BAND-IT C00169 banding - Manual (Page 2)

6. Place band in open slot of tool nose and gripper
block. Move into slot as far as possible to prevent
buckle from sliding into tool nose. With thumb on
band gripper lever, apply tension by turning handle
of tool. After tension is created, it is no longer
necessary to hold the band gripper lever as it
locks itself under tension. When band stops
moving through buckle, maximum tension has
been applied. Stop turning handle.
7. To set the lock and cut off band, roll tool nose
over buckle, relieving a slight amount of tension
by backing off tension handle during this fold
over operation. Failure to back off tension handle
throughout the entire course of roll over may
result in breaking band. On the other hand,
releasing too much tension may result in a
loose clamp.
8. Pull cutting handle to cut the band.
9. Remove tool, holding stub of band down
with thumb.
10. Hold clamp tail down between ears while
hammering the buckle ears down to hold
band stub in place. This completes the
secure BAND-IT clamp.
Fluted Pole Applications
When tensioning a
conventional clamp
over a fluted pole,
it is necessary to
extend the length
of the “lip wrap”
several inches to
assure contact with
2 or 3 flute ridges. Also, buckle placement over a
ridge is important to provide support for the lock
and prevent the “lip wrap” from shifting.
Forming a band clamp and
operating the Cool Tool
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