Signode B-250 Operation, Parts And Safety Manual page 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH 203 SEALS
Wear safety glasses which conform to ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166. Stand to one side of
the tensioned strap while sealing. Maintain proper footing and balance. Make sure all
bystanders are clear before proceeding.
When using a 203 seal, three crimping
operations are required for each seal.
1. Thread two (2) seals onto the strap.
2. Fully open sealer handles and place the
open jaws to one end of the first seal.
3. Bring sealer handles completely together
to assure a proper crimp.
Crimp the seal in the center then again at
the opposite end.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second seal.
6. Inspect strap joint for proper formation,
see Joint Inspection. Cut the strap off by
bending the strap back and forth until it
breaks of flush with the seal.
7. To avoid contact with sharp end of strap,
retract strap end back into strap
dispenser.
JOINT INSPECTION, 203 SEAL
This tool is a single crimp type sealer that
requires two (2) seals and three (3) sealing
operations for each seal. Properly crimped
seals will appear as shown in the illustration.
If the crimped seals do not appear as shown,
then the operator must proceed as follows:
A. E
(203 SEALS)
nsure that the tool's operating
instructions are being followed before
applying another strap.
B. Cut the strap off and apply another.
If the crimped seals still do not appear as
shown, then inspect the tool for worn and/or
damaged parts. Replace tool parts as
needed. BEFORE MOVING ANY PACKAGE
BE CERTAIN THAT THE SEALS ARE
PROPERLY CRIMPED AS SHOWN.
Miscrimped joints may not secure the load
and could cause serious injury.
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