M.J. MALLIS GROUP SIAT SM 11-SP, Instruction Manual And Spare Parts List

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Rev. 0
SM11-SP / XL33-SP
SMB00043K
SITUAZIONE CAUSA RIMEDIO
The blade does not cut tape
or the tape end is jagged or
shredded.
The blade is dull and/or has broken
teeth.
Tape tension is insufficient.
Adhesive has built up on the blade.
The blade is not positioned properly.
The blade is dry.
The blade is in backwards.
One or both cutter springs are missing
or stretched.
Replace the blade.
Increase tape tension by adjusting the one-
way tension roller.
Clean and adjust the blade.
Make sure the blade is bottomed out
against the mounting bolts.
Lubricate the blade oiler pad on the blade
guard.
Mount the blade so that the bebeled edge
is away from the entrance end of the head.
Replace the defective spring(s).
Tape is tabbing on the trailing leg
on the back of the box.
There is excess tension on the tape
drum assembly and/or the one-way
tension roller assembly.
Rollers in the tape path do not rotate
freely.
The blade is not cutting tape properly.
The tape is threaded incorrect.
Applying mechanism spring has too
little tension.
Adjust the one-way tension roller and/or the
tape drum assembly.
Clean adhesive deposits from the surface, ends
and shafts of the rollers. Remove all lubricant from
roller surfaces.
Refer to tape cutting problems.
Rethread the tape.
Move spring hook to next tighter hole.