infaco A3MV2-12V User manual

A3MV2-12V
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tying machine
Original user guide - EN

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Precautions before use 4
Protection of the environment 4
Box contents 4
General product view 5
Specifications 5
User guide 6
Use 11
Recharging the battery 13
Servicing and maintenance 15
Operating problems 17
Safety instructions 22
Guarantee conditions 23
Servicing 24
Tying method 24
Technical information 29
Declaration of conformity (ce) 30
Contents EN

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Precautions before use
WARNING. 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. The term “tools” in the war-
nings refers to your battery powered electric tool (with power cord), or your tool operating
on a battery (without 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.
Box contents
Tying machine A3MV2-12v
12V battery pouch
12V battery charger
Grease spray
Tying head unlocking key
Tool cary bag
Pincers
User guide

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General product view
Tying head
Adjustment wheel of the
number of turns
Switch
Reel of wire
Lever
12V supply cable
A3MV2 - 12 V
Rated power supply 12V
Weight of the machine alone 650 g
Battery autonomy 7000 attachments
Charging time 5 h
Opening diameter 30 mm
Available wire diameter 0,40 - 0,46 - 0,50 mm
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
Specifications

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First use
We strongly recommend that you ask for assistance from your retailer, who is authorised to
give you all the advice you need to use the machine properly and achieve a good output.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the machine.
It will take a day’s use to acquire a sound knowledge of how to operate the machine.
Charger the battery for at least 3 hours before starting your first day’s work. (See chapter
“Recharging the battery”, P. 13).
Disconnect the machine from its battery for all operations apart from tying.
Always keep your hands well away from the tying head when the machine is in
operation.
We strongly recommend that, for safety and practical reasons, you use the case provided for
carrying the machine and the battery in the workplace.
Carrying the machine
> Attach the belt around your waist.
> Place the battery on your stomach side.
> Hang the tool cary bag on your belt to store your spools and tools.
In wet weather, the battery belt must be worn under waterproof clothing to keep
the battery unit dry.
User guide

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Switching on
The tying head should be in the working position before switching on.
The machine is switched on.
• Short pressure on the switch will control only the wire cutting function.
• Sustained pressure will launch the complete tying cycle (See chapter “Making a tie”, P. 11).
Connect the battery to the machine supply cable.

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Loading the reel
The wire needs to be prepared to make it easier to feed through the machine.
1Cut the end to obtain a wire with
no bends in it. 2
Smoothe the wire for at least 40 cm.
3Clip the lever upwards. 4Clip the reel on to the machine
between cheeks.

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5Insert the wire into hole.
If you come up against an obstacle during
insertion, move the wire gently 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.
6Keep on feeding the wire through until it emerges from the tying head.
If the wire still doesn’t come out: we recommend that you disconnect the tying head (see
chapter “Operating problems” P17), check that the wire isn’t stuck and try to insert it with
the head removed.
7Unclip the brake system lever.
At the start of each reel, check that the wire
is properly rolled and doesn’t stick between
cheeks.
8Switch 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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Removing the reel
• Reel with remaining wire
• Empty reel
Clip lever upwards to allow the wire free
movement through the passage.
Pull the reel to unclip it from the machine.
Pull directly on the reel to unclip it from
the machine.
Carry out a visual check on wire exit 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 loading 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 “Operating problems”, P. 17.

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USE
Making a tie
2Firmly place the branch + the
trellising wire inside the tying
head.
Go right up to the abutment to ensure
that the arm closes fully and attaches the
wire correctly.
1Hold the end of the branch and the
trellising wire firmly in your free
hand and bring the A3MV2 closer.
Position the tying head just before
the last node on the branch.
3Move the machine back firmly to
release the tying head: the wire
then wraps round the branch. Press
control switch to complete the tie.
The knot is made more or less tight
depending on how far you pull back the
machine (see next chapter).
4The tie holds the branch on the
trellising wire.

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Tightening the knot
Adjusting the number of turns
To vary the number of turns, move the wheel to the right or left
Adjustments vary from 3 to 6 turns. The number of twists increases the holding power of the
tie. The standard knot adjustment is 4 twists.
Ask your retailer to help you choose the best compromise to suit your region, the type of wire
you are using and the tying method.
Position 1 = tight knot.
Pull the machine back approximately 1 to
2 cm, then press the control switch.
Position 2 = loose knot.
Pull the machine back approximately 3 to
4 cm, then press the control switch.
twist 3 turns twist 6 turns

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Recharging the battery
Disconnect connector on the A3MV2 3from the battery 2.
Connect plug on the charger to the 230 V 50 Hz supply in a well-ventilated room free of
inflammable products and sources of ignition.
Connect connector on the charger 1to connector on the battery 2.
The charger starts to work automatically as soon as the battery is connected.
A orange indicator light glows steady during the charging time. When the battery is fully
charged, the indicator light turns green and the charger supplies a holding charge.
If the indicator light on your charger does not light up, leave your battery connected and,
at the same time, disconnect the plug (230 V) from your charger and re-connect it until the
orange indicator lights light up.
For information, it takes about 5 hours to charge up the battery belt. Do not leave your
battery on charge for more than 15 hours.
The battery has sufficient autonomy to complete between 7000 and 8000 ties.
If you are thinking of doing more than 8000 ties a day, we advise you to:
1. Either recharge the battery for at least an hour during your lunch break to achieve
extra autonomy of approximately 3000 ties.
2. Or buy the 2-battery option.
N.B. a few minutes before your battery is completely discharged, the A3MV2 may lose speed
or no longer cut the wire.
Charger
indicator light
= in charge
= loaded
Battery
pack
A3MV2
2
1
3
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger to avoid damage caused by a possible
power surge in your electricity supply.
Using a charger or battery other than those made by us is strictly prohibited as there
is a risk of breakdown or accident; such use will cancel the manufacturer’s guarantee.
It is essential to recharge the battery at least every three months during the off-season.
Safety instructions for batteries :
When on charge, the battery should be placed in a room, open to the air, out of its
carrying case.
The room temperature should be between 10° C and 25° C and should not be
damp.
The battery should not be covered or close to a heat source.
Never try to open it for any reason whatsoever.
Never place it in contact with water.
Check that it is clean and dry before putting it on charge.
Environmental protection instructions :
Batteries known under the abbreviation NiCd contain Cadmium; those known under
the abbreviation NiMh contain Metal hydride.
Worn or faulty batteries must be recycled in compliance with directive 91/157/EEC.
Do not throw the battery out with the household rubbish; do not throw it into
flames or water.
Do not open the battery/ machine.
Drop the battery/ machine off with an INFACO approved retailer.
The A3M charger should only be used with the A3M batteries provided for the
purpose.
It is formally prohibited to use the A3M charger to recharge a non-rechargeable
battery. This would lead to serious damage.

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Servicing and maintenance
Daily maintenance
Lubricate at least twice a day :
- in the morning before you start work
- at midday
Lubricate at the points shown below:
The following tasks should be carried out with the machine disconnected.
• 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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Spray the point of contact between the
reel and the cheeks
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
• Lubricate to make your work easier
Annual maintenance
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 complete safety.

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Operating problems
The loop no longer forms during the tying operation
2. The wire may be bent at exit 3: (no need to
disconnect the machine)
Simply go through the cycle empty or run the knife
only and resume the tying action.
These tasks should be carried out with the machine disconnected.
1
2
1. A piece of wire may be stuck in the wire pincher 1:
To release it, press pin 2in the circular orifice with your fingernail or using the supplied
pliers.
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3. The wire is jammed
Try first of all to take hold of the wire at the back of the machine and push it forwards.
• If the wire emerges switch the machine back on.
Press control switch to carry out a short cut, then resume tying operations.
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
• If the wire does not emerge, pull it right out of the machine.
To do this: unclip lever.
Thread the wire through until it emerges.
Switch the machine back on and press
control switch to carry out a short cut.
Unclip lever and resume tying operations.
Remove the wire; it may be jammed
because of a bend, in which case you will
need to pull firmly to remove it.
Then straighten the
wire so that it threads
smoothly.

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Push rod 1, which hits against ring 2when the wire is cut, sometimes goes out of its
trajectory and become stuck on the outer edge of ring.
The arm 3often remains locked and can’t open completely. Do not try to force arm open
as you may damage the mechanism.
Bring tying head in to a central working position, following the arrow below. Then take
hold of ring and move it forwards and backwards until the push rod returns to its position
beneath ring.
It is normal for the tying head to resist and make you force it to bring it back into its operating
position.
Ring is released when the push rod has returned to its initial position. The arm must be fully
open. Check that the tying head can turn freely again.
You can then switch the machine back on and resume tying operations.
The machine no longer operates, the tying head is stuck
Ring
Push rod
Arm
2
1
3

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3Take hold of tying head 01 and pull
it to remove it from the body of the
machine. (1).
Once you have disconnected the tying
head, remove the end-of-reel wire 01
from the tying head (2).
You can also take the opportunity to
insert the new wire, as it will be easier to
thread through.
At the end of the reel, some wire is stuck in the tying head
90°
Screw
1Pivot tying head 90° to gain access
to screw.
2Use key (provided in the case) to
loosen screw by approximately 4 or
5 turns.
To avoid the risk of losing screw, we
recommend that you do not unscrew it
completely.
(1)
(2)