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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued
4.
Press and momentarily hold the lever marked #2
(sealer) all the way down until the sealing and cut-
off cycle has been completed. Hold onto tool as the
sealer jaws will disengage freeing the tool from the
strap.
5.
Squeeze the stationary handle and motor together
to release the cut off strap end. To make sure the
tool has properly formed a joint, closely inspect the
seal for two well formed notches - see Joint
Inspection.
STRAP JOINT APPEARANCE & FORMATION
!
Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety
instructions contained in this manual.
!
This tool is a single reverse notch-joint sealers. Each notch-
joint must be inspected to make certain it has two (2) good
notches. A properly formed notch-joint will appear as
shown in the illustration. If the notch-joint does not appear
as shown, then the operator must proceed as follows.
1.
Make certain that the tool's operating instructions are
being followed before applying another strap.
2.
Cut the strap off and apply a new strap and seal.
3.
An improper formed seal which does not have two (2) good notches, could result in strap
separation. Before moving any package be certain that the seal is formed as shown.
Inspect the joint to make certain it appears as shown in the illustration. If not, remove the
broken strap and check the tool for worn or broken parts. Repair the tool for worn or
broken parts. Repair the tool before applying another strap.
NEVER HANDLE OR SHIP ANY LOAD WITH IMPROPERLY FORMED JOINTS. Misformed
joints may not secure the load and could cause serious injury. Follow the joint inspection
procedures in each sealer’s manual.
