Felins Tray Bander Tying Machine 2000-8 Tray Bander

WARNING: Do not perform maintenance on machinery unless electrical power and air are disconnected, locked out or cannot be turned on by any person other than the individual performing the maintenance.

Does the delivery arm hesitate as the machine stops or as the delivery arm reverses direction beneath the table?

If the delivery arm hesitates, the delivery arm brake needs to be adjusted.

Power disconnected at the power switch and power cord removed?

Locknuts on the brake bolts loosened?

Power turned back on and machine cycled to verify that the arm hesitation has been eliminated?

If necessary, repeat steps 2 - 6 until the delivery arm hesitation has been eliminated and the operation of the delivery arm is smooth.

Inspect for loose fasteners, drive collars, and clamps. (See Adjustments/Repairs section)

Inspect for loose electrical connections.(See Adjustments/Repairs section)

Inspect for electrical connections in close proximity to moving parts. (See Adjustments/Repairs section)

Inspect for metal filings at or near wear points. (See Adjustments/Repairs section)

Inspect knotter and knotter jaw for excessive wear. (See Adjustments/Repairs section)

Inspect the delivery arm break-away mechanism to ensure it will break away properly. (See Adjustments/Repairs section);

WARNING: Do not perform maintenance on machinery unless electrical power and air are disconnected, locked out or cannot be turned on by any person other than the individual performing the maintenance.

Disconnect the power at the power switch and remove the power cord.

Remove the screws that secure the table to the machine and remove the table.

Count the exposed threads on the spring tension bolt, typically 4 -5 threads are exposed.

Release the tension on the string holder return spring by loosening the adjustment nut.

Unhook the spring from the string holder.

Remove the two bolts which mount the string holder mounting bracket to the main frame casting.

Remove the two socket head cap screws which mount the string holder plates to the string holder frame.

Refer to the lubrication photos for lubrication points for oil and grease. Most, but not all, of the lubrication points are highlighted on the machine with white paint. Lubricate the machine as presented in the Lubrication Schedule.

The following locations are lubricated with 2 - 3 drops of Felins lubricating oil (Part No. 300A03024):

• Oil hole for main shaft at base of column - Figure 23

• Oil hole for main shaft in shaft support - Figure 24

• Oil hole for stripper pivot - Figure 25

• Oil hole for tucker pivot - Figure 25

• Oil hole in cam follower roller - Figure 26

• Base of knotter at top of main frame - Figure 27

WARNING: Do not perform maintenance on machinery unless electrical power and air are disconnected, locked out or cannot be turned on by any person other than the individual performing the maintenance.

CAUTION: The delivery arm break-away mechanism is designed to prevent injury and machine damage in the event that an object interferes with the movement of the delivery arm. The break-away force should always be adjusted to the lightest possible setting that will consistently tie product.

When tying product, if the delivery arm breaks loose before reaching the string holder or the knot tied is too loose, the Break-away Spring Tension needs to be adjusted.

Is the delivery arm breaking loose before reaching the string holder or is the knot tied too loose?

Enter the type of hex wrench used

Enter the break-away force after adjustment