Traditional Tool Repair DS-225 User manual

DS-225 MANUAL SEALER
Part No. 306220
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. 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 ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
2. 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.
3. CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut
hands or fingers. Wear protective gloves.
4. 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 Acme
Representative.
5. TOOL CARE.
Take good care of the tool. Inspect and clean it
daily, lubricate it weekly. Replace any worn or
broken parts.
6. WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
7. TENSIONING STRAP.
When tensioning strap use proper tensioner for
specific strap sizes. Read the tensioner's
operation and safety manual.
Several combinations of strap, seals and tools can be
used with this sealer. Use the correct Acme products
for your application. If you need help contact your
Acme Representative.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR TOOL
OPERATION
1. Before using this sealer, read all the instructions
in this Operation, Parts and Safety Manual.
2. Always lift and carry the tool by the tool handle
knob. Lifting the tool at any other point may
expose the hand to a "pinch point."
3. Make sure the sealer jaws are placed directly on
the seal.
4. While sealing, position yourself to one side of the
tensioned strap.
5. This tool is a single crimp sealer that requires
two or four sealing operations for each seal
depending on the seal being used. A properly
crimped seal will appear as shown in the
illustrations below.
1036LG
If the crimped seal does not appear as shown,
inspect the tool for worn and/or damaged parts.
Replace tool parts as needed. Do not ship any
loads secured with improperly crimped seals.
Seal must be properly crimped.
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 Acme
product read its operation and safety manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
For use with 1-1/4" High Tensile steel strapping .025"
to .035" thick.
This tool uses the following seal: 1036LG.
Number of crimping operations per seal: 4 crimps
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fully open the sealer handles and place the open
jaws to one end of the seal.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued
2. Bring the sealer handles completely together to
assure a proper crimp.
3. Remove the sealer. Place the sealer on the seal
and apply remaining crimps (1 or 3) in
appropriate positions by bringing the handles
completely together. Remove the sealer when
through.
NOTE: If the gauge of the strap being used will not
allow it to be bent, cut the strap supply as close to
the seal as possible using an approved strap cutter.
4. To avoid contact with the sharp end of the strap,
retract the strap end back into the strap
dispenser.
PARTS LIST
KEY QTY PART# DESCRIPTION
1 3 003911 Grip lock nut
2 2 020386 Side plate
3 2 020387 Jaw pin
4 3 003974 Fulcrum pin
5 4 020388 Tie bolt spacer
6 1 020391 Locking pawl
7 1 020392 Locking pawl spring
8 4 020385 Jaw
9 4 004049 Link pin
10 1 422002 Upper handle arm assembly
KEY QTY PART# DESCRIPTION
11 1 020384 Large toggle link
12 1 020393 Short toggle link
13 1 020383 Crimper
14 1 020389 Holding pawl spring
15 1 020390 Holding pawl
16 3 003972 Tie bolt
17 2 020378 Grip
18 1 584-1188 Nameplate
19 1 422004 Lower handle arm assembly
20 1 003132 Caution plate
When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number and name. All recommended spare parts are underlined
and should be stocked.
For Parts Support Call 1-800-541-5736
MAINTENANCE
Inspect tool daily for worn or broken parts
and replace if necessary. Clean and apply light
machine oil to all moving parts - weekly.
For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699
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