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#5 SYMPTOM: Low joint strength.
CAUSE
REMEDY
Worn jaws, notchers and pins in jaw stack.
Disassemble jaw stack and replace worn parts as
required.
#6 SYMPTOM: Sealer valve sticks or leaks.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Dirt in sealer valve assembly.
2. O-Rings and seals in valve stem are worn or
defective.
1.
Disassemble and clean valve assembly.
2.
Disassemble and replace O rings and
seal as required.
#7 SYMPTOM: Tool will not cut off strap.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Lead edge on breaker foot worn. Inadequate air
pressure.
2. Excessive pressure drop due to air line supply
restrictions.
3. Worn cutter.
1.
Replace breaker foot. Increase air
pressure to 90 psi (6.2 bar) maximum.
2.
Use 3/8" I.D. hose of minimum length.
3.
Replace cutter.
#8 SYMPTOM: Feedwheel milling on strap.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Feedwheel is clogged with dirt.
2. Feedwheel is worn or has chipped teeth.
1.
Clean teeth on feedwheel with wire
brush (P/N 269589).
2.
Replace feedwheel.
#9 SYMPTOM: Seal pulls open during tensioning.
CAUSE
REMEDY
Tool is pulling excessive tension.
Lower the strap tension by turning the valve screw
(Key 55 on page 15) clockwise. Note, do not turn the
strap tension screw more than one rotation at a time
without testing tool.
