9
Spring Tension Adjustment
Both operating springs can be seen by turning the Better Pack® 333 Plus upside down
after first removing the water tank and bottle (see figure # 8).
B
Figure # 8
A
A.
The handle return spring (A) is the long spring terminating in a hook type clip
positioned in one of three holes underneath the water tank platform. The other
end is attached to the hammer-cam on the crankshaft.
B.
The feed wheel tension spring (B) has one end attached to the rocker carrying the
shear blade and the opposite end attached to a hook positioned in one of several
holes in the basket. Care should be taken no to interchange the two springs. The
feed wheel tension spring (B) is the longer of the two springs. It is also made
from heavier wire.
C.
Adjustments of the handle spring (A), to increase tension for faster handle return
or for cutting extremely short lengths, insert the hook on the spring clip in the
second or third hole.
D.
Should it ever become necessary to increase the feed wheel tension to compensate
for feed wheel wear, unhook the spring at the basket and move it to the hole
nearer the rear of the machine. For lighter tension, move the spring nearer the
front of the machine.
E.
Note that both the above springs act together and that increasing tension on the
feed wheel tension spring may make necessary additional adjustments of the
handle return spring especially if it is desired to cut extremely short lengths of
tape.
