 Operator's Manual page 75

TROUBLESHOOTING:
Problem
The tape is not cut,
or the cut is not
clean.
Front tape tab
length too long.
Rear tape tab not
fully wiped down.
Rear tape tab too
long.
Tape core does not
fit into machine
opening. (bottom)
Tape bridging or
poor seal on box.
"L" clipping
(premature tape
cutting)
Cause
Knife blade is damaged or needs to be
cleaned.
Tape tension needs to be increased.
Tape is not centered on rollers.
Knife spring missing or worn.
Adhesive build‐up on blade.
Cartridge threaded incorrectly.
Tape tension needs to be increased.
Tape is not centered on rollers.
Rear tab length too long.
Main spring tension to weak.
Booster spring not engaged.
Tab adjuster not set properly.
Knife spring worn.
Not enough tape tension.
Tape tension arm either misaligned or
bent.
Main spring tension to weak.
Front arm stop not adjusted correctly.
Front arm stop not adjusted correctly.
Corrective Action
Replace knife blade.
Increase drag on knurled tension
roller.
Adjust tape core height.
Replace spring.
Clean blade ‐ Oil the felt pad on knife
guard
Follow threading arrows on cartridge.
Increase drag on knurled tension
roller.
Adjust tape core height.
Adjust rear tab adjuster.
Adjust main spring tension.
Adjust booster spring compression.
Adjust rear tab adjuster.
Replace knife spring.
Increase drag on knurled tension
roller.
Straighten arm so it is parallel with
the mill stand. Then re‐adjust tape
core height.
Increase main spring tension.
Adjust stop to allow wipe rollers to
contact box major flaps.
Adjust stop so the wipe rollers aren't
allowed to retract too far into
cartridge body.