3M AccuGlide II STD 3 Inch, Instructions And Parts List

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It is recommended that the detailed instructions and
sketches in this manual be referred to the first few
times the taping head is loaded/threaded until the
operator becomes thoroughly familiar with the tape
loading operation.
WARNINGS
1. Turn air and electrical supplies off and disconnect before servicing taping heads.
2. Never attempt to work on the taping heads or load tape when the box drive system is running.
3. Taping heads are equipped with an extremely sharp cut-off knife. Before working with the
taping heads or attempting to load/thread tape, refer to Figures 3-1 and 3-2 and identify the
knife location. Keep hands out of these areas except as necessary to service the taping
heads.
4. Failure to comply with these warnings can result in severe personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
Operation
(Continued)
2. The lower taping head is loaded and threaded in
the same manner as the upper head. Follow the
upper taping head tape loading/threading
procedure.
Figure 3-3
Insert threading needle through rollers in direction
indicated by arrows.
CAUTION – Taping head weighs
approximately 7.7 kg [17 pounds]
without tape. Use proper body
mechanics when removing or installing
taping head.
Tape Loading – Lower Taping Head
1. For ease in loading, first remove the lower
taping head from the conveyor bed.
Tape Loading – Upper Taping Head
1. Raise the upper taping head to a convenient
working position.
2. Use the plastic threading needle (provided) and
follow the loading procedures (Figures 3-3 to
3-5) to complete the tape threading.
If threading needle is not available, install tape
roll and fold a tape tab approximately 455 mm
[18 in] long on leading edge of tape for
threading.
Figure 3-3 – Tape Loading/Threading