DTF-125 MANUAL TENSIONER
Part No. 306135
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.
EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result
in severe eye injury or blindness. Always wear safety
glasses with side shields which conform to ANSI
Standard Z87.1.
2.
STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD.
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the
load can result in strap breakage during tensioning,
which could result in the following:
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A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
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Both tool and strap flying violently towards your face.
Failure to place the strap properly around the load or on
an unstable or shifted load could result in a sudden loss
of strap tension during tensioning. This could result in a
sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
Read the tools operating instructions. If the load corners
are sharp use edge protectors. Place the strap correctly
around a properly positioned load.
Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during
tensioning and sealing, can result in severe personal
injury from flying strap or tool. When tensioning or
sealing, position yourself to one side of the strap and
keep all bystanders away.
3.
FALL HAZARD.
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when
operating the tool can cause you to fall. Do not use the
tool when you are in an awkward position.
4.
CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut hands or
fingers. Wear protective gloves.
5.
TRAINING.
This tool must not be used by persons not properly
trained in their use. Be certain that you receive proper
training from your employer. If you have any questions
contact your Acme Representative.
6.
TOOL CARE.
Take good care of the tool. Inspect and clean it daily,
lubricate it weekly and adjust when necessary. Replace
any worn or broken parts.
7.
WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
Acme Sales
501 W. Lake Street • Suite 105 • Elmhurst, IL 60126
1-630-589-5100
STRAP SPECIFICATIONS
Width: 3/4" to 1-1/4" Steel
Gauge: .025 to .035" Thick
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Drape strapping around the container as illustrated. Take
up slack, keeping straps squarely in line.
2.
While standing to one side of the strap line, hold the hand
tensioned strap in position with your left hand, grasp the
tool in your right hand and squeeze the handle to the
base, thus, lifting the feedwheel. Position the rear foot
over the strap and then slide the front foot under the
overlapping ends approximately 2"-4" ahead of the lower
strap end.
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