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Operation (Continued)
Tape Loading/Threading
See Section II, Pages 7 and 8
Note – If lower tape drum is mounted in
alternate lower outboard position, remove
taping head from machine bed by pulling
straight up, insert threading needle in taping
head and replace taping head. Install tape
roll on drum (adhesive on tape leg up), thread
tape under knurled roller on outboard mount,
then attach tape to threading needle and pull
tape through taping head with threading
needle.
CAUTION – Taping head weighs
approximately 7.2 kg [16 pounds]
without tape. Use proper body mechanics
when removing or installing taping head.
1. Turn electrical and air supply off and disconnect before servicing taping heads or performing
any adjustments or maintenance on the machine.
2. Do not leave machine running unattended.
3. Before turning drive belts on, be sure no tools or other objects are on the machine bed.
4. Keep hands and loose clothing away from moving belts.
5. Keep hands and clothing away from taping heads when machine is running. A box traveling
through the machine causes taping head rollers to retract when box enters and extend as box
leaves taping head.
6. Never attempt to work on any part of the machine, load tape or remove jammed boxes from the
machine while machine is running.
7. Be aware of the pneumatically controlled movement of the upper assembly and box centering
guides. Keep away from these components when air and electrical supplies are on.
8. When feeding boxes to the machine by hand, push box in from end only – DO NOT PUSH WITH
HANDS ON ANY CORNER OF THE BOX.
9. Do not put hands beneath upper drive assembly when upper drive assembly lowers to its rest
position.
10. Both the upper and lower taping heads utilize extremely sharp knives. The knives are located
under the orange knife guard which has the 'WARNING – SHARP KNIFE" label. Before loading
tape, refer to Figures 3-1 and 3-2 in Section II to identify the knife location. Keep hands out of
these areas except as necessary to service the taping heads.
11. Turn electrical and air supply off when machine is not in use.
12. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in severe personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
WARNINGS