ITW Signode RCD-1435 Instruction Manual

OPERATION, PARTS
AND SAFETY MANUAL
RCD-1435/3435
MANUAL SEALERS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS ITW SIGNODE PRODUCT
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT DESTROY
It is the customer’s responsibility to have all
operators and servicemen read and understand
this manual.
Contact your local representative for
additional copies of this manual.
ITW Signode India Limited, Rudraram Village, Patancheru Mandal,
Sangareddy Tq., Medak Dist.-502329, A.P., India. E-mail: [email protected]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY.
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD.
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the load can result
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.
Failure to place the strap properly around the load or an unstable or shifted load
could result in a sudden loss of strap tension during tensioning. This could result in
a sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
Read the tool’s operating instructions. 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.
2. TRAINING.
This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you
receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your
ITW Signode Representative.
3. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in severe eye injury or
blindness. Always wear safety glasses with side shields which conform to
IS standard.
4. FALL HAZARD.
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when operating the tool can cause you to fall.
Do not use the tool when you are in an awkward position.
5. CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut hands or fingers. Wear protective
gloves.
6. TOOL CARE.
Take good care of the tool. Inspect and clean it daily, lubricate it weekly and adjust when
necessary. Replace any worn or broken parts.
7. WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
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Use the correct ITW Signode products for your application. If you need help contact your
ITW Signode Representative.
ITW Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together with
ITW Signode strapping and seals. Use of non-ITW Signode strap, seals and/or manufactured
or specified replacement parts may result in strap breakage or joint separation while applying
strapping to a load or during normal shipping and handling. This could result in severe
personal injury.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR TOOL OPERATION
1. OPERATION SEQUENCE.
Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety Instructions contained in this manual.
2. This tool is a double reverse notch type sealer. A properly formed
joint will appear as shown in the illustration. An improperly formed
seal which does not have four good notches could result in strap
separation which can result in serious personal injury or death. If the
joint does not appear as shown, then the operator must proceed as
follows:
A. Ensure that the tool’s operating instructions are being followed before applying another
strap.
B. Cut the strap off and apply another.
If the joint still does not appear as shown, then inspect the tool for worn and/or damaged
parts. Replace tool parts as needed. BEFORE MOVING ANY PACKAGE BE CERTAIN
THAT THE SEAL IS FORMED WITH FOUR GOOD NOTCHES AS SHOWN. Misnotched
joints may not secure the load and could cause serious injury.
3. Tuck strap end back into the dispenser when not in use.
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
FLYING STRAP HAZARD.
Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or similar tools will cause tensioned strap to fly
apart with hazardous force. Use only cutters designed for cutting strap. Read the instructions in
the cutters manual for proper procedure in cutting strap. Before using any ITW Signode product
read its Operation and Safety Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
General Safety Instructions 2
Specifications 4
Operating Instructions 5
Parts List 6
ITW Signode tools and machines are
designed and warranted to work together with
ITW Signode strapping and seals. Use of non-
ITW Signode strap, seals and/or manufactured
or specified replacement parts may result in
strap breakage or joint separation while
applying strapping to a load or during normal
shipping and handling. This could result in
severe personal injury.
RCD-1435
Part No. 020350
RCD-3435
Part No. 020560
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
STRAP
MODEL TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS SEALS
RCD-1435 1 1/4” 0.035" 114P
(31.75mm) (0.88mm)
Magnus
RCD-3435 3/4" 0.025" to 0.035" 34HOC
(19mm) (0.63- 0.88 mm)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Wear safety glasses which conform to IS standard. Stand to one side of the tensioned
strap while sealing. Maintain proper footing and balance. Make sure all bystanders are
clear before proceeding.
1. Fully open sealer handles and center the
open jaws on the seal.
JOINT INSPECTION
This tool in a double reverse notch type
sealer. A properly formed joint will appear as
shown in the illustration. An improperly
formed seal which does not have four good
notches could result in strap separation which
can result in serious personal injury or death.
If the joint does not appear as shown, then
the operator must proceed as follows:
2. Bring sealer handles completely together
to assure a proper notch.
3. Remove sealer and inspect strap joint for
proper formation. Cut strap end with
cutter placed close to seal.
4. To avoid contact with sharp end of strap,
retract strap end back into strap
dispenser.
A. Ensure that the tool's operating
instructions are being followed before
applying another strap.
B. Cut the strap off and apply another.
If the joint still does not appear as shown,
then inspect the tool for worn and/or
damaged parts. Replace tool parts as
needed. BEFORE MOVING ANY
PACKAGE BE CERTAIN THAT THE
SEAL IS FORMED WITH FOUR GOOD
NOTCHES AS SHOWN. Misnotched
joints may not secure the load and could
cause serious injury.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Clean the tool and apply light machine
oil to all moving parts on a weekly basis.
2. Inspect the tool before each use for worn
or broken parts. Replace parts if
necessary.
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RCD - 1435 PARTS LIST
Key Quantity Part No. Description
1 3 020370 SHCS, 5/16-24 x 2 1/16
22020369 Sideplate
3 2 020378 Handlegrip
43020366 Jawpin
5 1 020368 Spacer
64020365 Jaw
72020361 Togglelink pin
81020367 Notcher
91020360 Togglelinkfemale
10 2 020362 Short link
11 1 020359 Togglelink male
12 1 020373 Upperhandlearm assy
15 1 020363 Short link pin
16 1 020355 Latchtriggerpin
17 1 020357 Triggerspring
18 1 020364 Linkpin
19 1 020356 Latchtrigger
20 1 020358 Triggerspacer
21 1 020354 Latchspring
22 1 020353 Latchspacer
23 1 020351 Latch
24 3 004964 Flexloc nut, thin, 5/16-24
25 1 003132 Dangersign
26 1 002480 Nameplate
27 2 004939 Drivescrew
28 1 020375 Lowerhandlearm assy
• When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number and description.
• All recommended spare parts are underlined and should be stocked.
• Standard hardware parts may be obtained from local hardware suppliers.
WARNING
Allparts mustbe periodicallyinspected and
replaced if worn or broken. Failure to do
this can affect a product's operation and
can result in personal injury.
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FOR 1-1/4" (31.75 mm) STRAP
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RCD-3435 PARTS LIST
Key Quanity Part No. Description
1 3 004972 SHCS, 5/16-24 x 1 3/4
22020554 Sideplate
3 2 020378 Handlegrip
43020573 Jawpin
5 1 020577 Spacer
62020556 Jaw
72
020571 Toggle link pin
81
020559 Notcher
91020568 Link
10 2 020569 Short link
11 1 020567 Longlink
12 1 020565 Upperhandle arm assy
13 1 020557 Leftjaw
14 1 020558 Right jaw
16 1 020574 Triggerpin
17 1 020563 Triggerspring
18 1 020572 Linkpin
19 1 020566 Trigger
20 1 020358 Triggerspacer
21 1 020564 Latchspring
22 1 020576 Latchspacer
23 1 020351 Latch
24 3 004964 Flexloc nut, thin, 5/16-24
25 1 003132 Dangersign
26 1 002480 Nameplate
27 2 004939 Drivescrew
28 1 020555 Lower handlearmassy
• When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number and description.
• All recommended spare parts are underlined and should be stocked.
• Standard hardware parts may be obtained from local hardware suppliers.
WARNING
Allparts mustbe periodicallyinspected and
replaced if worn or broken. Failure to do
this can affect a product's operation and
can result in personal injury.
FOR 3/4" (19mm) STRAP
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NEW TOOL WARRANTY
ITW Signode India Limited warrants that a new ITW Signode strapping tool will operate per functional specifications
for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of shipment to the owner's place of business. Normal wearing parts,
as outlined in the Operation, Parts & Safety manual, are covered by a thirty (30) day warranty unless, in ITW
Signode's judgement, these parts have been subjected to abnormal or extreme usage. ITW Signode's sole
liability hereunder will be to repair or replace, without charge, F.O.B. ITW Signode Rudraram works, any tool
which proves to not operate per functional specifications within the stated period. ITW Signode reserves the
right to replace any tool which proves not to operate per functional specifications with a new or like-new tool of
the same model if in ITW Signode's judgement such replacement is appropriate. Any new replacement tool
provided to an owner will carry a full sixty (60) day warranty. Any warranty repaired tool or like-new replacement
tool will carry a warranty for the balance of the time remaining on the initial sixty (60) day warranty. This warranty
will be extended to compensate for the time the tool is in ITW Signode's possession for warranty repairs.
This warranty is void as to any tool which has been: (I) subjected to mis-use, misapplication, accident,
damage, or repaired with other than genuine ITW Signode replacement parts, (II) improperly maintained, or
adjusted, or damaged in transit or handling; (III) used with improperly filtered, unlubricated air or improper
strapping material, (IV) in ITW Signode's opinion, altered or repaired in a way that affects or detracts from the
performance of the tool.
ITW SIGNODE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
OR OTHERWISE EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE AND ITW SIGNODE'S LIABILITY AS ASSUMED ABOVE IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHERS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE TOOL.
IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT ITW SIGNODE SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR PRODUCTION, SPOILAGE OF MATERIALS, INCREASED COSTS OF OPERATION
OR OTHERWISE.
Considerable effort has be made to ensure that this product conforms to our high quality standards. However,
should you experience any difficulties, please contact your Sales Representative providing samples and the
manufacturing code specified on the tool.
Thank you for your help.
ITW Signode India Limited, Rudraram Village, Patancheru Mandal,
Sangareddy Tq., Medak Dist.-502329, A.P., India. E-mail: [email protected]
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