STRAP WIDTH
Make adjustments at the Strap Outlet and the Strap Inlet.
1.
Machine comes preset for 1/2" strapping.
2. Strap Inlet: Loosen two black screws with Allen
wrench. Set the Strap Inlet guide about 1/16" wider
than the strapping you are using and align with the
Strap Outlet. Retighten socket screws. (See Figure 7)
3. Strap Outlet: Loosen two Phillips head screws.
(See shaded areas in Figure 8) Adjust the width to
accept width of strap you are using. Set the strap
outlet guide at 1/2" for 1/4" and 3/8" strapping and
5/8" for 1/2" strapping. Retighten screws.
(See Figure 8)
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1. The strap tension adjustment handle is located at
the back of the machine. (See Figure 9)
2. Machine comes preset at 0 tension. Recommend
starting at middle point of tension gauge bar.
3. Turn the handle clockwise to increase tension;
counterclockwise to decrease tension.
CLEANING
After use, clean residue from top and bottom of heater
blade with Scotch-Brite™ Pad (S-11724). Brush until metal
is bright.
• Remove heater cover. To remove blade, pull back
on spring-loaded arm. (See Figure 10) Lift blade
assembly up and forward to release. DO NOT
LOOSEN SET SCREWS. Reverse to reassemble.
Use Air Gun or ULINE Air In A Can to clean parts of plastic
residue. (See Figure 11)
Blade
Assembly
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Clean
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Spring Loaded Arm
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
Weekly (more often with high usage) – Apply a few drops
of SAE 30 lubricant/machine oil to oiling points. (See
Figure 11) Make sure to clean dirt and debris from parts
before applying oil.
Figure 10
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Figure 7
Strap Inlet
Strap Outlet
Figure 8
Tension
Adjuster
Figure 9
Air and
Oiling Points
Figure 11
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