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Tape Leg Length
1. Remove and retain two hex head screws and
remove the brush from normal position “A” on
side frame.
2. Remount and secure brush in position “A-A” on
side frame forward of normal location using
original fasteners.
3. Remove cut-off bracket extensions from position
"B".
4. Remount cut-off bracket extensions in forward
position “B-B”.
5. Remove and retain the one-way tension roller
assembly from slot “C” in frame.
6. Remount tension roller assembly near top of slot
“C-C” in frame using original fasteners.
7. Adjust tension roller according to "Leading Tape
Leg Length Adjustment" above.
LEADING TAPE LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT –
Figure 5-6
The one-way tension roller position is adjustable to
control the leading tape leg length.
Moving this roller farther away from the box top or
bottom surface will decrease the leading leg length.
Moving it closer to the box top or bottom surface will
increase the leading leg length.
CHANGING TAPE LEG LENGTH FROM 70 to 50 mm
[2-3/4 TO 2 INCHES] – Figure 5-7
Note – When changing tape leg length, both
upper and lower heads must be adjusted to
apply the same leg lengths.
Adjustments (Continued)
•To reduce the risk associated with sharp
blade hazards:
−Keep hands and fingers away from tape
cutoff knives under orange blade guards.
The blades are extremely sharp
WARNING
Figure 5-6 – Leading Tape Leg Length
Figure 5-7 – Changing Tape Leg Length
•To reduce the risk associated with shear,
pinch, and entanglement hazards:
−Turn air and electrical supplies off on
associated equipment before performing any
adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the
machine or taping heads
−Never attempt to work on the taping head or
load tape while the box drive system is
running
WARNING