Operation; Operator's Correct Working Position; Starting The Machine; Starting Production - 3M -Matic a20 Instructions And Parts List

12-OPERATION

12.1 Operator's Correct Working Position and
Operational Flow (Figure 12-1).
Figure 12-1
Figure 12-1
Once the box has been fi lled, close its top fl aps and
push it between the top and bottom drive belts.
Always keep hands in position as shown in
Figure 12-2.
The box will be automatically sealed with
adhesive tape on the top and bottom box seams.
Then the box will be expelled on the exit conveyor.

12.2 Starting the Machine

Important: Before starting the machine, verify that
no tools or other objects are on the conveyor bed.
Turn the main rotary switch ON after the
EMERGENCY BUTTON is released (Figure 12-3).

12.3 Starting Production

After having adjusted the machine according to
the box dimensions (height-width), let the machine
run without cartons and check its safety devices.
Then start the working cycle.
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Figure 12-2
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12.4 Tape Replacement and Threading
See Manual 2: AccuGlide™ 2+ STD 2 Inch
Taping Heads.
Press the
LATCHING EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON.
Figure 12-3

12.5 Box Size Adjustment

Repeat all the operations shown in
Section 11 - Setup and Adjustments.

12.6 Cleaning

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
operation stop the machine by turning the OFF
rotary switch on the main and disconnect the electric
power (Figure 12-3).
12.7 Table of Operation Adjustments -
Operator Qualifications
1 Tape loading and threading
2 Tape web alignment
3 Adjustment of one way tension roller
4 Adjustment to box size (H and W)
5 Top fl ap compression rollers
6 Adjustment of tape applying spring
7 Conveyor bed height adjustment
8 Special Adjustment-Changing tape leg length 2
9 Special Adjustment-Column re-positioning

12.8 Safety Devices Inspection

1 Taping units blade guard
2 Latching emergency stop button
3 STOP (OFF) main rotary switch
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