Signode AM-34 - Sealing mechanism crushes seals; Tool will not cut off strap; Seals do not eject;cutter cuts seal ends; Ejector does not pick up seals

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TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued
#4 SYMPTOM: Sealing mechanism crushes or deforms seals.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Wrong size jaws in tool.
2. Strap misaligned.
1. Check that jaws and tool size match
strap size being used.
2. Align strap properly when loading
tool.
#5 SYMPTOM: Tool will not cut off strap after sealing.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Cutter blade out of adjustment.
2. Cutter blade worn.
3. Cutting leg on cutter block worn or
broken.
1. Adjust cutter. See Adjustments on
page 9.
2. Replace cutter blade.
3. Replace cutter block.
#6 SYMPTOM: Seals do not fully eject and/or cutter blade cuts off seal ends.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Broken ejector spring (51).
2. Severely worn tip on ejector (52).
3. Severely worn cutter blade (75).
4. Bent or cracked ejector lever (50).
5. Screws (71) securing cutter block to
magazine are loose.
1. Replace ejector spring.
2. Replace ejector.
3. Replace cutter blade.
4. Check by examining ejector lever for
cracks. Replace if bent or cracked.
5. Disassemble tool, remove screws.
Add one drop of Loctite #242 to each
screw and reassemble.
#7 SYMPTOM: Ejector does not pick up seals.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Seals improperly seated in cutter block
track.
2. Dirt in cutter block rear track.
3. Broken or worn ejector tip.
4. Screws securing cutter block to
magazine are loose.
5. Broken or bent ejector lever (50).
1. Position seals properly.
2. Brush dirt out of cutter block rear
track.
3. Replace ejector.
4. Disassemble tool and tighten screws.
Add one drop of Loctite #242 to each
screw and reassemble.
5. Replace ejector lever.