Plas-Ties XL2, Operating Manual, Page: 12 / 42

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STAGE 1: Product to be tied is manually inserted into the tying area (A) and the product
must come into contact with trigger switch (B). Trigger switch (B) activates the XL2 tying
cycle and the stop guide (F) ensures proper positioning. Cycle time is approximately 3
seconds.
*Please note that there is a second stop guide located on the underside of the
top cover. The top guide should be aligned with the bottom guide.
STAGE 2: Trigger Switch (B) activates the capacitor (N) In the main drive motor (C) to
rotate a single revolution that causes the main timing cam (D) to rotate clockwise.
STAGE 3: The main timing cam activates the cutter cam follower (E), which in turn
activates the Ribbon Cutter Knife.
STAGE 4: Simultaneously to STAGE 3, the Scissor Actuator Assembly (G) pulls the
scissors (H) forward and around the product in the tying area (A). The ribbon forming
arm (I) ensures that the precut ribbon is centered to the tying area then lifts out of the
way.
STAGE 5: With the rotation of the main timing cam being approximately one half way
through its cycle, the ribbon will be around the product and the ribbon ends are
positioned in front of the Twister (J).
STAGE 6: As the Main Timing Cam completes its cycles, the Twister (J) activates,
twisting the ribbon ends and securing the ribbon around the product. As the ribbon is
twisted, the scissor (H) retract to their HOME position.
STAGE 7: As the scissors (H) return to their HOME position, switches (K) are activated
which in turn activate the Ribbon Feed Drive Wheel (L) and it presses against the Ribbon
Idler Wheel (P). The ribbon is driven forward at this time. The ribbon continues through
the Ribbon Chute (M) where it will stop until STAGE 1 commences again.
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SECTION III: Operation