Rev 32, 01/11/13 Copyright © 2013, Tipper Tie, Inc., All rights reserved 2
Disclaimer of Liability
Tipper Tie shall not be liable to any person for any defects or damages to persons or property resulting
directly or indirectly from: (1) any neglect, misuse or abuse of the equipment, including, but not limited to,
improper or inadequate maintenance of the equipment or improper modification or alteration thereto, or
(2) any use of the equipment which contravenes any of the instructions set forth in this manual.
Before operating this machine you must read and understand this manual. Everyone who will operate or
maintain this machine must be properly trained. Follow all operating instructions and exercise caution
when operating or maintaining this machine. Pay particular attention to Chapter 2, Safety Instructions.
Preventive Maintenance Requirements
IMPORTANT: For proper machine function and continued satisfaction with your finished product, it is
essential that your machine be properly maintained. This means that a preventive maintenance (PM)
schedule should be established and followed. Attention shall be given at least once a week to observing
wear of all moving parts, especially in the following areas:
• The die gate and gathering gate channels and punch assembly
• Die and die pocket area of the die gate
• Knife or knife assembly
• Clip pusher assembly
• Conveyor and voider assemblies
Operating a machine without following an established PM schedule constitutes neglect and may result in
endangering the safety of the operator, degradation of machine function, or inferior product. Read and
follow the Lubrication and Maintenance sections of this manual for further information.
Note About the Contents of the Manual
The photos and illustrations used throughout this manual are representative of parts installed on similar
machines and may differ slightly from the parts installed on your machine. Software screens and user
interface commands may differ slightly depending on the software release installed on your machine.
2000 Lufkin Road
Apex, NC, USA 27539
Phone: (919) 362-8811
Toll Free: (800) 331-2905
The name Tipper Tie is a registered Trade Mark