Fromm P331 M/HA Guide

OPERATION MANUAL / SPARE PARTS LIST
BATTERY - POWERED
PLASTIC STRAPPING TOOL
MODEL P331 M/HA
43.0286.01
CE Declaration of conformity
We declare that the machine P331
is in conformity with the following standard or
standardised documents:
2006/42/EC,
2004/108/EC
Technical file at:
M.Rauch
FROMM System GmbH
Neulandstrasse 10
D-77855 Achern
06.03.2014
R.Fromm
Director
FROMM Holding AG
Hinterbergstrasse 26
CH - 6330 Cham
43028601.en-12/MAS/© 10.14 Original instructions

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INDEX PAGE
1 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 3
2 SAFETY RULES FOR STRAPPING TOOLS 5
3 TECHNICAL DATA 6
4 ACCESSORIES 7
4.1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Battery - chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.4 Turning button kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 Wearing plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.6 Protection plate (plastic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 OPERATING ELEMENTS 9
6OPERATION 10
6.1 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.2 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.3 Feeding the strap around the package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.4 Inserting the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.5 Tensioning the strap,
Operation mode Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.6 Sealing the straps,
Operation mode Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.7 Tensioning and sealing the strap
Operation mode Semi-Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.8 Removing the tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.9 Seal - Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 CHART OF TYPES P331 M/HA 14
8 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC ELS.1084 14
9 EXCHANGE OF WEARING PARTS 15
9.1 Exchange of tensioning wheel and grippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9.2 Exchange of cutter, welding stop gripper and welding gripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.3 Adjustment of the coupler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10 CLEANING 17
11 SERVICE 17
12 TRANSPORT 18
13 DISPOSAL 18
14 WARRANTY CONDITIONS AND LIABILITY 18
15 APPROPRIATE USE 18
16 SPARE PARTS LIST 43.0286.01 23

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1 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1.1 Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
1.2 Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
1.3 Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.

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f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
1.4 Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
1.5 Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
1.6 Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

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2 SAFETY RULES FOR STRAPPING TOOLS
2.1 Joints
You are fully responsible to review the joints made by your tool. Become familiar with the seal
control and seal adjustment described in this operation manual.
Misformed joints may not secure the load and could cause serious injury. Never handle or ship any load
with improperly formed joints.
2.2 Dispensing strap
Only dispense strap from a dispenser specifically designed for strap.
Tuck strap end back into dispenser when not in use.
2.3 Strap warnings
Never use strap as a means of pulling or lifting loads. Failure to follow these warnings can result in
severe personal injury.
2.4 Strap breakage hazard
Improper operation of the tool, excessive tensioning, using strap not recommended for this tool or sharp
corners on the load can result in a sudden loss of strap tension or in strap breakage during tensioning,
which could result in the following:
A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
Both tool and strap flying violently towards your face.
Note as follows:
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.
Use the correct strap quality, strap width, strap gauge and strap tensile strength
recommended in this manual for your tool. Using strap not recommended for this tool can result in
strap breakage during tensioning.
2.5 Cutting tensioned strap
When cutting strapping, use the proper strapping cutter and keep other personnel and yourself
at a safe distance from the strap. Always stand to side of the strap, away from the direction the
loosened strap end will fly. Use only cutters designed for strap and never hammers, pliers, hacksaws,
axes, etc.
2.6 Environment protection
Do not dispose of used batteries in the household refuse, water or by burning them.
For disposal of the batteries the local laws and prescriptions must be observed.

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3 TECHNICAL DATA
Description of the tool
The tool model P331 has been designed to strap packages with plastic strapping. The plastic strapping is fed
around the package manually or in combination with a strap feeder. The straps are inserted in the tool,
tensioned, sealed by friction welding and separated from the strap coil.
Tool size with battery
Length: 396 mm / 15.6"
Width: 166 mm / 6.5"
Height: 175 mm / 6.9"
Weight
with battery: 6.4 kg / 14.1 lbs
Noise information
The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level at the work place of the machine operator is
typical 82 dB (A). The sound power level is 90 dB (A).
Deviation K: 3 dB
These values were determined according to EN ISO 11204 / EN ISO 3744.
Wear ear protection!
Vibration information
The weighted effective value of the acceleration typically amounts to less than 2.5 m/s2.
This value was determined according to DIN EN 60745-1 (12.2003).
Deviation K: 0.6 m/s2
Strap material
Strap qualities: PET (Polyester) plain or embossed.
The plastic strap must be according to DIN EN 13394.
Use only plastic straps recommended by your sales shop (name and address
on the rear of the operation manual).
Strap dimensions: 19.0 - 32.0 mm x 0.60 - 1.53 mm (see chart of types).
Use only plastic straps with the correct strap dimensions for your tool.
Operation mode
Manual or Semi-Automatic mode
Strap tension
Tensioning force*: Adjustable from 1200 - max. 7000 N / 270 - max. 1575 lbs.
Tensioning speed*: approx. 39 - 63 mm/s / 1.5 - 2.5 inch/sec.
Seal
Type of seal: Friction weld sealing
Strength of seal*: approx. 75% of the tensile strength of the plastic strap.
* The value depends on the strap quality.

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Working temperature
The ambient temperature should be between -10° and 45° C (14° and 113°F).
The best performance is achieved between 15° and 20°C (59° and 68°F).
4 ACCESSORIES
Use only parts and accessories mentioned in the operating instruction.
Using other parts or accessories can cause injuries to you and other persons.
4.1 Battery
The battery is not automatically supplied with the tool. The battery has to
be ordered separately under the following item numbers.
4.2 Battery - chargers
The charger must be ordered separately according to below shown table.
Charging times
Item-No. Battery Voltage Capacity
N5.4337 Li-Ion 36 VDC 2.5 Ah
N5.4341 Li-Ion 36 VDC 4.0 Ah
Item-No. Voltage / frequency Admitted for country
N5.4453 220 - 240V / 50 - 60Hz A, B, BG, BIH, BOL, BR, BY, CH, CL, CZ, D, DK, DZ, E, EAS, EST,
ET, F, FIN, GE, GR, H, HK, HR, I, IL, IND, IR, IRQ, IS, JOR, KSA,
KWT, L, LAR, LT, LV, MA, MC, MK, MOC, N, NL, P, PK, PE, PL, PRC,
PY, RA, RCH, RI, RL, RO, ROK, ROU, RP, RUS, S, SK, SLO, SYR,
THA, TN, TR, UA, UAE, YU, YV, (BRN), (BRU), (CY), (EAK), (EAT),
(GB), (IRL), (M), (MAL), (OM), (SGP), (Y), (Z), (ZA), (ZW)
N5.4455 120V / 50 - 60Hz BR, C, CDN, CO, CR, DOM, EC, GCA, J, JA, KSA, LB, MEX, NIC,
PA, Puerto Rico, RC, RP, USA, YV
N5.4457 220 - 240V / 50 - 60Hz AUS, NZ
Item-No. Battery Charging time
N5.4337 Li-Ion approx. 86 min.
N5.4341 Li-Ion approx. 135 min.

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4.3 Suspension
When working stationary the P331 can be suspended at a spring loaded balancer by using a suspension
bracket. With the swivel mounted suspension bracket the package can be strapped in various working
positions.
The complete suspension bracket can be ordered under item number P33.0216.
4.4 Turning button kit
For a remaining adjustment of tension force and welding time.
After exchanging of the turning buttons the adjustment can only be changed with the allen key (2mm) that
comes with the kit. The kit can be ordered under the item number P32.2061.
P33.0216
N1.5105
N2.5623 
P35.2073 
P33.2147
P35.2069 
N1.2110
Mobilux EP2
P35.2067
P33.2148
N6.6212

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4.5 Wearing plate
As an option, the tool can be equipped with a wearing
plate to protect the base from excessive wear on
abrasive package surfaces.
The complete wearing plate can be ordered together
with the fastening screws under item number
P33.0214.
4.6 Protection plate (plastic)
For using the P331 on packages with sensitive
surface there can a plastic protection plate be
mounted for protecting the package.
The complete protection plate can be ordered
together with the fastening screws under item
number P33.0215.
5 OPERATING ELEMENTS
P33.0214
N1.2163
P33.2144
P33.2146
P33.0215 N1.2163
Tension button
Sealing button
LED
Handle lever
LED - Indication at the tool
Green During tensioning the LED lights green.
Blue Welding is initiated.
(only in automatic mode)
Green During welding the LED lights green.
Yellow Cooling time is running, the tool must not
be removed from the strap.
Blue
blinking
Motor overheated,
Motor cool down time running.
If during this time a switch is operated, an
acoustic signal happens.
Green +
Acoustic
signal
Cooling time is finished; the tool can be
removed from the strap.
Red Charge the battery.
Red
blinking
Malfunction: e.g. lowering motor blocked.
Remove battery
Clear malfunction
Insert battery
Without
indication
Power saving mode
Unlatching
push button

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6OPERATION
6.1 Installation
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions!
The batteries are supplied partially charged.
Before the first use, the battery must be completely charged.
See separate operating instruction of the battery charger.
Never charge a damaged battery. Replace by a new one immediately.
Do not open batteries and store them only in dry and frost-proof rooms.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
The maximum ambient temperature is 50°C.
Keep dry at all times.
Inserting the battery
• Insert the battery from top to bottom into the tool until the
unlatching push button is engaged.
When inserting the battery the LED - indication shortly lights
green.
Removing the empty battery
If the red LED starts lighting while a tensioning or welding
procedure, the capacity of the battery is exhausted. All
electric functions of the tool are blocked.
The battery must be recharged.
• Push the unlatching push button at the battery.
• Pull the battery out of the tool.
Displaying of the status of the battery charge
By pressing a button the status of the battery can be
shown in four steps.
If four lamps are lighting the battery is full.
If only one lamp is lighting shortly the battery has to be
charged.
Unlatching
push button
Push here