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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PPTEH
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tool will not operate. No air pressure at tool.
Verify that air supply is “on”, and that connections are good
to be sure that tool is receiving air.
Tool will not cut off
cable tie.
A. Air pressure too low.
B. Tool has reached end of stroke.
C. Tool cutter blade is broken or dull.
A. Check air supply regulator for proper adjustment.
Increase air pressure if necessary.
B. Release trigger and squeeze again.
C. Replace blade using KPPTEHB Blade Replacement Kit.
Contact Panduit.
Gripper will not return
to forward position.
Material wedged in nose area.
Depress trigger and maintain in a depressed position while
removing materials from nose area.
Cable tie is slipping in
gripper.
Gripper is worn or damaged.
Replace gripper using KPPTEHG Gripper Replacement
Kit. Contact Panduit.
Cable tie is too loose
on bundle.
A. Tool tension setting is too low.
B. Operator holding tool at angle to
bundle.
C. Tool is held away from bundle by
previously installed cable tie,
harness support, or other object on
bundle.
D. Tool is pulled on as tie is being
tensioned.
A. Check selector knob for proper setting for specific cable
tie being applied (See Tension Adjustment).
B. Hold tool perpendicular to bundle in both directions.
C. Do not install cable ties too close to other cable ties,
harness supports or other objects on bundle.
D. Allow tool to seek its own position as the tie is being
tensioned.
Cable tie is too tight
on bundle.
Tool tension setting is too high.
Check selector knob for proper setting for specific cable tie
being applied (See Tension Adjustment).
Cable ties will not stay
on bundle.
Wire bundle exceeds maximum diame-
ter for specific tie being applied.
Operator should dress the wires to result in a more compact
bundle.
Air leaks from tool.
A. Loose or bad fittings.
B. Worn or bad hoses.
C. Worn or bad air cylinder assembly.
Contact Panduit.
E-mail:
EU Website:
www.panduit.com/emea
EU Email:
emeatoolservicecenter
@panduit.com
Technical Support:
Panduit Electrical Headquarters (USA)
16530 W. 163rd Street
Lockport, IL 60441 U.S.A.
1-800-777-3300
Panduit EMEA Service Center (EUR)
EMEA Tool Service Center
Bedrijvenpark Twente 360
7602 KL Almelo
tel + 31 546 580 451
www.panduit.com
NOTE: In the interest of higher quality and value, Panduit products are continually being improved and updated.
Consequently, pictures may vary from the enclosed product.
