Traditional Tool Repair SIGNODE RC-1435-50 Instruction Manual

RC-1435-50
MANUAL SEALER
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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 os strap tension during tensioning. This could result in a sudden loss of balance
causing you to fall.
!If the load corners are sharp use edge protectors.
!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.
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 Signode
Representative.
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.
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.
CUT HAZARD
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut hands or fingers. Wear protective
gloves.
TOOL CARE
!Inspect and clean the tool daily. Replace all worn or broken parts.
!Lubricate all moving parts weekly unless otherwise specified.
WORK AREAS
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
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Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together with Signode strapping and
seals. Use of non-Signode strap and 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.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
JOINT FORMATION
!Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety instructions contained in this manual.
!This tool is a double reverse notch-joint sealers. Each notch-joint must be
inspected to make certain it has four (4) good notches. A properly formed
notch-joint will appear as shown in the illustration. If the notch-joint does not
appear as shown, then the operator must proceed as follows.
1. Make certain that the tool's operating instructions are being followed
before applying another strap.
2. Cut the strap off and apply a new strap and seal.
3. An improper formed seal which does not have four (4) good notches, could result in strap
separation. Before moving any package be certain that the seal is formed as shown.
Inspect the joint to make certain it appears as shown in the illustration. If not, remove the
broken strap and check the tool for worn or broken parts. Repair the tool for worn or
broken parts. Repair the tool before applying another strap.
MOVING AND STACKING STRAPPED LOADS
Before moving or stacking any strapped load, follow all standard industry practices regarding safe
material handling procedures.
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or simialr tools will cause tensioned strap to fly
apart with hazardous force. Use only cutters designed for cutting strap. Read the instructions in
the cutter's manual for proper procedures in cutting strap. Before using any Signode product read
its Operation and Safety Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
General Safety Information 2
Specifications 4
Operating Instructions 5
Parts List 6
Maintenance 6
Signode tools and machines are designed
and warranted to work together with
Signode strapping and seals. Use of non-
Signode strap and 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.
RC-1435-50
Part No. 004050
SPECIFICATIONS
STRAP
MODEL TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS SEALS
RC-1435-50 MAGNUS 1-1/4"
(31.7mm)
0.031" (0.79mm) Minimum
0.044" (1.11mm) Maximum
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
!Wear safety glasses which conform to ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
!Stand to one side of the strap while tensioning. Make sure all bystanders are clear before
proceeding.
!Failure to follow the above could result in serious personal injury.
NEVER HANDLE OR SHIP ANY LOAD WITH IMPROPERLY FORMED JOINTS. Misformed
joints may not secure the load and could cause serious injury. Follow the joint inspection
procedures in each sealers manual.
1. Fully open the sealer handles and position the
open jaws to one end of the seal.
2. Bring sealer handles completely together to
assure a proper notch.
3. Repeat the notching operation after moving the
sealer toward the opposite end of the seal.
4. Remove the sealer. Cut the strap end with an approved cutter placed as close to the seal as
possible.
5. To avoid contact with sharp end of the strap, retract the strap end back into the strap
dispenser.
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