3M 39600 Food Saver User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
The Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes and corrections. Also see Section II
"Troubleshooting", pages 15 and 16 for taping head problems.
Note – Adjustment of the machine or taping heads are described in "Adjustments", Section I and II of this manual.
Problem
Drive belts do not convey boxes
Drive belts do not turn
Drive belts break
Squeaking noise as boxes pass
through machine
Tape not centered on box seam
(Continued)
Cause
Worn drive belts
Top taping head does not apply
enough pressure
Taping head applying spring
holder missing
Taping head applying spring set
too high
Worn or missing friction rings
Drive belt tension too low
Electrical disconnect
Circuit breaker not at correct
setting
Motor not turning
Worn belt
Dry compression bearings
Dry column bearings
Centering guides not centered
Box flaps not of equal length
Correction
Replace drive belts
Adjust the box height adjustment
with the crank
Replace spring holder
Reduce spring pressure
Replace friction rings
Adjust belt tension
Check power and electrical plug
Set to correct current value
Evaluate problem and correct
Replace belt
Lubricate compression bearings
Lubricate column bearings
Adjust centering guides
Check box specifications
Troubleshooting Guide