3M 3M-Matic 8000af - Changing Tape Leg Length

North American - ENG
Date Released:
October 2018
3M-Matic
™
8000af - Type 11800
Page 42
44-0009-2153-4 / ECO# 0078045
14.2 Changing the Tape Leg Length (from 70 to 50mm [2-3/4 to 2 inches])
The following changes to the case sealer frame and upper/lower taping heads allows
taping of boxes 95mm [3-3/4 inch] minimum height with box widths greater than
195mm [7-3/4 inch].
Case Sealer Frame
1. Crank upper taping head frame up high enough to allow clearance for removal of
lower taping heads.
2. Remove the stop bracket (Figure 14-3C) from normal position "A" and fasten in lower
position "A-A". Relocate stop brackets on both columns.
Taping Heads
3. Lift lower taping head, shown in Figure 14-3B, straight up to remove it from machine bed.
4. Refer to Manual 2, "Adjustments – Changing Tape Leg Length" for taping head setup.
5. Replace taping heads in case sealer, reverse of disassembly.
Important – Taping heads weigh approximately 7.2 kg [16 lbs]. Use proper body
mechanics when lifting or holding taping head.
Figure 14-3 Removing Taping Heads from Case Sealer
• To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards:
− Keep hands and  ngers away from tape cuto blades under orange blade guards.
The blades are extremely sharp.
C
A
B
Warning
14. Special Set-Up Procedure (continued)