Specifications

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PROBLEM: Left Leg Too Long / Right Leg Too Short
SOLUTION: Adjust the position of the Cutter Block Assembly by moving it
away toward the Head. (See page 16)
PROBLEM: Staple Legs Too Long or Too Short
SOLUTION: Correct the overall wire draw by repositioning the Feed Slide
within the G8 Head. (See Page 17)
PROBLEM: Left Leg Missing
SOLUTION: Straighten the wire. (See page 14) The Wire Holder Assembly is
not aligned properly with the groove in the Bender Bar.
PROBLEM: Legs are Spread or Contracted
SOLUTION: Straighten the wire. (See page 14)
PROBLEM: Legs Stray Forward or Backward Consistently
SOLUTION: The Clincher Points are not aligned properly front to back. (See
page 18) Straighten the wire. (See page 14)
PROBLEM: Stitch Stray Randomly In and Out and Front to Back
SOLUTION: Straighten the wire. (See page 14) Make sure the Cutters are
aligned properly. (See page 23) Check the tensile strength of the wire or use
thicker wire.
PROBLEM: Partially Formed Stitches
SOLUTION: The Bender Bar Latch is not engaging with the Driver Bar, either
may be worn. The Bender Bar Stop Screw is set too low. (See page 20)
PROBLEM: Weak crown, crown breaks off after stitch
SOLUTION: Align the Wire Holder with the grooves in the Bender Bar
(See page 14). Check the tensile strength and size of the wire being used.
PROBLEM: No wire being drawn
SOLUTION: Make sure the Feed Release Handle is turned to the “on”
position and the Feed Gears engaged. (See page 13)
Figure 23 - Troubleshooting