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SECTION 11—TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Machine does not operate even
though the On/Off Switch id in
the On position (Switch is not
lit)
Power Cord is not plugged in
Check Fuse
Plug the Machine into the proper
Power Outlet
Change Fuse if blown 2 amp
Machine does not operate even
though On/Off Switch in the On
position (Switch is Lit)
Make sure the Top Cover is on
and secure and that the Safety
Interlock Bar is Meeting the
Safety Interlock See Section
1.
Re-fasten the Top Cover if
necessary. See Section 1
Replace the Safety Interlock if
faulty. See Section 9.
Machine is operating normally
except it does not tie the item or
the twist tie ribbon is wrapping
around the Twister Assembly
Make sure the ribbon is fed
correctly and in the right
position
Cutter Blades are worn.
If necessary re-thread the twist tie
ribbon into the machine.
Replace the Cutter Blades per the
instructions in Section 2.
During the loading process, the
twist tie ribbon does not appear
in the Tying Aperture of the
machine.
The twist tie ribbon may not
be following the correct path
through the machine.
Holding the Tie Feeding Roller
Arm in, slowly remove the ribbon.
Do not pull, if it breaks the piece
left in the machine will need to be
removed. Pull gently until all the
ribbon is out and then re-feed.
The Machine does not cycle
properly or stops mid-cycle
Check if the Twist Tie Ribbon
is not feeding properly within
the machine.
The Top Cover Fixing Screw
is loose or the Top Cover is
not seated properly.
The Safety Interlock is mal-
functioning.
The Needle Cam is dry and
there is friction between the
Middle Plate and the Needle
Arm.
Open the Top Cover per the in-
structions in Section 1, remove any
excess ribbon or debris and replace
the Top Cover.
Check the Top Cover Screw and
make sure it is tight and that the
Top Cover is seated properly per
the instructions in Section 1.
Check the Safety Interlock and re-
place if necessary per the instruc-
tions in Section 9.
Lubricate the Needle Arm per the
instructions in Section 8.
After making a successful
closure, the machine will not
cycle.
The Cutout in the Main Shaft
should be perpendicular to the
Twisting Head Assembly if
not, the Needle Arm may need
lubrication.
Check that the Switching Arm
Assembly is moving and
returning into its proper posi-
tion smoothly.
Using a screwdriver turn the Main
Shaft Clockwise till the cutout is
perpendicular and then lubricate the
Needle Arm
Clean and lubricate the Switching
Arm Assembly per the instructions
in Section 10.
