Max Re-Bar-Tier RB397 Operating instructions

RB397(USA)
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MANUEL D'OPERATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO
RE-BAR TYING TOOL
OUTIL POUR LIER LES BARRES D'ARMATURE
HERRAMIENTA LIGADORA DE BARRAS DE RE-
FUERZO
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
AVANT DíUTILISER CET OUTIL, LIRE CE MANUEL ET LES CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
AFIN DE GARANTIR UN FONCTIONNEMENT SUR.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL EN LIEU SUR AVEC LíOUTIL AFIN DE POUVOIR LE
CONSULTER ULTERIEUREMENT.
PARA EVITAR GRAVES DAÑOS PERSONALES O EN LA PROPIEDAD.
ANTES DE EMPLEAR LA HERRAMIENTA, LEER CON ATENCIÓN Y COMPRENDER LOS
SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
ADVERTENCIA

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INDEX
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................3
2. SAFETY FEATURES..........................................................8
3. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA ..................10
4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................13
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................17
6. MAINTENANCE................................................................24
8. STORAGE ........................................................................26
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING/REPAIRS....................................27
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS ON USING THE TOOL
This equipment is a tool for use in tying re-bars.
Using this equipment for other applications or in
ways not specified in the manual may lead to se-
rious accident. Be sure to strictly observe the
items written in this manual. Persons not con-
cerned with the work, particularly children,
should be kept away from the work site and
should not be allowed to touch this equipment.
ENGLISH
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING AND IN-
STRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ CARE-
FULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS":
WARNING

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1. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
The employer and the user must make sure
that proper eye protection is worn when the
tool is being used. Eye protection equipment
must conform to the requirements of the
American National Standards Institute, ANSI
Z87.1 (Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21
DEC. 1989) and it must provide frontal and
side protection.
NOTE: Nonside-shielded spectacles and
face shields alone do not provide adequate
protection.
2. EAR PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED
IN SOME ENVIRONMENTS
Because working conditions may include ex-
posure to high noise levels that could lead to
hearing damage, the employer and the user
should make sure that necessary hearing
protection is provided and used by the oper-
ator and others in the work area.
3. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THE
TOOL
Allow no bystanders, especially children,
near the tool during its operation.
4. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN THE RAIN,
WHERE WATER IS SPLASHING, IN A
WET PLACE, OR IN A DAMP PLACE
Using the tool in these or similar conditions
will increase the risk of electric shock, dan-
gerous malfunction, and overheating.
5. INSPECT THE PARTS BEFORE MOUNT-
ING THE BATTERY PACK
•Examine the screws to make sure they are
securely tightened.
Incomplete tightening may result in an ac-
cident or breakage. If a screw is loose,
retighten it completely.
•Inspect parts for damage.
Parts will wear over periods of use. Look
also for missing and defective parts and for
parts of poor quality. If a part must be re-
placed or repaired, purchase the replace-
ment part at an authorized MAX Co., Ltd.
distributor.
Use only genuine authorized replacement
parts.
6. BE SURE TO SET THE MAIN SWITCH TO
OFF, TO LOCK THE TRIGGER, AND DE-
TACH THE BATTERY PACK WHEN
CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK, WHEN
REPLACING OR ADJUSTING THE TIE-
WIRE, WHEN ABNORMALITIES OCCUR,
AND WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT BE-
ING USED
Leaving the equipment switched on in these
situations may cause breakdowns or dam-
age.
7. KEEP FINGERS AND BODY PARTS
CLEAR OF THE FEEDER ARM AND CURL
GUIDE AT ALL TIMES
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Examine tightness
LOCK
OFF

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8. KEEP FINGERS AND BODY PARTS
AWAY FROM THE TIE-WIRE REEL WHEN
TOOL IS IN OPERATION
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
9. DO NOT POINT THE TOOL AT ANYONE
Personal injury may result if the tool catches
an operator or anyone working near him.
While working with the tool, be extremely
careful not to bring hands, legs, and other
body parts near the arm of the tool.
10. WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN OPERATION
KEEP YOUR FINGERS OFF THE TRIG-
GER
Failure to do so may cause accidental tying,
leading to serious injury.
11. NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL UNDER
ANY ABNORMAL CONDITION
If the tool is not in good working order, or if
any abnormal condition is noticed, switch it
off immediately (set the Main switch at OFF),
lock the Trigger and have it examined and
repaired.
12. AFTER BATTERY INSTALLATION IF THE
TOOL OPERATES WITHOUT THE TRIG-
GER BEING PULLED OR THE OPERA-
TOR NOTICES UNUSUAL HEAT, SMELL,
OR SOUND, DISCONTINUE OPERATION
Failure to do so may lead to serious injury.
Return to dealer for safety inspection.
13. NEVER MODIFY THE TOOL
Modifying the tool will impair performance and
operating safety. Any modification may lead to
serious injury and void the tool warranty.
14. MAINTAIN THE TOOL IN GOOD OPERAT-
ING CONDITION
To secure operating safety and ensure top
performance, keep the tool free of wear and
damage. Also keep the tool's hand grip dry
and clean, especially free of oil and grease.

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15. USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED BATTERY
PACK
Use only MAX JPL914 battery pack. If the
tool is connected to a power supply other
than the authorized pack, such as a re-
chargeable battery, a dry cell, or a storage
battery for use in automobiles, the tool may
be damaged, break down, overheat, or even
catch on fire. Do not connect this tool to any
power supply except the MAX JPL914 bat-
tery pack.
16. TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE,
FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY BEFORE
USE
A new battery pack or one not used for ex-
tended periods may have self-discharged
and thus may need recharging to restore it to
a fully charged condition. Before operating
the tool, make sure to charge the Battery
pack with the designated MAX Battery charg-
er JC928.
17. BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTION
1 Use only MAX Battery charger JC928
and Battery Pack JPL914
Failure to do so may cause the Battery to
overheat or catch fire leading to serious
injury.
2 Charge the Battery from AC 120V wall
sockets
Failure to do so may result in overheating,
or inadequate charging possibly causing
serious injury.
3 Never use a transformer
4 Never connect the Battery charger to
an engine generator direct-current
power supply
The charger will break down or be dam-
aged from burning.
5 Avoid charging the Battery pack in the
rain, in a damp place, or where water is
splashing
Charging a damp or wet Battery pack will
cause an electric shock or a short circuit
that may lead to damage from burning
and even the tool catching on fire.
JPL914
JC928
JC928
AC 120V

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6 Do not touch the power cord or plug
with a wet hand or glove
This may cause injury from electric shock.
7 Do not put a cloth or any other cover
on the Battery charger while the Bat-
tery pack is being charged
This will cause overheating and damage
from burning, or the Charger may even
catch fire.
8 Keep the Battery pack and Battery
charger away from heat and flames
9 Do not charge the Battery pack near
flammable materials
10Charge the Battery pack in a well ven-
tilated place
Avoid charging the Battery pack where it
will be in direct sunlight.
11Charge the Battery pack in a tempera-
ture range of 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
12Avoid continual use of the Battery
charger
Rest the Charger for 15 minutes between
charges to avoid functional trouble with
the unit.
13Any objects that block the ventilation
holes or Battery pack receptacle may
cause electric shock or functional
troubles
Operate the charger free of dust or other
foreign materials.
14Handle the power cord carefully
Do not carry the Battery charger by its
power cord. Do not use the power cord to
disconnect it from a wall socket; this will
damage the cord and break the wires or
cause a short circuit. Do not let the power
cord contact sharp edged tools, hot mate-
rials, oil, or grease. A damaged cord must
be repaired or replaced.
15Do not charge non rechargeable bat-
teries with this charger.

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16This charger is not intended for use by
children or disabled persons without
supervisor.
17Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the
charger.
18Put a pack cap on the terminal of the
Battery pack
When the Battery pack is not in use, put a
pack cap on its terminal to prevent short
circuits.
19Do not let the terminal (metal compo-
nent) of the Battery pack short-circuit
A short circuit in the terminal will generate
a large current, causing to overheat the
Battery pack and become damaged.
20Do not leave or store the tool in a vehi-
cle or in direct sunlight during sum-
mer. Leaving the tool in high
temperature conditions may cause the
battery pack to deteriorate.
21Do not store a fully discharged battery
pack. If a fully discharged battery pack
is removed from the system and left for
a long period of time, it may become
damaged. Recharge the battery imme-
diately when it has been discharged.
18. WEAR SAFETY GLOVES WHILE OPER-
ATING THE TOOL
The finish tie has sharp edges. To avoid seri-
ous injures, be careful not to touch the sharp
edges. MAX recommends wearing OSHA
approved safety gloves while operating the
tool.
2. SAFETY FEATURES
In order to ensure safety during operation, the
RB397 has the following safety features.
•Prior to using the tool, make sure that the
safety features function properly. If they do
not, avoid using the tool.
Trigger Lock
The Trigger can be locked preventing the tool
from operating for safety. Always keep the Trig-
ger locked when not in use.
Unless you are at tying work, set the trigger lock
to the position of LOCK and remove a battery
pack. When you start tying work, set it to the po-
sition of UNLOCK.
Pull to the left slightly and upwards to UNLOCK.
WARNING
Trigger
Trigger Lock

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Curl Guide
When the Curl Guide is opened, it will emit a
beeping sound and the tool does not operate.
Curl Guide

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3. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
1. NAME OF PARTS
2. TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NO. RB397 <Battery charger>
WEIGHT 5.3lbs(Battery included) Product name MAX lithium ion battery charger
HEIGHT 12" Product code JC928
WIDTH 4-1/8" Input AC120V 50/60Hz
LENGTH 11-3/8" Output DC 7.2/10.8/14.4V 7A
DC 18/21.6/25.2/28.8V 3.9A
WRAPS PER TIE 3wraps/tie
BATTERY Li-ion14.4V/(JPL914) Weight 3.3lbs
ACCESSORIES Battery pack JPL914 (1pc.)
Battery Charger JC928
Carrying case, Belt hook
Instruction video DVD
Operating tem-
perature range
41°F to 104°F
(5°C to 40°C)
Humidity 80% RH or less
Operating temperature 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)
Humidity 80% RH or less
Window
Release lever
Release stopper
Arm
Curl guide
Trigger
Latch
Battery pack
(JPL914)
Grip
Main
switch
LED
Torque dial
Trigger lock
Reel stopper
Tie-Wire
Reel holder
Terminal
Pack cap
Battery pack (JPL914)
Belt hook
Battery pack
entry point
LED lamp (Orange)
Charging status indicator lamp
LED lamps (Red and Green)
Charging status indicator lamps
Power cord
Tightening
Torque
13.1lbF·inch
(150cNm)
Production
number
Power plug

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<Battery pack>
3. WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY CHARGER:
Use only an authorized Battery charger, MAX JC928.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
1NOISE
A-weighted single-event ------ LWA, 1s, d 86 dB
sound power level
A-weighted single event ------ LpA, 1s, d 76 dB
emission sound pressure
level at work station
These values are determined and documented in accordance to EN12549 : 1999.
2VIBRATION
Vibration characteristic value - 1.8 m/s2
These values are determined and documented in accordance to ISO 8662-11.
This value is a tool-related characteristic value and does not represent the influence to the hand-
arm-system when using the tool. An influence to the hand-arm-system when using the tool will, for
example, depend on the gripping force, the contact pressure force, the working direction, the adjust-
ment of main supply, the workpiece, the workpiece support.
3RADIATED EMISSION 30-1000 MHZ
Class B
Product name MAX lithium ion battery pack
Product code JPL914
Battery type Lithium ion battery
Nominal voltage DC14.4 V (3.6V ×4 cells)
Nominal capacity 3.0 Ah (3,000 mAh)
Charging time
(When charger JC928 is used)
Quick charging - Approximately 30 minutes (Approximately 90%
of capacity)
Full charging - Approximately 45 minutes at 77 ° F (100% of capacity)
Accessories Pack cap (For preventing short circuit)
Weight 1.1lbs
Charging temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Operating temperature 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity 80% RH or less
NAME MAX TIE-WIRE
MODEL TW897A
DIAMETER 21GA. (0.8 mm)
LENGTH 312feet/coil
TIES PER COIL RB397 Approx. 120 ties/coil
TIES PER CHARGE Approx. 1400 ties/charge

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This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B personal digital device, pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, print-
ers, etc.) certified or verified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Oper-
ation with non-certified or non-verified personal computer and/or peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception.
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the
FCC for this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your uthority to operate the equipment.
5. APPLICATIONS
* Precast plants
* Commercial buildings
* Foundations
* Road & bridge
6. APPLICABLE BAR SIZES
7. ABOUT PRODUCTION YEAR
This product bears production number in the body. The two digits of the number from left indicates
the production year.
Minimum Maximum
RB397 #3 ×#3 #5 ×#6
WARNING
(Example)
08826035D
Year 2008

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4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Charging
•Before removing the Battery pack from the
tool, set the Main switch at OFF and lock
the Trigger.
1A Pack cap that is used to prevent short cir-
cuits must be removed from the terminal of
the Battery pack.
When charging the Battery pack, remove it by
pushing on its latches from both sides while firm-
ly holding the grip of the tool.
2Plug the charger into a wall socket (120V).
The red light, a current-carrying indicator,
will flash on and off with two short (Pipi) beep
sounds.
When the orange standby light is lit
When the Battery pack is hot (after continuous
use or exposure to direct sunlight) the Charger
will automatically switch to standby to protect the
Battery. The orange standby light will be lit until
the Battery’s temperature lowers to a safe level,
The Battery will then be charged automatically.
LOCK
OFF
WARNING
Pack cap
Battery pack
Latch
Charger
Red charging lamp
Orange standby lamp

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When the Battery pack is at low tem-
perature
When the Battery pack is at low temperature, its
charging is automatically suspended until its tem-
perature increases (higher than 41°F (5°C)), in
order to protect it, even if it is set in the Charger.
Leave the Battery pack at normal temperature in
the room for some time, and then, charge it again.
When the orange standby light blinks
This indicates the Battery cannot be charged.
Unplug the Charger and check the charging re-
ceptacle. If there are any foreign objects, remove
them with a soft dry cloth. If the orange light still
blinks or there are no foreign objects, there may
be a problem with the battery or charger. Return
to dealer for service.
3Charge the Battery pack.
(1) Fully insert the Battery into the receptacle on
the Charger until it sits securely on the end.
(2) Charging will start automatically and will be
indicated by the red charging light with beeps.
(3) Charging time is approximately 30 minutes
(90% capacity). This will vary by temperature
and source voltage.
(4) For batteries those are at low temperatures
(50°F (10°C) or lower), charging time must
be extended longer. When charging at low
temperatures, both of the red and the orange
charging light will be lit.
4When the battery pack has been recharged,
the "red" lamp turns off and the "green" lamp
blinks.
The "green" LED lamp blinks slowly and a
long beep sounds for approximately 2 sec-
onds. Now, the battery has been recharged
to approximately 90% of its capacity. Quick
charging takes approximately 30 minutes
(however, the recharging time and capacity
slightly change depending on the ambient
temperature and power voltage).
You can use the battery pack when quick
charging is complete. However, if you leave
the battery pack on the charger, recharging
will continue. When the battery is fully re-
charged (to 100% capacity), the "green" LED
lamp lights up (and a long beep sounds for
approximately 2 seconds).
Charger
Battery pack
Orange standby lamp
Red charging lamp
The green lamp blinks.
Battery has been recharged 90%
The green lamp re-
mains lit.
Battery has been "fully" recharged.

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(1) After you have recharged the battery pack,
remove it from the charger.
(2) Unplug the charger power cord from the wall
socket.
Regarding tying times per charge, a brand-new
battery ties approximately 1600 times per
charge. The tying times per charge will be de-
creased gradually by repeated re-charge until
the Battery becomes unusable. The tying times
per charge depend on temperature and the Bat-
tery condition.
•When the battery pack is fully discharged, do
not leave it for a long time without recharging.
If the fully discharged battery pack is removed
from the system and left for a long period of
time, the battery pack may become damaged.
Recharge the battery immediately when it has
been discharged.
•Do not leave the battery pack on the charger.
If the above is not observed, a weak current
will continue to flow and the battery pack may
become damaged. When recharging is com-
plete, always remove the battery pack from the
charger.
Battery pack breakdowns
If the following conditions occur, bring the Bat-
tery and Charger to your dealer.
•The red charging lamp does not flash when the
charger plug is inserted into main power
source outlet (When the Battery pack is not in-
serted in the charger.)
•Neither the red charging lamp nor the orange
standby lamp lights or flashes when the Bat-
tery pack is inserted in the charger.
•The orange standby lamp does not change to
the red charging lamp even after more than 1
hour.
•The red charging lamp does not change from
constant to flashing light even after more than
90 minutes. (except at low temperatures)
CAUTION

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Indication of Quick Charger Lamps
∗For batteries those are at low temperatures (50°F (10°C) or lower), charging time must be extended
longer.
Charger LED lamp Buzzer sound Recharging status
Red lamp blinks. The power cord is plugged
into the receptacle.
Two short beeps (Pi, pi)
The charger is
powered. The charger power cord is plugged into a wall socket.
Red lamp lights. The battery pack is mounted.
One short beep (Pi) The battery is be- ing recharged. Quick recharging continues.
The green lamp blinks.
The battery has been re-
charged.
A long beep for approx. 2
seconds (Piii...)
The battery has
been recharged.
The battery has been recharged to ap-
prox. 90% of its capacity.
If you leave the battery pack on the
charger, recharging will continue.
The green lamp lights up. Fully recharged.
A long beep for approx. 2
seconds (Piii...)
Battery is "fully" re-
charged. Recharged to 100% capacity.
The red lamp lights up.
The orange lamp lights up. — Protective charging The battery is recharged with a low
current to protect the charger and bat-
tery.
The orange lamp lights up.
— Standby
If the temperature of the battery pack
is too high: Battery recharging starts
automatically when the temperature
drops below the limit.
If the temperature of the battery pack
is too low: Place the battery pack in a
room temperature location for a while,
then retry recharging it.
The orange lamp blinks. Not possible to recharge.
Short continuous beeps for
approx. 10 seconds
(Pi, pi, pi, pi,...)
Not possible to re-
charge.
Unable to recharge the battery.
The battery pack slot is contaminated,
or the battery pack has failed.
It blinks every second.
It remains lit.
It blinks every second.
It remains lit.
They remain lit.
It remains lit.
It blinks quickly (0.1 sec
ON and 0.1 sec OFF).

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Service Life of the Battery Pack
If any condition described below is observed, the
battery pack is at the end of its service life. Re-
place it with a new one.
•Although the battery pack has been properly
charged (fully charged), a great drop in tying
time has been noticed.
Do not charge the battery pack when this hap-
pens. If the motor’s rotational speed slows
down, the power of the battery pack is consid-
ered to be nearly depleted. Using the tool
more will cause it to overdischarge, resulting
in a shortened service life of the battery pack
and also in functional trouble of the tool’s
main body.
Do not use a battery pack when its service life
is finished.
This will cause functional trouble in the tool’s
main body. Also charging a battery pack that
is out of service life will lead to functional trou-
ble in the battery charger.
Recycling a Li-ion Battery
The MAX battery pack uses a Li-ion battery, it
may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste system. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for re-
cycling options or proper disposal.
When disposing of the battery pack, make
sure to put a pack cap on its terminal (with in-
sulating tape securing it) to prevent short cir-
cuits.
5. OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS
1. How to set the Tie-Wire
•Be sure to set the Main switch to off, to lock
the Trigger, and detach the Battery pack.
1Press the Release Lever of this equipment,
and confirm that the Release Lever is caught
in the Release Stopper.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
LOCK
OFF
WARNING
Release Stopper Release Lever

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2Peel off the tape fixing Tie-Wire by about 2"
(5cm). Stretch out the tip of the wound Tie-
Wire.
BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED TIE-
WIRE (MAX TW897A).
The use of binding wire that has not been speci-
fied may cause breakdown of this equipment.
Therefore, be sure only to use the specified MAX
TW897A. Do not use binding wire that has be-
come rusted, since the use of rusted wire will
cause equipment breakdown.
∗TW897 cannot be used for RB397.
3Push the reel stopper to release the reel
holder.
4Set the Tie-Wire in the tool by matching the
side of the Tie-Wire as shown in the picture.
Then slide the Reel stopper so that the Reel
Holder can be pushed in the Reel. Then
push the Reel Holder and fix it by sliding the
Reel stopper.
5Insert the tip of the stretched out Tie-Wire
into the Wire Guide. Then put it into the Pipe.
•Put the Wire around 4" (10cm) inside the
Pipe.
•The tip of the Tie-Wire should be straight-
ened out to allow it to pass through the wire
feeding mechanism.
When mounting the Tie-Wire, the wire may
become jammed inside the machine if the
wire tip is bent.
Tie-Wire
Reel stopper
Reel holder
Tie-Wire
Reel
holder
Reel Stopper
Feeding gears
Wire guide
Pipe
WARNING

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If the window is dirty and the pipe po-
sition can not be confirmed
Open the window and wipe off the dirt on the in-
side of the window with a soft cloth, etc. Close
the window again after cleaning to ensure that
foreign objects will not be able to enter the ma-
chine.
6Release the release stopper, and confirm
that the release lever has returned to its orig-
inal position and that the feeding gears are
clamping the Tie-Wire. This completes the
Tie-Wire mounting operation.
7 Remove the tape from the tie-wire completely.
8Remove slack from wire spool.
Make sure the Tie-Wire does not get caught be-
hind the wire spool .This could lead to jamming.
•When setting the main switch to ON, abso-
lutely do not bring your fingers close to the
binding part and rotating part of the tool's
tip.
•Do not switch the main switch ON and OFF
in rapid succession, since this operation
will cause machine breakdowns.
•Do not touch the Tie-Wire during the tying
work (while the machine is operating).
9Mount the battery pack on the tool's main
body until a click is heard. Turn the Main
Switch on.
Feeding gears
Release stopper
Release lever
Tie-Wire
Tie-Wire
WARNING

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0Unlock the Trigger before using the tool.
2. How to remove the Tie-Wire
•Be sure to turn the Main switch OFF, lock
the Trigger, and remove the Battery pack.
1Press the release lever, and confirm that the
release lever is caught in the release stop-
per.
2Remove the Tie-Wire from the wire guide.
Trigger
Trigger lock LOCK
OFF
WARNING
Release Stopper Release Lever
Wire guide Tie-Wire

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3Slide the Reel stopper to release the Reel
holder and remove the Tie-Wire.
4Mount the new Tie-Wire. (Refer to the Tie-
Wire mounting method explanation.)
When the Tie-Wire runs out of binding wire
There should be around 12" (300 mm) of the Tie-
Wire left at end of the spool. This should be dis-
charged with the old spool and be replaced with
a new one.
3. Auto Power-off feature
This Re-bar Tier have "Auto Power-off" fea-
ture, which saves the power consumption of
the Li-ion battery when the tool is not operat-
ed.
If the tool is not operated for 30 minutes, the tool
is automatically turned off. This is "Auto Power-
off".
When the power is turned off automatically, turn
the main switch OFF, then turn ON the switch
again to operate the tool.
4. Tension adjustment
1Be sure to turn the Main switch OFF, to lock
the Trigger and detach the Battery pack.
Reel
stopper
Tie-Wire
OFF