infaco A3M V2.0 Installation and operation manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
A3M V2.0 TYING MACHINE:
English

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CONTENTS
General presentation P. 1
Using your machine for the first time
PRE
P. 2
Carrying the machine P. 2
Switching on P. 3
Loading the reel P. 4
Unloading the reel P. 6
User guide P. 7
Recharging the battery P. 9
Daily maintenance P. 11
Operating problems P. 13
Safety instructions P. 17
Appropriate tying method P. 18

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GENERAL PRESENTATION
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01. TOOL CARY BAG
02. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
03. 12VOLT BATTERY POUCH
04. 12VOLT BATTERY CHARGER
05. PINCERS
06. GREASE SPRAY
07. A3M V2 MACHINE
08. TYING HEAD UNLOCKING KEY
08. TYING HEAD
09. ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
Adjusts the number of turns: 3 to 6 twists.
10. MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH
Short pressure = controls the blade only.
Sustained pressure = controls the tying cycle.
11. LEVER
Used to activate a roller system to prevent the wire
from moving backwards.
12. REEL OF WIRE
Wire available in Ø 0.40 / 0.46/ 0.50 /0.55mm.
13. 12Volt SUPPLY CABLE
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BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST
TIME
Please read these instructions carefully before using the machine.
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.
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 P9 battery recharge).
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
TION
Attach the belt 01 around your waist.
Place the battery on your stomach side.
In wet weather, the battery belt must be worn under waterproof clothing to keep
the battery unit dry.
01. ELASTIC BELT WITH VELCRO
02. STORAGE POCKETS (reel, tools, etc.)
03. TOOL CARY BAG
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SWITCHING ON
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”).
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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02
03
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LOADING THE REEL
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.
Smoothe the wire for at least 40 cm.
Clip the lever 01 upwards.
Clip the reel on to the machine between
cheeks 01 and 02.
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02
01
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Insert the wire into hole 01.
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.
Keep on feeding the wire through until it
emerges from the tying head 01.
IF THE WIRE STILL DOESN’T
COME OUT: we recommend that
you disconnect the tying head
(See chapter “Operating
problems” P16), check that the
wire isn’t stuck and try to insert 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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01
02
03
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REMOVING THE REEL
REEL WITH REMAINING WIRE
Clip lever 01 upwards to allow the wire free
movement through the passage.
Pull the reel to unclip it from the machine.
EMPTY REEL
Pull directly on 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
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 “Solving
operating problems”).
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USER GUIDE
GENERAL POINTS ON TYING METHODS.
See attached sheet:
“APPROPRIATE TYING METHODS P18”
MAKING A TIE (the machine should be switched on).
Hold the end of the branch and the
trellising wire firmly in your free hand and
bring the A3M V2 closer.
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 ensure
that the arm closes fully and attaches
the wire correctly.
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 tie holds the branch on the trellising
wire.
The knot is made more or less tight
depending on how far you pull back
the machine: See next chapter.
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01
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TIGHTENING THE KNOT
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.
ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF TURNS.
To vary the number of turns, move the
wheel 01 to the right or left.
The number of twists increases the
holding power of the tie.
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
region, the type of wire you are using
and the tying method.
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3 to 6
twists
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY
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 A3M V2 may
lose speed or no longer cut the wire.
Disconnect connector 03 on the A3M V2 from the battery (connector 02).
Connect plug 04 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 01 on the charger to connector 02 on the battery.
The charger starts to work automatically as soon as the battery is connected.
Indicator light 05 remains lit throughout charging. It starts flashing when your battery
is fully charged. 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.
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02
03
04
Charger
Battery pack
A3M V2
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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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DAILY MAINTENANCE
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.
LUBRICATE TO RESTRICT WEAR
Spray the end of the head on the blade side.
Spray the end of the head on the
wire-pinching side.
Spray inside the head.
Spray beneath the metal ring.
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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.
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.
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OPERATING PROBLEMS
Unless stated to the contrary, these tasks should be carried out with the
machine disconnected.
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.
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02
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THE WIRE HAS RETREATED INSIDE THE MACHINE
Try first of all to take hold of the wire at the back of the machine (area 01) and push it
forwards. If the wire emerges (area 03) switch the machine back on and press
control switch 01 to carry out a short cut, then resume tying operations.
If the wire does not emerge, unclip lever 01
and pull it right out of the machine.
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 through the machine.
Thread the wire through until it emerges
(area 01). Switch the machine back on and
press control switch 02 to carry out a short
cut .
Unclip lever 01 and resume tying
operations .
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01
03
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02
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THE TYING HEAD IS STUCK, THE MACHINE NO LONGER OPERATES
Push rod 01, which hits against ring 02
when the wire is cut, sometimes goes out
of its trajectory and become stuck on the
outer edge of ring 02. The arm 03 often
remains locked and can’t open completely
Do not try to force arm 03 open as you
may damage the mechanism.
Bring tying head 01 in to a central
working position, following the arrow
below. Then take hold of ring 02 and
move it forwards and backwards until the
push rod returns to its position beneath
ring 02.
It is normal for the tying head 01 to resist
and make you force it to bring it back into
its operating position.
Ring 02 is released when the push rod has returned to its initial position. The arm 03
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.
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02
01
01
02
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03
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AT THE END OF THE REEL, SOME WIRE IS STUCK IN THE TYING HEAD
Pivot tying head 01 90° to gain access to
screw 02.
Use key 01 to loosen screw 02 by
approximately 4 or 5 turns.
To avoid the risk of losing screw 02, we
recommend that you do not unscrew it
completely.
Take hold of tying head 01 and pull it to
remove it from the body 02 of the machine.
Once you have disconnected the tying head,
remove the end-of-reel wire 01 from the tying
head. You can also take the opportunity to
insert the new wire, as it will be easier to
thread through.
Before you put the head back on, we
recommend lubricating the shaft with guide
pin 01.
Put the tying head back on, positioning guide
pin 01 opposite its housing. Then tighten
screw 02 to complete the operation.
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01
02
02
01
02
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02
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Disconnect the machine from its battery for all operations apart from tying
DO NOT LEAVE THE TYING MACHINE SWITCHED ON DURING TRANSPORT.
The tying machine must be disconnected from its battery for the following operations:
- When you are putting on or removing the battery belt.
- For all repair or maintenance jobs on the tying machine.
When the machine is in operation, always remember to keep your hands away from the tying
head.
Never leave your battery on charge for more than 15 hours.
Do not work with the tying machine if you are tired or if you don’t feel well.
Wear non-skid shoes.
Do not leave the machine within the reach of children or visitors.
Do not use the machine if there is a risk of fire or explosion, e.g. the presence of
inflammable liquids or gases.
Never carry the charger by its cable. Keep the cable away from heat, oil and cutting edges.
Never place the charger in contact with water.
Never use the machine at night or in poor light without setting up extra lighting.
This machine does not cause vibrations or jerks.
Do not leave the machine on the ground and do not leave it exposed to bad weather.
When using the machine, keep both feet firmly on the ground and stay as well balanced as
possible.
If the supply cable on your charger is damaged, have it changed by the INFACO factory or an
approved A3M retailer.
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