Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

The tape is threaded

The tape must go around the wrap roller before

 

incorrectly.

going around the one-way tension roller.

 

 

 

 

The tape tension is too low.

Adjust the one-way tension roller.

 

 

 

 

 

Check for adhesive buildup between the

 

The knurled roller drags.

knurled roller and its shaft. Clean and lubricate

The tape leg on the

 

shaft. Remove all lubricant from roller surfaces.

 

 

Tape tracks to one side or

 

front of the box is too

Adjust the tape web alignments.

long.

drags on the support tabs of

 

applying frame.

 

 

 

 

 

The one-way tension roller is

Position the roller in its mounting slot so that

 

the tape extends just beyond the centerline of

 

not correctly positioned.

 

the applying roller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taping head is not set up

Check leg length adjustments.

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The blade is dull or has

Replace the blade .

 

broken teeth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape tension is insufficient.

Increase tape tension by adjusting the one-way

 

tension roller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adhesive buildup on the blade

Clean and adjust the blade .

 

.

 

The blade does not

The blade is not positioned

The blade is not positioned properly.

properly.

 

cut tape or the tape

 

 

 

Lubricate the blade oiler pad on the blade

end is jagged or

The blade is dry.

shredded.

guard.

 

 

The blade is in backwards.

Mount the blade so that the beveled edge is

 

away from the entrance of the head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

One or both cutter springs are

Replace the defective springs.

 

missing or stretched.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tension roller surface is not

Make sure one-way bearing is below the

 

fully contacting the taping head

surface of the tension roller. If not, press

 

frame.

bearing further into roller or replace roller.

 

 

 

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