RT Series REBAR TIE MACHINE User’s Guide
WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE 1. Safety This machine is a high performance, battery operated tool. Failure to follow safety instructions may result in serious injury. 1. Ensure safety lock is on when not in use and before switching power on. 2. Authorized personal protective equipment must be worn when operating machine (minimum requirement - protective gloves). 3. Ensure body parts are well clear of moving parts (machine mouth and wire coil).
Machine Parts Wire Guide Reel Lever Reel Holder (Pin Centered Behind Reel Stay) Reel Stay Power Switch Feeding Gear Alarm Light Tension Control Dial Feeding Gear Lever Machine Arm Machine Mouth Safety Lock Trigger Battery
3. Maintenance General maintenance items below are not covered in machine warranty. Allen Keys have been provided to assist in general maintenance. Always switch power off and safety lock on before performing maintenance. Cleaning Ensure machine is cleaned after use to prevent debris from blocking tie mechanism openings (can use compressed air). Pay particular attention to the machine mouth openings.
4. Machine Operation Total Tie Diameter Range Model RT-40 RT-60 Total Tie Diameter Range (mm) 4-40 30-60 Tying Procedure 1. Ensure power is on, safety lock is off and feeding gears are closed in contact with wire. 2. Hold machine mouth over reinforcing at 45˚ to reinforcing direction (never attempt to tie diameters outside of the prescribed diameter range in table above). 3. Press trigger for operation. 4. Remove tool when tying is complete.
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