RB517 RB397 RB217 RE-BAR TYING TOOL RB517 RB397 RB217 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INDEX DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTE: Emphasizes essential information.
ENGLISH OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL INDEX 1. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS............. 3 2. RB517/397/217 SAFETY FEATURES ............................... 6 3. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA .................. 11 4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 14 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 18 6. MAINTENANCE................................................................ 27 7. CLEANING MANUAL...........................................
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
2. RB517/397/217 SAFETY FEATURES Examine tightness 3. 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. 1. INSPECT THE PARTS BEFORE MOUNTING THE BATTERY PACK • Examine the screws to make sure they are securely tightened. Incomplete tightening may result in an accident or breakage. If a screw is loose, retighten it completely. • Inspect parts for damage. Parts will wear over periods of use.
10. MAINTAIN THE TOOL IN GOOD OPERATING 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. 11. USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED BATTERY PACK If the tool is connected to a power supply other than the authorized pack, such as a rechargeable 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.
3 Never use a transformer 7 Do not put a cloth or any other cover on the Battery charger while the Battery pack is being charged This will cause overheating and damage from burning, or the Charger may even catch fire. 4 Never connect the Battery charger to an engine generator direct-current power supply The charger will break down or be damaged from burning.
12 Avoid continual use of the Battery charger Rest the Charger for 15 minutes between charges to avoid functional trouble with the unit. 18 Put 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. 13 Any 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.
15. PRIOR TO USING THE TOOL. WARNING • Make sure that the safety features function properly. If they do not, avoid using the tool. Curl Guide Curl Guide When the Curl Guide is opened, it will emit a beeping sound and the tool does not operate. Trigger Trigger Lock Trigger Lock The Trigger can be locked preventing the tool from operating for safety. Always keep the Trigger 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.
3. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA 1. NAME OF PARTS Torque and wrap dial(RB517) Window Torque dial (RB397) Feed dial (RB217) Release lever LED Release stopper Reel stopper Production number Main switch Arm Reel holder Tie-Wire Trigger lock Curl guide Trigger Grip Battery pack (JPL91430A) LED lamps (Red and Green) Charging status indicator lamps Battery pack LED lamp (Orange) entry point Charging status indicator lamp Latch Belt hook Tightening Torque 13.
Product name LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGER Product code JC925 Input AC120 V 60 Hz 2.6 A 160W Output DC14.4V 7.5A DC18V 5.4A DC25.2V 4.5A Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) Operating temperature range 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Operating humidity range 80% RH or less Product name LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK Product code JPL91430A Battery type Lithium ion battery Nominal voltage DC14.4 V (3.6V x 4 cells) Nominal capacity 3.
4. TECHNICAL DATA 1 NOISE A-weighted single-event ------ LWA, 1s, d 84 dB sound power level A-weighted single event ------ LpA, 1s, d 73 dB emission sound pressure level at work station These values are determined and documented in accordance to EN60745-1 : 2006. 2 VIBRATION Vibration characteristic value - 1.8 m/s2 These values are determined and documented in accordance to ISO 5349-1 and ISO 5349-2.
4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS Battery pack 1. Charging OFF Latch When charging the Battery pack, remove it by pushing on its latches from both sides while firmly holding the grip of the tool. LOCK Red charging lamp WARNING • Before removing the Battery pack from the tool, set the Main switch at OFF and lock the Trigger. Pack cap Charger Orange standby lamp 2 Plug 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 Battery pack is at low temperature When the Battery pack is at low temperature, its charging is automatically suspended until its temperature increases (higher than 32°F (0°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. The green lamp blinks. When the orange standby light blinks This indicates the Battery cannot be charged. Unplug the Charger and check the charging receptacle.
CAUTION • 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.
Indication of Quick Charger Lamps Charger LED lamp Red lamp blinks. It blinks every second. Buzzer sound The power cord is plugged into the receptacle. Two short beeps (Pi, pi) Red lamp lights. It remains lit. The green lamp blinks. The charger is powered. The battery pack is mounted. The battery is being recharged. One short beep (Pi) The battery has been recharged. It blinks every second. A long beep for approx. 2 seconds (Piii...) The green lamp lights up. Fully recharged. It remains lit.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Service Life of the Battery Pack If any condition described below is observed, the battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it with a new one. • Although the battery pack has been properly charged (fully charged), a great drop in tying time has been noticed. OFF CAUTION Do not charge the battery pack when this happens. If the motor’s rotational speed slows down, the power of the battery pack is considered to be nearly depleted.
Reel Stopper Tie-Wire Reel holder Tie-Wire 2 Peel off the tape fixing Tie-Wire by about 2" (5cm). Stretch out the tip of the wound Tie-Wire. 4 Set 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. BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED TIEWIRE (MAX TW897A).
If the window is dirty and the pipe position can not be confirmed Open the window and wipe off the dirt on the inside 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 machine. Feeding gears Tie-Wire WARNING • When setting the main switch to ON, absolutely do not bring your fingers close to the binding part and rotating part of the tool's tip.
RB517 2. How to remove the Tie-Wire RB217 OFF LOCK 0 Tool feeds the wire about 6" (150 mm) and cuts the wire automatically.Remove the cut end of the wire with pliers. WARNING • Be sure to turn the Main switch OFF, lock the Trigger, and remove the Battery pack. Release Stopper Release Lever Trigger Trigger lock a Unlock the Trigger before using the tool. 1 Press the release lever, and confirm that the release lever is caught in the release stopper.
3. Auto Power-off feature Tie-Wire Reel stopper 3 Slide the Reel stopper to release the Reel holder and remove the Tie-Wire. 4 Mount the new Tie-Wire. (Refer to the TieWire mounting method explanation.) This Re-bar Tier have "Auto Power-off" feature, which saves the power consumption of the Li-ion battery when the tool is not operated. If the tool is not operated for 30 minutes, the tool is automatically turned off. This is "Auto Poweroff".
Torque and wrap dial 2 This dial allows you to set 3 wraps / tie or 4 wraps / tie and also you can adjust the torque. To increase the tension, turn it in the counterclockwise. To decrease the tension, turn it in the clockwise. WARNING • When setting the main switch to ON, absolutely do not bring your hand close to the binding part or rotating part of the tip of the tool. 4 Set the Trigger Lock to UNLOCK and turn on the main switch.
4. Tension adjustment RB397 OFF 1 Be sure to turn the Main switch OFF, to lock the Trigger and detach the Battery pack. WARNING • When setting the main switch to ON, absolutely do not bring your hand close to the binding part or rotating part of the tip of the tool. Torque dial 4 Set the Trigger Lock to UNLOCK and turn on the main switch. Reinforcing bars Over-tightened 2 This dial allows you to adjust wire tension torque slightly. To increase the tension, turn it in the counterclockwise.
4. Wire length adjustment RB217 OFF 3 Mount the battery pack on the tool's main body insert the charged battery pack on to the main unit until a click is heard. 1 Be sure to turn the main switch OFF, to lock the trigger and detach the battery pack. Feed dial WARNING • When setting the main switch to ON, absolutely do not bring your hand close to the binding part or rotating part of the tip of the tool. Edge part 1 4 Set the Trigger Lock to UNLOCK and turn on the main switch.
5. For proper tightness 45° Arm 4 Cross tie. Bent the tail of the first tie before making the second tie. 1 Tilt the tool 45° angle to the crossed re-bars. Arm Re-bars 5 When you need extra tightness, place rebars at the top of the Arm part. 2 Apply the tool perpendicularly to the surface of the crossed re-bars. During tool operation • Do not move the tool during tying operation until the tool stops tying automatically. 3 Tie in alternate direction.
6. MAINTENANCE 7. CLEANING MANUAL 1 Regularly inspect the tool In order to maintain the performance of the tool, periodically clean up and inspect the tool. 2 Do not lubricate the equipment Absolutely do not lubricate this equipment. Applying lubrication will remove the grease inside of the tool, and cause problem on the tool. When the machine operates for long hours, dust and wire cuttings may adhere to the cutter section.
Cutter Cutter plate unit Cutter Fixed cutter Reverse side of the cutter Integrated unit of the cutter and pin Wire guide A Wire guide A 3. Remove the cutter and the fixed cutter, and clean them. (The removable parts are the cutter, fixed cutter, wire guide A and cutter plate unit.) 5. Fit the cutter and assemble wire guide A.
Disassembling Hexagon socket head bolt M3 × 6 (plated) RB517 RB217 Hexagon socket head bolt M3 × 5 (plated) Arm B WIRE GUIDE A Good The outer parts are aligned with each other. No gap 1. Loosen the 2 (plated) hexagon socket head bolts M3 × 5. Hexagon socket head bolt M3 × 5 (plated) No good Washer 3 × 7 Fixed cutter Step pin The outer parts are not aligned. Gap Cutter 7. Make sure that arm B is securely assembled and tighten the 2 (plated) hexagon socket head bolts M3 × 6.
Assembling Hexagon socket head bolt M3 × 5 (plated) Fixed cutter Cutter Washer 3 × 7 Large hole Small hole 5. Make sure that arm B is securely assembled and tighten the 2 (plated) hexagon socket head bolts M3 × 5. (Tightening torque: 15.2lbF·inch (172cN·m)) CAUTION • Assemble the fixed cutter so that the large hole is set to the rear side and the small hole is set to the top side. CAUTION • The (right) bolt should have the captive washer. Install the washer first and then tighten the bolt.
8. STORAGE Do not store the tool in a cold weather environment. Keep the tool in a warm area. When not in use, the tool should be stored in a warm and dry place. Keep out of reach of children. All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. REMOVE REEL OF TIE-WIRE When you have finished the Tie-Wire, remove the Tie-Wire from the tool.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING/REPAIRS The troubleshooting and/or repairs shall be carried out only by the MAX CO., LTD. authorized distributors or by other specialists. This tool alerts you to the following conditions by means of a warning sound and warning lamp. The warning lamp is illuminated or blinks, and is interlocked with the warning sound. Take a countermeasure according to the following table.
No. Normal Operation 3. Problem Trigger ON → Wire Sending of wire sent out. is stopped halfway. 4. Binding wire draws a circle. 5. Wire is subject to cutting. 6. Wire twisting takes place. Warning Sound Four short beeps repeated (Pipipipi, pipipipi, ...) Cause Tie-Wire is not set in the tool. Binding wire not of designated types has been used. Three short Binding wire has beeps repeat- been entangled ined side reel. (Pipipi, pipipi, ...
• The content of this manual might be changed without notice for improvement. ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered by a Li-ion battery which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 257 East 2nd Street Mineola, NY 11501, U.S.A. TEL: 1-800-223-4293 FAX: (516)741-3272 www.maxusacorp.com (USA Site) wis.
