Trouble shooting guide, Problem probable cause correction – BAND-IT SM1700 Pneumatic Center Punch Tool User Manual
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Document# SM1750 Rev. E
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SM1700
Pneumatic
Center Punch
Tool
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
1. Sharp or scarred edges on clamp. Metal
deposits on underside of tail at buckle edge.
Loose or broken cutter blade / backing
plate.
Make certain all fasteners are tight. Replace
any broken or chipped blades. Cutter Blade
and Backing each have a dual edge design
and can be rotated to unused side one time
before being replaced as a set.
2. Tail is broken at approximately 45°. Clamp
material stretched or thinned at break.
Pull-up pressure set too high
Reduce pull-up pressure. Apply clamp and
adjust if necessary.
Clamp not inserted properly.
Make sure clamp is straight and level w hen
inserting.
Band gripper pin loose
Tighten gripper pin set screw .
Pull-up cylinder needs lubrication
Check filter / lubricator and add oil if
necessary.
Loose cutter blade on head
Check and tighten all hardw are.
Clamp tail is too long and the end of stroke
has been reached.
Reverse foot pedal and pull hose assembly
back to expose clamp tail. Cut off excess
clamp tail and resume.
Center Punch head not connected after
previous maintenance.
Connect cut-off cylinder w ith provided quick
release pin assembly.
Broken or w orn teeth on gripper
Replace gripper.
Pressure settings too high
Settings are a guide, it may be necessary to
low er pressure settings.
Gripper springs stretched out
Replace springs.
Tripper plate stuck due to dirt or lack of
lubrication
Check and clean/or re-lubricate the tripper
plate.
6. Clamp tail folded and caught inside tool
Clamp tail catches as heel of foot pedal is
depressed and cylinder is returned for next
clamp cycle.
1) Re-cycle tool 2) Operate the tool to bring the
piston to about half w ay. 3) To remove the
clamp tail, reach under piston rod and locate
band gripper lever. 4) Rotate lever tow ard
clamp head and allow tail to fall from tool. If tail
remains stuck, use pliers to grasp tail and
carefully remove. Never position fingers
anywhere but on gripper lever!
Loose or broken cutter blade
Tighten or replace cutter blade.
CP Head disconnected
Connect CP Head assembly.
Low pressure on incoming air supply
Check and adjust incoming air supply. Note:
Minimum supply pressure is 70 PSI.
Air leak from loose connection or w orn
parts
Remove tool cover and tighten loose
connections and / or replace w orn parts.
Speed Control regulator set too low
Adjust to Blue setting per instructions.
Previous clamp tail has not yet been
removed
Remove clamp tail from tool.
Tripper plate may be broken or binding.
Remove, inspect, clean and lubricate or
replace tripper plate.
3. Clamp tensions in a jerky manner.
7. Tool doesn't cut-off clamp.
8. Tool takes excessive time for clamp
pull-up.
9. Clamp tail cannot be inserted into tool.
5. Clamp tail slips in band gripper lever.
4. Clamp pulls but does not lock.
Trouble Shooting
Guide