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CUTTER
The cutter may have to be adjusted if the tool has been altered to accept a different width or
thickness of strap or an adjustment may be needed if the cutter has been replaced due to wear or
damage.
Run a cycle with strap of the size to be used. A properly adjusted cutter will sever the top strap
completely but the lower strap will have a minimal impression, at the most. Excessive scoring of
the lower strap is an indication of over cutting and this is not acceptable. A reducing adjustment
must be made. If the cutter doesn't cut the top strap, an increasing adjustment must be made.
1.
Lay the tool on its back. Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure the die cover to
the sealer mechanism. Remove the cover to expose the three individual dies and the cutter.
2.
Remove the cutter holder by sliding it straight out of the sealer assembly. Continue to remove
the cutter blade and any installed shims from the holder.
3.
Closely inspect the cutting surface. If it's
acceptable, reinstall the cutter assembly and
replace the cover. Otherwise if necessary,
rotate the blade to one of the unused cutter
surfaces. If the cutter is not worn or
damaged, continue by making necessary
cutter blade adjustments.
4.
Add an additional shim (Part No. 422056)
over the cutter blade and reinstall the cutter
holder into the tool.
5.
Run a cycle and closely inspect the bottom
strap. If the top strap has been properly cut-
off and there is no impression on the bottom
strap, all is as it should be. However, if the
top strap is not being cut-off, return back to
step 4.
6.
When strap cut-off appears to be functioning properly, make sure the die cover has been
securely fastened to the tool.
SEALER MOTOR
If the sealer motor rotates too fast, the camshaft may
“overrun” after the motor shuts off causing the dies to
start downward as if going into the next sealing cycle.
This action will make strap removal difficult or impossible.
To correct this condition, slow down the sealer motor as
follows: Hold the sealer lever down while turning the
adjustment screw inward (clockwise) until a noticeable
change in motor speed can be heard. Run a sample strap
cycle to test the tool.
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