TapeTech T05CF Bazooka Continuous Flow Taper - Manual (Page 9)

12. The taper is operated by placing one hand on the inline mechanical
valve, controlling the compound flow, and the other hand on the
taper control tube, controlling tape advancing and cutting.
13. Normally, the control tube is held at the top most end of its stroke
during taper operation.
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14. The spring loaded creaser wheel may also be retracted temporarily
by operating the creaser trigger with the hand on the inline
mechanical valve.
15. If the lever is used, it is released once the taper is positioned so that
the valve lever can be operated.
16. During normal operation, the creaser is extended and always
applying some amount of pressure to seat the tape onto the wall.
17. The flow of material from the pump to the taper is actuated by fully
squeezing the valve lever.
18. Joint compound will flow through the hose, into the taper and onto
the exposed tab of tape.
19. You are now ready to tape your first joint. An additional tape
advance may be helpful for starting some joints, especially ceiling
and ceiling angles.
20. The operator must ensure the proper amount of compound is
dispensed onto the tape by matching the speed of the taper head
with the flow of material from the pump.
21. For best results, the operator will need to ensure that the head of
the tool travels at a consistent speed over the full length of the
joint or excess and/or insufficient amounts of compound will result.
22. Speed can be adjusted by pressing the adjustment buttons on the
inline mechanical valve.
23. Speed cannot be increased above that set by the control knob on the
pump, but can be adjusted up and down below that setting.
Flow rate adjustments can
be made using the “+” and
“-” buttons on the inline
valve controller
Start compound flow
by fully squeezing the
valve lever