TapeTech T05CF Bazooka Continuous Flow Taper - Manual (Page 10)

TAPER OPERATION:
1. Generally you will start by taping butt joints first, followed by flat joints and finally inside angle joints.
2. You will need to position the end of the exposed tab of tape at the beginning of the joint to be taped. This may
be done by advancing the tape one time and manipulating the creaser wheel to retract it (either with pressure
against the adjoining wall or floor, or by using the creaser trigger).
3. Alternately, the tape can be advanced twice so that it extends over the creaser wheel. Whichever method you
use, apply a bit of joint compound to this exposed tab of tape by giving the valve lever a quick squeeze.
VERTICAL JOINTS:
1. To tape a vertical joint, place the tab of tape at the bottom of the joint you wish to tape, holding the taper about
20 degrees above horizontal.
2. Maintain contact between the main wheel of the taper and the wall and fully squeeze the valve lever when you
begin moving the head of the taper along the joint.
3. Maintain an even speed for the head of the taper, realizing that the natural swing of your arms will result in an
increase in speed as you approach waist level.
4. Lead with the head of the taper as soon as is practical to make tracking easier.
5. When the head of the taper is about 3” from the end of the joint, release the valve lever as you stop moving the
taper.
6. Holding the taper stationary with your valve hand, cut the tape by pulling the control tube fully toward you in a
smooth motion and then roll the remaining tape onto the end of the joint.
7. Advance the next tab of tape by pushing the control tube fully away from you in a smooth motion and you are
ready to start the next joint.
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TRAINING NOTE: With the Bazooka® Continuous Flow Taper there is no drag on the tape (because the tool does
not have a cable and piston). Therefore you will rarely need to produce a long tab of tape to start a flat or angle
joint.
TRAINING NOTE: It is very important to come to a complete STOP before cutting the tape.