3M AccuGlide HST 39100, Instructions And Parts List

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Set-Up Procedure (Continued)
Tape Loading
The HST taping head accommodates up to 2 inch [50 mm] wide tape rolls.
WARNING
1. BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER TAPING HEADS UTILIZE EXTREMELY SHARP KNIFE
BLADES WHICH ARE LOCATED UNDER THE ORANGE BLADE GUARD WITH THE
“WARNING –w SHARP KNIFE” LABEL. REFER TO FIGURE 4-1 AND 4-2 AND IDENTIFY THE
BLADE LOCATIONS KEEP HANDS OUT OF THIS AREA EXCEPT AS NECESSARY TO
SERVICE THE TAPING HEADS.
2. REFRAIN FROM MANUALLY PUSHING THE APPLYING ROLLER ARM INWARD AS THIS
WILL PUT YOUR HAND IN MOTION TOWARDS THE TEETH OF THE SHARP KNIFE BLADE.
WHEN NECESSARY TO MANUALLY ACTUATE THE TAPE APPLYING MECHANISM, TAKE
CARE TO MAKE SURE THE BLADE GUARD STAYS IN PLACE TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM
PROTECTION FOR YOUR HANDS FROM THE KNIFE BLADE TEETH.
3. NEVER ATTEMPT TO WORK ON THE TAPING HEADS OR LOAD TAPE WHEN THE
CONVEYING SYSTEM IS RUNNING. PERSONNEL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE CAN
POTENTIALLY RESULT.
Upper Taping Head
Refer to Figures 4-1 and 4-3
For tape loading operations, follow the loading
procedures to complete the tape threading.
1. Place tape roll on drum to dispense tape from
bottom of roll around one-way tension
roller with tape adhesive side in as shown.
Seat tape roll fully against back flange of
drum.
2. Manually turn tape roll to create slack tape
while threading tape through applying
mechanism. Pull tape through until it is in
alignment with applying roller.
WARNING – USE CARE WHEN
WORKING NEAR BLADES AS BLADES
ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. IF CARE IS NOT
TAKEN, SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL
COULD RESULT.
3. Excess tape can be cut with a scissors or knife
at applying roller.
Figure 4-3 – Upper Taping Head – Left Rear View
Lower Taping Head
Refer to Figures 4-2 and 4-3
The lower taping head is loaded in the same manner
as the upper taping head. Follow the upper taping
head tape loading procedure to complete the tape
threading.