infaco A3M V2.0 Installation and operation manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
A3M V2.0 48V TYING MACHINE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ______________________________________________ 4
GENERAL PRESENTATION ____________________________________________ 5
USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME __________________________ 6
CARRYING THE MACHINE ___________________________________________ 6
SWITCHING ON _____________________________________________________ 7
LOADING THE REEL__________________________________________________ 8
UNLOADING THE REEL _____________________________________________ 10
USER GUIDE _______________________________________________________ 11
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ________________________________________ 13
DAILY MAINTENANCE _____________________________________________ 15
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE __________________________________________ 15
OPERATING PROBLEMS ___________________________________________ 17
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________ 21
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS _________________________________________ 22
APPROPRIATE TYING METHOD ______________________________________ 24
GUARANTEE COUPON ______________________________________________ 27
SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________ 26
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE__________________________________ 30
Content
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Keep all safety warnings and instructions so that you can refer to them at
a later date.
The term “tool” in the warnings refers to your electrical tool run off the main
supply (with supply power cord) or your electrical battery-operated tool (without
a supply power cord).
WARNING. Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
abide by warnings and instructions could lead to an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Follow the specific instructions for waste elimination in your
country. Electrical appliances should not be thrown in the garbage.
The device, accessories and packaging should be recycled.
Ask your specialist INFACO retailer for the latest information on
eco-compatible waste elimination.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL PRESENTATION
01. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
02. TOOL CARY BAG
03. GREASE SPRAY
04. A3M V2 48V MACHINE
05. PINCERS
06.TYING HEAD UNLOCKING KEY
07 . TYING HEAD
08 . ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
Adjusts the number of turns: 3 to 6 twists.
09 . MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH
Short pressure = controls the blade only.
Sustained pressure = controls the tying cycle.
10 . LEVER
Used to activate a roller system to prevent the wire
from moving backwards.
11 . REEL OF WIRE
Wire available in Ø 0.40 / 0.46/ 0.50 /0.55mm.
12 . 48Volts SUPPLY CABLE

BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Carrying the Equipment
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Please read these instructions carefully before using the machine.
The first time you use the equipment, we strongly recommend you to ask the ad-
vice of your dealer, who is qualified to give you all the advice you need for correct
use and optimum performance.
BATTERY
Before using the equipment for the first time and/or putting the battery to sleep
mode, fully charge the battery (see charging procedure on page 11).
The F3015 Lithium battery MUST be recharged using the INFACO
Lithium charger (Ref.: 841C1/841C2).
It is prohibited to use a different charger as this may lead to a serious
electrical accident.
1. Remove the battery, the battery-holder belt, the suspenders, the holster and
the power cord from the case.
2. Fit the battery onto the battery-holder belt. To do this, slip straps through the
battery tabs. Place the holster on the left or right strap on the battery-holder belt.
3. Slip the power cord through the left or right eye-hole provided in the batte-
ry-holder belt.
4. Fix the battery-holder belt to your waist, the battery must be located in the
lumbar region.
When using suspenders, fix them to the battery-holder belt and adjust them to
your size by pulling on the straps.
In wet weather, it is imperative to carry the battery under waterproof
clothing to keep the battery unit protected from the rain.

The tying head should be in the working position before switching on
Connect the battery exit cable 01 to the machine supply cable 02
The machine is switched on.
Short pressure on the switch 03 will control only the wire cutting function (zone 04).
Sustained pressure will launch the complete tying cycle (See chapter “Making a tie”).
01 02
03
04
03
CORRECT INCORRECT
SWITCHING ON
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The wire needs to be prepared to make it easier to feed through
the machine.
Cut the end to obtain a wire with no
bends in it.
Clip the lever 01 upwards
01 02
Smoothe the wire for at least 40 cm.
Clip the reel on to the machine
between cheeks 01 and 02
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LOADING THE REEL
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Insert the wire into hole 01 Keep on feeding the wire through un-
til it emerges from the tying head 01.
If you come up against an obstacle
during insertion, move the wire gent-
ly backwards and forwards and/or
press once or twice the control switch
to pivot the tying head and to keep
the wire moving through the machine
IF THE WIRE STILL DOESN’T COME
OUT: we recommend that you dis-
connect the tying head (See chapter
“Operating problems” P16), check
that the wire isn’t stuck and try to in-
sert it with the head removed
Unclip the brake system lever 01
At the start of each reel, check
that the wire is properly rolled and
doesn’t stick between cheeks 02 and
03
Switch the machine on and press
briefly on the control switch to cut
the excess wire.
You can now start tying operations
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02
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REEL WITH REMAINING WIRE
EMPTY REEL
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REMOVING THE REEL
Clip lever 01 upwards to allow the
wire free movement through the
passage
Pull directly on the reel to unclip it from
the machine.
Pull the reel to unclip it from the
machine
Carry out a visual check on wire exit
01 to ensure that there is no wire
remaining in the machine.
After the last tying operation it is
possible that some wire may remain
stuck in the tying head:
• If it does not prevent you from loa-
ding another reel, carry on working.
It will come out during tying, usually
without a problem.
• If it does prevent you from feeding
a new wire through, disconnect the
head and remove the remaining
wire by hand (See chapter “Solving
operating problems”).
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TIGHTENING THE KNOT
MAKING A TIE (the machine should be switched on).
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USER GUIDE
See attached sheet:
“APPROPRIATE TYING METHODS P18”
Hold the end of the branch and the
trellising wire firmly in your free
hand and bring the A3M V2 closer
Move the machine back firmly to release
the tying head: the wire then wraps
round the branch. Press control switch
01 to complete the tie.
The knot is made more or less tight
depending on how far you pull back
the machine: See next chapter.
The tie holds the branch on the trel-
lising wire.
Firmly place the branch + the trellising
wire inside the tying head
Position the tying head just before
the last node on the branch.
Go right up to the abutment to en-
sure that the arm closes fully and at-
taches the wire correctly.
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Position 1 = tight knot
ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF TURNS
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Position 1 = nœud serré.
Pull the machine back approximately 1
to 2 cm, then press the control switch.
To vary the number of turns, move
the wheel 01 to the right or left.
Adjustments vary from 3 to 6 turns.
The standard knot adjustment is 4
twists.
Ask your retailer to help you choose
the best compromise to suit your re-
gion, the type of wire you are using
and the tying method.
The number of twists increases the
holding power of the tie
twists
Position 2 = loose knot.
Pull the machine back approximately 3
to 4 cm, then press the control switch
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The battery has sufficient autonomy to complete 12 500 ties.
If you are thinking of doing more ties a day, we advise you to recharge the bat-
tery for at least an hour during your lunch break to achieve extra autonomy of
approximately 10000 ties.
N.B. a few minutes before your battery is completely discharged, the A3M V2 may
lose speed or no longer cut the wire.
To charge your battery, plug in the charger in a well ventilated area which is free from
inflammable products and other sources of combustible materials. The area must be
at a temperature between 10°C and 25°C and be sheltered from damp conditions.
1. Connect one end of the power cord to
the charger. r
3. When powered on, the charger initia-
lises: Green LED + Red LED light for 2 se-
conds
4. When the LEDs turn off, the charger is
ready for use
2. Connect the other end of the power
cord to the mains outlet
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
Charger Battery
A3MV2 48V
Tool carry bag
Using the charger

It is strictly forbidden to charge the batteries when the temperature in the
room is below 0°C or higher than 40°C.
When charging, the battery must not be covered and not be close to a heat
A second battery can be placed on the charger:
1. Place the battery on channel 1 of the charger
2. Once the battery is in place, the charger detects it
and begins charging:
- Channel 1: Green LED flashes quickly
3. Battery charge completion:
- Channel 1: Green LED on (not flashing). The time
needed to fully charge an 831B battery is about one
and a half hours
4. Place the battery on channel 2
5. If the battery on channel 1 is charging, the battery on
channel 2 switches to a waiting charge status:
- Channel 1: Green LED flashes quickly throughout the
charge.
- Channel 2: Green LED flashes slowly throughout the wait.
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Charging the battery
Charging a second battery

1. Place the battery (or batteries) on the charger.
NOTE: If there are two batteries on the charger, the
sleep mode will be carried out on both batteries, one
after the other.
2. Press the SLEEP button to begin the process. The
LED switches to red (not flashing) and the charging
LED flashes green.
NOTE: If there are two batteries on the charger, the
sleep mode will be carried out on both batteries, one
after the other.
3. SLEEP MODE complete:
- The charger’s LED stays red (not flashing).
- Channel1’s LED (and channel 2’s if there are 2 bat-
teries) stays green (not flashing). The battery must
be removed from the charger and stored in the case.
If the sleep process has not been followed correctly there may be a loss of
autonomy in future uses of the battery. To remedy this situation, leave the
battery on charge for between 12 and 72 hours (for extreme cases of incorrect
storage that cause an imbalance).
Full autonomy can also be recovered over several daily charges that can be spread over
the first week of work. To do this, make sure the battery remains on the charger every
night during the first week of work
Reminder: Putting the battery to sleep mode eliminates any risk of battery imbalance.
6. Once the battery on channel 1 is fully charged, the
battery on channel 2 begins charging:
- Channel 1: Green LED on and not flashing (battery
charged)
- Channel 2: Green LED flashes quickly throughout
the charge.
To keep your batteries in good condition (at the end of every pruning
season or when not used for more than 1 month) the following process
must be applied:
7. The two batteries are charged:
- Channel 1: Green LED on (stops flashing).
- Channel 2: Green LED on (stops flashing).
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Storing the battery / Putting the battery to Sleep Mode or Winter Mode
Forgetting to put your Batteries in Sleep Mode
Voie 1

Store the battery and the charger in a well ventilated area, free from inflammable pro-
ducts or heat sources, and keep out of reach of children.
Do not store empty batteries. If the battery is very flat it will no longer charge and will be
considered to be out of service.
Do not store the battery without carrying out the Sleep / Winter mode process.
Do not store batteries that are out of service, return them to your 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 mains power supply.
All failures to follow the storage and safety instructions will result in the manu-
facturer’s guarantee being voided
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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Battery storage instructions
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Please remember that the INFACO Lithium charger (Ref.: 841C2/842C2) is
for exclusive use with the F3015 Lithium batteries. It is not suitable for use
with NiMH (Metal hydride) batteries.
Charger safety
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Temperature fault on channel 1:
Flashing red LED
1. Remove the battery from channel 1 and wait
a few minutes for the battery to cool down.
2. Place the battery on the charger. If the
problem persists, please contact your approved
INFACO dealer.
Temperature fault on channel 2:
Flashing red LED
1. Remove the battery from channel 2 and wait
a few minutes for the battery to cool down.
2. Place the battery on the charger. If the
problem persists, please contact your approved
INFACO dealer.
Defective battery on channel 1:
Red LED on (not flashing)
1.Remove the battery from channel 1 and
connect to channel 2.
2. If the problem persists, remove the defective
battery from the charger and contact your ap-
proved INFACO dealer.
Batterie défectueuse sur la voie 1 : LED
rouge fixe
1. Remove the battery from channel 2 and
connect it to channel 1.
2. IIf the problem persists, remove the defective
battery from the charger and contact your ap-
proved INFACO dealer.
Voie 1 :
Voie 2 :

Lubricate at least twice a day, in the morning before you start work and at
midday, on the lubrication points shown below :
The following tasks should be carried out with the machine disconnected
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DAILY MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATE TO RESTRICT WEAR
Spray the end of the head on the blade
side
Spray inside the head
Spray the end of the head on the wire-
pinching side.
Spray beneath the metal ring.
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LUBRICATE TO MAKE YOUR WORK EASIER
Spray the point of contact between the
reel and the left cheek
Spray the point of contact between the
reel and the right cheek
Spray directly on to the wire on the reel, once or twice per reel, to help the wire
to slide more easily as it moves round the reel. We strongly recommend doing this
when the wire becomes unpleasantly difficult to pull on during the typing
operation
During the off-season, recharge your battery at least once every two months
and store your machine in a dry place at a temperature of between 10° C and
25° C maximum.
We strongly recommend that you carry out our suggested servicing routine every
year. This will allow you to start off the following season comfortably and in com-
plete safety.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
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THE LOOP NO LONGER FORMS AROUND THE BRANCH
DURING THE TYING OPERATION
A piece of wire may be stuck in the
wire pincher 01.
To release it, press pin 02 in the circular
orifice with your fingernail or using the
supplied pliers
The wire may be bent at exit 01: (no need to disconnect the machine) simply
go through the cycle empty or run the knife only and resume the tying action.
Unless stated to the contrary, these tasks should be carried out with
the machine disconnected.
OPERATING PROBLEMS
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02
01
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