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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
General Safety Considerations
Strap Breakage Hazard
Hazards related to strap breakage, sudden loss of balance, and flying strap/tool.
Training Requirements
Importance of proper training by employer and contacting Signode Representative for questions.
Eye Injury Hazard
Risk of severe eye injury or blindness without safety glasses with side shields.
Fall Hazard
Danger of falling due to improper footing or balance when using the tool.
Cut Hazard
Risk of cuts to hands or fingers from strap or sharp parts; wear protective gloves.
Tool Care Recommendations
Recommendations for daily inspection, weekly lubrication, and timely part replacement.
Work Area Safety
Advice to keep work areas uncluttered and well-lighted for safety.
Operating Sequence Guidelines
Use correct Signode products and read manual before using sealless tool.
Sealless Joint Formation
How sealless joints are formed and ensuring proper interlocking of straps.
Cutting Tensioned Strap Safely
Warnings against using improper tools for cutting tensioned strap and recommending Signode cutters.
Operating Instructions
Strap Preparation
How to encircle the package with strap, resulting in a top and bottom strap.
Strap Insertion Procedure
Detailed steps for inserting straps into the tool, ensuring proper seating.
Removing Slack Strap
Procedure to remove slack from the strap after insertion using the feedwheel.
Applying Strap Tension
How to move the tension handle to achieve proper strap tension around the package.
Sealing the Straps
Steps to move the sealer handle to punch and seal the straps, ensuring a secure joint.
Removing the Tool After Sealing
Method to remove the tool from the tensioned strap after sealing.
Strap Joint Appearance and Formation
Visual guide to a properly formed joint and troubleshooting steps if it's not correct.
Tool Adjustments
Cutter Adjustment
Instructions for adjusting the cutter for optimal performance with various strap widths and thicknesses.
Feedwheel and Clutch Plug Clearance
Information on feedwheel/clutch plug clearance and its importance for proper operation.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Symptom 1: Difficult Strap Slack Removal
Causes such as unlubricated strap or improper insertion, and their remedies.
Symptom 2: Poor Tensioning
Reasons for poor tensioning like dirt or worn parts, and corresponding solutions.
Symptom 3: Joint Failure
Issues related to joint strength, tension, and strap insertion causing joint failure.
Symptom 4: Excessive Effort to Seal Straps
Causes for difficulty in sealing, such as broken parts or poor lubrication.
Symptom 5: Tool Stuck or Deep Strap Cut
Problems with the cutter, including damage or incorrect adjustment for strap gauge.
Symptom 6: Tool Cannot Be Removed
Reasons for the tool being stuck, such as the upper strap not being cut off.
Symptom 7: Feedwheel Slippage
Cause of feedwheel slippage and the remedy to replace the feedwheel.
Changing SCM Strap Size
Unique Parts Configuration for Strap Sizes
Table detailing parts and their configurations for different strap sizes (1/2", 5/8", 3/4").
Strap Size Conversion Installation Details
Specific instructions for installing guides and links for strap size conversion.
Optional Tool Accessories
Strap Deflector
Description of the optional strap deflector and how it prevents strap curling.
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