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Wacker Neuson DF 16 Operator's Manual

Wacker Neuson DF 16 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator's manual Rebar tier DF 16 Model DF 16 Document 5000214885 Issue 11.2017 Version Language...
  • Page 2 Any breach of the statutory provisions, in particular the protection of copyright, will lead to civil and criminal prosecution. Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG is constantly working on the improvement of its products as part of the technical further development. Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes to the illustrations and descriptions in this documentation without incurring any obligation to make changes to machines already delivered.
  • Page 3 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword ........................5 Introduction ....................... 6 2.1 Means of representation for this operator's manual ........... 6 2.2 Wacker Neuson representative ................7 2.3 Described machine types ................... 7 2.4 Identification of the machine................8 Safety ......................... 9 3.1 Principle......................9 3.2 Qualification of the operating personnel ............
  • Page 6 DF 16 10.2.5 Thorough cleaning of the machine ............41 Accessories ......................42 11.1 Tie strip......................42 11.2 Carrying case ....................42 11.3 Copper grease....................42 11.4 Belt pouch ......................42 Technical data ......................43 12.1 DF 16........................ 43 Operator's manual...

  • Page 7: Foreword

    This operator's manual contains important information and procedures for the safe, proper and economic operation of this Wacker Neuson machine. Carefully reading, understanding and observing is an aid to avoiding hazards, repair costs and downtime, and therefore to increasing the availability and service life of the machine.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    2 Introduction Introduction Means of representation for this operator's manual Warning symbols This operator's manual contains safety information of the categories: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE. They should be followed to prevent danger to life and limb of the operator or dam- age to equipment and exclude improper service.

  • Page 9: Wacker Neuson Representative

    This symbol is used for lists. Wacker Neuson representative Depending on your country, your Wacker Neuson representative is your Wacker Neuson service, your Wacker Neuson affiliate or your Wacker Neuson dealer. You can find the addresses in the Internet at www.wackerneuson.com.

  • Page 10: Identification Of The Machine

    2 Introduction Identification of the machine Nameplate data The nameplate lists information that uniquely identifies your machine. This infor- mation is needed to order spare parts and when requesting additional technical information. Enter the information of your machine into the following table: Item Designation Your information...

  • Page 11: Safety

    The sum of the diameters of the materials which are to be connected to each oth- er must not exceed a maximum value, see chapter Technical data. The machine may only be operated using ties made by Wacker Neuson. In particular, the machine must not be used for tying the following materials: Electrical cables.
  • Page 12 Installation of accessories which are not from Wacker Neuson. It is no problem to install spare parts from Wacker Neuson. It is no problem to install accessories that are available in the Wacker Neuson product range of your machine. Please refer to the installation regulations in this operator's manual.
  • Page 13 DF 16 3 Safety Spare parts, accessories Use only spare parts from Wacker Neuson or such that are equivalent to the orig- inal parts in design and quality. Only use accessories from Wacker Neuson. Non-compliance will exempt the manufacturer from all liability.

  • Page 14: Qualification Of The Operating Personnel

    3 Safety DF 16 Checking for signs of damage Inspect the machine when it is switched off for any signs of damage at least once per work shift. Do not operate the machine if there is visible damage or defects.

  • Page 15: Operating Safety

    DF 16 3 Safety Operating safety Work environment Familiarize yourself with your work environment before you start work. This in- cludes e.g. the following items: Obstacles in the work and traffic area. Load-carrying capacity of the ground. The measures needed to cordon off the construction site from public traffic.

  • Page 16: Safety During The Operation Of Hand Machines

    3 Safety DF 16 Operating the machine Always place the machine onto the reinforced steel rods at an exact right angle. Work using even push and pull movements (do not push or pull abruptly). Always continue the push and pull movements up to the stop.

  • Page 17: Scope Of Delivery

    DF 16 4 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Item Designation Rebar tier Tube of copper grease (without illustration) Operator's Manual (without illus- tration) Spare parts catalog (without illus- tration) Operator's manual...

  • Page 18: Structure And Function

    5 Structure and function DF 16 Structure and function Application Use the machine only as intended, see chapter Safety, Proper use. Field of application You can work with the machine in a horizontal or in a vertical direction, on ceil- ings and on walls.

  • Page 19: Components And Operator's Controls

    DF 16 6 Components and operator's controls Components and operator's controls Item Designation Item Designation Item Designation Tie outlet Lock Twisting hook Cover Housing floor Unlock mechanism at the twisting hook Handle Tie strip Gripper clamp Feed finger Tie tab with guide pin...

  • Page 20: Transport

    7 Transport DF 16 Transport Transporting the machine The machine must be transported in the carrying case supplied. 1. Push umbrella handle in completely, see Adjusting the length of the umbrella handle (page 21). 2. Push the handle completely forwards.

  • Page 21: Use And Operation

    DF 16 8 Use and operation Use and operation WARNING Spring-loaded moving components. Serious injuries or property damage from improper handling. When the machine is open, secure the magazine tensioner in the park or stop position. NOTICE Machine malfunction due to damaged components within the machine.

  • Page 22: Prior To Starting The Machine

    8 Use and operation DF 16 Prior to starting the machine Turning the umbrella handle For ties which are rotated by 45° from the direction of movement of the operator, you can turn the umbrella handle for easier handling. Item...
  • Page 23 DF 16 8 Use and operation Adjusting the length of the umbrella handle You can adjust the umbrella handle to suit your body height or the working con- ditions (large distance). Item Designation Gripper clamp Marking "MAX" Umbrella handle Marking "MIN"...
  • Page 24 8 Use and operation DF 16 Removing the umbrella handle For easier handling, you can remove the umbrella handle: For horizontal use of the rebar tier, e.g. on walls. This results in a more favor- able center of gravity for the machine.

  • Page 25: Starting Up

    DF 16 8 Use and operation Starting up Loading the machine NOTICE Malfunctions during operation due to damaged components within the machine. When the machine is open, secure the magazine tensioner in the park or stop position. NOTICE Malfunctions during operation due to incorrect position of the tie strip.
  • Page 26 Adhesive side (colored) facing downwards. Outlet of the ties forward. Lettering Wacker Neuson facing upwards. 3. Pull the magazine tensioner back until the lock releases and slowly guide it forwards to the tie strip. Do not let the magazine tensioner "jump".
  • Page 27 DF 16 8 Use and operation Closing and loading the machine 1. Close the lid. 2. Close both locks. Do this by pulling the tabs over the holders. 3. Load the machine. Move the handle once forward and back up to the stops.

  • Page 28: Operating The Machine

    8 Use and operation DF 16 Operating the machine Tying NOTICE Damage to the machine due to improper handling. Always place tie outlet at right angles to the reinforcing steel rods. Carry out push and pull movements evenly. Avoid jerky movements.

  • Page 29: Avoiding Faulty Ties

    DF 16 8 Use and operation In case of a malfunction or suspected loading problem stop the operation imme- diately and carry out a visual inspection. Remove jammed tie immediately. Do not carry out any further tying operations! The machine can otherwise be seri- ously damaged.
  • Page 30 8 Use and operation DF 16 Positioning the tie outlet exactly over the reinforcing steel rods Ensure that the tie outlet always surrounds the reinforcing rods correctly. If the machine is accidentally placed on the edge, an "empty" tie is produced. The tie will remain stuck in the machine and become jammed.
  • Page 31 DF 16 8 Use and operation Observing the correct combination of the reinforcing steel rods Observe the permissible diameter of the reinforcing rods, see chapter Technical data. If e. g. one of the reinforcing steel rods is too thick, the tie tabs may not be able to hook up.
  • Page 32 8 Use and operation DF 16 Placing the reinforcing steel rods directly adjacent to each other Always press the reinforcing rods together, so that the tie can clasp around them. If the reinforcing steel rods are not adjacent to each other, the tie tabs may not be able to hook up.

  • Page 33: Removing Jammed Ties

    DF 16 8 Use and operation Removing jammed ties CAUTION Injury due to protruding metal ends on a bent tie. Remove jammed tie using pliers. Removing jammed ties from the outside Item Designation Pliers Twisting hook Tie outlet 1. Pull the handle right back to the stop.
  • Page 34 8 Use and operation DF 16 Removing jammed ties when the machine is open If the tie is jammed in such a way that it cannot be removed from the outside, proceed as follows: NOTICE Malfunctions during operation due to damaged components within the machine.
  • Page 35 DF 16 8 Use and operation Removing the tie 1. If necessary, pull the magazine tensioner backwards until it engages in the park position. 2. Carefully pull the tie back out of the tie outlet using a pair of pliers.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    9 Troubleshooting DF 16 Troubleshooting Potential faults, their causes and the respective remedies are listed in the follow- ing table. Malfunction Cause Remedy No tying. Tie ends are not connected Remove tie. Place the machine at a right angle. Tie is stuck in the tie outlet.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    DF 16 10 Maintenance 10 Maintenance WARNING Spring-loaded moving components. Serious injuries or property damage from improper handling. When the machine is open, secure the magazine tensioner in the park or stop position. NOTICE Machine malfunction due to damaged components within the machine.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Work

    10 Maintenance DF 16 10.2 Maintenance work 10.2.1 Cleaning machine Performing preparations 1. Pull the handle right back to the stop. 2. Open both locks. Do this by pulling the locks upwards and folding them out- wards. 3. Unfold lid.

  • Page 39: Oiling The Spindle

    DF 16 10 Maintenance 10.2.2 Oiling the spindle If the spindle is no longer shiny it must be relubricated. Only use acid- and resin-free oil for lubricating, see chapter Technical data. Item Designation Twisting hook Spindle Housing 1. Pull the twisting hook out of the housing up to the stop. The twisting hook will turn in a spiral manner.

  • Page 40: Greasing The Folding Mechanism Of The Twisting Hook

    10 Maintenance DF 16 10.2.3 Greasing the folding mechanism of the twisting hook If no more grease is visible between the moving components of the twisting hook, the folding mechanism must be relubricated on both sides. Only use special copper grease for lubricating, see chapter Technical data.
  • Page 41 DF 16 10 Maintenance Item Designation Twisting hook folding mechanism (view from above) 4. Apply some copper grease into the groove on the twisting hook folding mech- anism from above. 5. Allow the twisting hook to slide slowly back into the housing, do not "let it jump".

  • Page 42: Greasing The Fixing Spring

    10 Maintenance DF 16 10.2.4 Greasing the fixing spring WARNING Spring-loaded moving components. Serious injuries or property damage from improper handling. When the machine is open, secure the magazine tensioner in the park or stop position. NOTICE Malfunctions during operation due to incorrect position of the tie strip.

  • Page 43: Thorough Cleaning Of The Machine

    This residue must be removed from time to time to prevent damage to the sensitive mechanics. The machine must be disassembled for thorough cleaning. You must only have thorough cleaning performed by the service department of your Wacker Neuson representative. Operator's manual...

  • Page 44: Accessories

    11 Accessories DF 16 11 Accessories The following accessories are offered for the machine. For more information on the individual accessories, visit the following website: www.wackerneuson.com. 11.1 Tie strip You can order expendables for tying in different sized trading units.

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    DF 16 12 Technical data 12 Technical data 12.1 DF 16 Designation Unit DF 16 Item no. 0610299 Dimensions mm (in) 656 x 118 x 164 (25.82 x 4.64 x6.45) Weight kg (lb) 2.2 (4.85) Number of ties per tie strip Number ∅...
  • Page 46 12 Technical data DF 16 Operator's manual...

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