Specifications

The quality and quantity of work that can be produced with the 26/26D Stitcher Head is dependent
upon the operator making all adjustments as accurately as possible and carefully maintaining the
head. The cause of staple imperfections usually can be traced to inaccurate settings or normal wear
of moving parts. In the event of trouble of this nature occurring, the operator can, by referring to
the following troubleshooting chart, quickly locate and remedy the cause or causes of the trouble.
The following is a brief list of problems and solutions which should cover the majority of situations
encountered when stitching with the 26/26D Stitching Head.
problem: Left Leg Short
solution: Lengthen the left leg. (See page 14) Check the Grip for wear and
clean, rotate or replace it if needed. (See page 22)
problem: Right Leg Short
solution: Shorten the left leg to match the right leg, then adjust both legs
to desired length by adjusting the Face Plate. (See page 15)
problem: Corner Buckled
solution: Check the Driver (9009-wire size) for a chipped corner and
rotate or replace it if needed. (See page 22) Check the tensile strength of the
wire or use thicker wire.
problem: Leg(s) Buckled
solution: If the ends of an unformed piece of wire are not smooth,
the Wire Cutters (9048) are worn. Check for wear and rotate or replace
if needed. (See page 20) Make sure the correct wire size is being used and
that the wire is straight.
problem: Crown Bent or Buckled
solution: Check Supporter Spring (9032) tension, adjust the
Supporter Spring Lever Bushing or replace the Spring if needed. Check
for correct wire size being used. Check for correct work thickness setting.
Make sure there is not too much chamfer on the Swivel or that it is worn.
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Troubleshooting (Figure 20)
Figure 20 - Troubleshooting