infaco AT1000 User manual

AT1000
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Tying machine

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contents EN
Precautions before use 4
Protection of the environment 4
Case contents 4
General product view 5
Specifications 6
User guide 7
Precautions for use and safety 8
Use 9
Battery charging 12
Twist level adjustment 16
LED indications 17
Servicing 18
Yearly maintenance 21
Operating anomaly 21
Transport and storage 24
Safety instructions 24
Warranty conditions 26
Annual maintenance 27
Warranty declaration outside France 28
Technical information 31
Declaration of conformity (CE) 32

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Precautions before use
IMPORTANT. Read all the safety warnings and all the instructions. Failing to
heed warnings and follow instructions may lead to an electric shock, a fire and/or
serious injury.
Keep all warnings and instructions for future reference. In the warnings, the term
“tool” refers to your battery powered electric tool (with power cord).
Protection of the environment
Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations.
>Power tools must not be disposed of with household refuse.
>The device, accessories and packaging must be taken to a recycling centre.
>Ask the approved INFACO dealer for up-to-date information on the eco-
compatible elimination of waste.
Case contents
AT1000 tying machine
AT185BC battery
110/220Vac charger
A power cord
Tool belt
Twine reel dispenser
Pliers
Oil
Instruction manual
As an option:
Second AT185BC battery

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General product view
Battery
Settings button
Charge indicator
Charge indicator
To the battery
Twist level indicator
Top cover
Trigger HMI
Beak
Twine input
Tying machine
HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Charger
To wall outlet

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Specifications
AT1000 Tying machine
Max. Electric power: 176 W
Power supply 10.8 V
Max tie Ø 28 mm / 1.10”
Cycle speed < 0.5s
Weight ≈ 845 g / 30 oz
Dimensions 300 mm x 115 mm x 65 mm / 11.8”x 4.5” x 2.6”
AT185BC battery
Rated voltage 10.8 V
Technology Li-ION - 18/650 - 3S1P mounting
Capacity 3.35 Ah / 36 Wh
100% charge time 3 hours
Autonomy up to 8000 ties
Weight 230 g / 8 oz
Dimensions 80 mm x 60 mm x 65 mm / 3.14” x 2.36” x 2.6”
Charger AT180CC
Input 110 V / 230 V - 50/60 Hz
Output 12.525 V – 1.2 A
Power 110 W
Fuse 0.5 A
Tie reels
References (sold in boxes of
20 reels) ATCB36 ATCB40 ATCB44 ATCB236
Wire diameter 0.36 mm /
0.014 inches
0.40 mm /
0.015 inches
0.44 mm /
0.017 inches
2 x 0.36 mm /
0.014 inches
Number of ties Over 3000 ties
Length 400 m / 1312 feet
Tie strength 8 to 12 months
These specifications are given as an indication only. Under no circumstances may they be considered as contractually
binding.They are subject to modification without prior notice in the interests of product development.
Patented equipment.

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First use
The first time you use the equipment, we recommend you ask the help of your dealer, who is
qualified to give you all the advice you need for correct use and good output. It is imperative
to carefully read the tool and accessory user manuals before handling or powering up the
tool.
Battery
A full charge must be carried out (see page 12) before the first use of the machine.
The AT185BC Lithium battery MUST be recharged using the INFACO Lithium charger
(Ref.: AT180CC).
Using a different charger is prohibited as it may cause a serious electrical accident (explosion
and/or fire).
Carrying the equipment
• Place the belt around the waist;
• Position the dispenser by passing the hooking ring over the holding strap on the side
of your choice;
• The tool belt at the back can be used to store a spare reel and tools (pliers and oil);
• The machine can be hung on the hook on the side opposite the dispenser when moving
around or doing anything that requires the hands to be free.
User guide
In wet weather, it is recommended
to put the spare reel in a
waterproof bag to avoid any risk of
moisture.

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Powering on
Always keep your hands away from the work zone when the machine is
powered on.
1. Connect the battery to
the machine, the unit is
powered on in standby
mode.
2. Press the trigger twice to
exit standby mode.
3. The product is ready for use.
There is no on/off button on the machine, disconnect the battery to power it off. It
has an automatic standby mode after 3 minutes of non-use (power LED flashing
green).
Precautions for use and safety
For a full day’s use, make sure the battery is fully charged (3 LEDs lit on the product).
Always disconnect the battery from the product for any handling other than tying and
mainly for lubrication, cleaning or maintenance.
Do not leave the product and/or the battery on the ground, and do expose them to the
elements.
Make sure the battery’s protective plastic casing is not cracked and does not seem to have
suffered impacts or other damage.
When working, it is normal for the battery temperature to rise (as well as when charging).
The recommended operating temperature is between -5°C / 23°F and 35°C / 95°F. Use
outside this temperature range may reduce the tool performance.
After using in the rain or in a damp environment it is strongly recommended to store the
(disconnected) device outside its case in a heated and ventilated location.

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Use
Loading the reel
1. Open the dispenser zipper.
2. Take the twine from the inside of the reel and insert it into the dispenser. Do not
remove the label holding the reel.
3. Insert the twine into the dispenser’s output nozzle.
4. Close the dispenser zipper.
Reel replacement
1. Remove label from empty reel and check that there is no residue inside the reel.
2. Check that there is no residue inside the machine (see details in the "Maintenance"
section page 18).
3. Repeat the same operations as when loading a reel.
Loading the twine
Pass the twine through the opening until it stops, then pull
the trigger to load the twine.
Each time the reel is replaced, the first tie may not
be correct. Remove the residual twine from the
beak, then repeat the tying operation.

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Creating a tie
2Insert the rod + the trellis wire
inside the beak. Pull the trigger to
create the tie.
3Remove the rod + the trellis wire
from the beak.
4The tie holds the rod to the trellis
wire.
1Take the end of the rod and the
trellis wire firmly in your free hand
and bring the AT1000 close.

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Battery charge level
The battery charge level is indicated by the three LEDs on the product’s charge indicator.
Charge indicator
Battery low state:
When the last LED flashes green, the battery charge is less than 10%.
Battery flat state:
When the battery is completely flat, the product stops. The last LED switches to fast flashing red.
The battery must be recharged (see page 12).
Automatic standby switching
The electronics have an automatic standby mode after 3 minutes of non-use (power LED
flashing green).
Exiting standby mode
To restart the machine, pull the trigger twice.
Automatic product shut down
The product has an automatic shut down that cuts the power supply to the product if not
used for 15 minutes. Pull the trigger once to switch it to standby mode.
Stopping the product
Remove the battery to power off the product.

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Battery charging
The battery autonomy allows for up to 8000 ties.
If you plan more ties than that per day we advise recharging the battery for at least
1 hour during your lunch break. For additional battery autonomy, consider purchasing a
second battery.
Note: A few minutes before your battery is completely flat, the AT1000 may experience a
slight loss of performance.
Using the charger
To charge the battery, plug in the charger in a well ventilated area which is free from
flammable products, sources of ignition and moisture. The ideal ambient temperature should
be between 10°C / 50°F and 25°C / 77°F.
1Connect the power cord to the
charger. 2Connect the power cord to the outlet.
3The charger initialises
when it is powered on.
The status LED flashes green,
the charger is ready to use.

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Charging the battery
It is strictly forbidden to charge the batteries when the temperature in the room is
below 0°C / 35°F or higher than 40°C / 104°F.
During charging, neither the battery nor the charger should be covered, nor should they be
close to a heat source or to flammable products.
The time to fully charge an AT185B battery is approximately 3h.
1Start up the charger.
2Connect the battery to the charger's
output cable.
3When the battery is connected, the
charger detects it and starts
charging. The status LED switches to
steady yellow.
4Battery 80% charged: the status
LED switches to flashing yellow.
5Battery 100% charged: the status
LED switches to steady green.

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Battery storage instructions
Store the battery and charger in a well ventilated area, free from freezing temperatures,
flammable products, and ignition or heat sources, and keep out of the reach of children.
Inter-season storage: the battery must be stored after a full charge. Do not store empty
batteries. Even when not in use, the battery charge level decreases. If the battery reaches a
highly discharged status, it will no longer charge and will be considered out of service.
Do not store out of service batteries. Return them to an approved INFACO dealer.
Do not store batteries when they are connected to the charger or to a tool.
Do not store the charger connected to the wall outlet.
All failings regarding the storage and safety instructions will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
There is a fire hazard if the product suffers damage (impacts, being dropped,
exposure to high temperatures, etc.).
According to the 2002/96/EC standard, do not dispose of the battery with household
waste, do not burn it or dispose of it in water. Do not open the battery.
Return the battery to an approved INFACO dealer.
Used or defective batteries must be recycled according to the 91/157/EEC directive.

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Charger safety
Battery not connected indication:
The charger is connected to the mains power
outlet: the status LED flashes green, the charger
is ready for a battery.
To attempt to wake up deeply discharged
batteries, the charger will apply short pulses.
Error indication:
Contact the nearest dealer in the following cases:
• LED off ( ): the battery voltage is too high. Check the battery voltage;
• 2 flashes ( ): the battery is connected to the charger with an incorrect polarity;
• 3 flashes ( ): the charger output is short-circuited. Check the output cable
connection;
• 4 flashes ( ): the battery voltage is too low to be recharged safely;
• 5 flashes ( ): the safety timer has expired. Check the battery
condition or capacity;
• 6 flashes ( ): defective battery.
The INFACO lithium charger (ref.: AT180CC) is only for use with AT1000 Lithium
batteries (Ref: AT185BC). It is not suitable for other batteries.

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Twist level adjustment
Always keep your hands away from the work zone when the machine is
powered on.
Twist level indicator
• The number of twists can be set from 3 to 8 depending on the selected level. Four
different levels are available. The number of twists increases the strength and tightness
of the loop. The setting for a standard knot is segment 3.
• To adjust the number of twists, briefly press the settings button several times to reach
the required value.
Ask your dealer for advice on the best setting for your region, the type of twine you should
use and the way you should tie it.

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LED indications
Charge indicator
Twist level indicator
The product is operational
Steady green LED: the product is ready for use.
1 flashing green LED: the product is in standby mode. Pulling the
trigger twice will exit standby mode.
Overheating pause (temporary product shutdown)
1 flashing orange LED: the tool has overheated, wait for the
machine to cool down.
Battery flat (Product shutdown)
1 flashing red LED: battery flat. It must be recharged (see page 12).
Safety (product shutdown)
1 steady red LED: machine fault. Unplug the battery to power
it off, then plug it back in to turn your machine back on. If the
problem persists, contact a dealer.
Twist indicator
The twist indicator is used to determine the fault.
Level 1: Twine output jam
Level 2: Reel/cutting jam
Level 3: Stem jam
Level 4: Internal problems
If the problem persists, contact a dealer.

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Servicing
Always remove the battery before
working on the product
Product cleaning
4Clean all residue from the twine
passage.
5
Check that there is no residue in the
beak, otherwise clean it.
6
Proceed in reverse order to close the
machine (operation 3 to 1).
Recommendations: avoid using any
corrosive products that could damage the
machine. When in doubt, contact INFACO
for the choice of products to be used.
1
Locate ridges where beak meets the
body and press down while pushing
forward.
3
Raise the press roller towards the
top cover.
2Open the top cover by pulling back
and lifting it.
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2

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Always remove the battery before
working on the product
4Use the "Torx T8" bit. Screw in the
newly provided screw while holding
the twisting mechanism.
2
Use the "Torx T8" bit. Unscrew the
screw while holding the twisting
mechanism.
1
Open the beak by pressing ridged
area down while tilting it forward.
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3
Remove the old twisting mechanism
and replace it with the new one.
5Close the machine beak.
Replacing twisting mechanism

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Lubrication (once per week)
4Lubricate the press roller shaft using
the oil provided in the case. Do not
apply oil to the roller teeth. Lower the
press roller, then close the top cover
holding it down while pushing it towards
the beak to clip it in place
5Lubricate the clamp.
C lose the
beak.
1
Open the beak by pressing the
ridged area down while tilting it
forward.
3
Raise the press roller towards the top cover.
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2Open the top cover by pulling back
and lifting it.
1
2
The tying machine is ready for use.