4.2 Setting the operating mode
► Press the "Operating mode" button (1).
– Unused displays disappear.
– The currently set operating mode ashes
for 5 seconds.
– + and – appear.
► Press the + (2) or – (3) button until the desired
operating mode is displayed.
– MAN / SEMI / AUTO
► By pressing the "Operating mode" button (1)
again, or after waiting for a period of 5 sec-
onds, the set mode is saved.
Every operating mode can also be selected
for the "Soft tension" tension range (Section 4.4).
Select an operating mode for your application in accordance with the descriptions below:
(The illustrations are symbolic. Actual use may deviate from these).
● SEMI–Semi-automatic strapping
(standard/factory setting)
The tensioning button (Section 3.1) must be
pressed and held down until the set tension force
has been reached. The straps are then automat-
ically welded and the upper strap is cut off. It can
be welded manually at any time by pressing the
welding button.
Recommended for similar packaged goods.
● AUTO–Fully automatic strapping
The tensioning button (Section 3.1) must only
be briey pressed (touched). This triggers the
tensioning process. Once the set tension force
has been reached, the straps are automatically
welded and the upper strap is cut off.
Recommended for large quantities of identical packaged goods.
WARNING
Strap tensioning or strapping, danger of jamming and crushing
Do not place hands or other body parts between the strap and the packaged goods
during the strapping process. Ensure that there are no other persons in the hazard zone
(Section 2.3).
For an emergency stop in the case of danger (trapped person):
To release the strap tension (before welding), actuate the rocker lever. In operating mode
AUTO, also the tensioning or welding button can be pressed again. After welding, cut the
strap using a tool (strap cutter).
● MAN–Manual
The tensioning button (Section 3.1) must be
pressed and held down until the desired strap
tension has been reached. The welding button
(Section 3.1) must then be briey pressed so that
the straps are welded and the upper strap is cut
off.
Recommended for varying (soft, hard) packaged goods.