MAX RB397 User Manual

RB397(USA)

RE-BAR TYING TOOL
OUTIL POUR LIER LES BARRES D'ARMATURE
HERRAMIENTA LIGADORA DE BARRAS DE RE-

FUERZO

OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MANUEL D'OPERATION ET D'ENTRETIEN

MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

ADVERTENCIA

BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

AVANT DíUTILISER CET OUTIL, LIRE CE MANUEL ET LES CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
AFIN DE GARANTIR UN FONCTIONNEMENT SUR.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL EN LIEU SUR AVEC LíOUTIL AFIN DE POUVOIR LE
CONSULTER ULTERIEUREMENT.

PARA EVITAR GRAVES DAÑOS PERSONALES O EN LA PROPIEDAD.
ANTES DE EMPLEAR LA HERRAMIENTA, LEER CON ATENCIÓN Y COMPRENDER LOS
SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD.

ENGLISH

OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

INDEX

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................3

2. SAFETY FEATURES..........................................................8

3. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA ..................10

4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................13

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................17

6. MAINTENANCE................................................................24

8. STORAGE ........................................................................26

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING/REPAIRS....................................27

BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING AND IN­STRUCTIONS.

WARNING

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ CARE­FULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS":

PRECAUTIONS ON USING THE TOOL

This equipment is a tool for use in tying re-bars.
Using this equipment for other applications or in
ways not specified in the manual may lead to se­rious accident. Be sure to strictly observe the
items written in this manual. Persons not con­cerned with the work, particularly children,
should be kept away from the work site and
should not be allowed to touch this equipment.

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1. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES

The employer and the user must make sure
that proper eye protection is worn when the
tool is being used. Eye protection equipment
must conform to the requirements of the
American National Standards Institute, ANSI
Z87.1 (Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21
DEC. 1989) and it must provide frontal and
side protection.
NOTE: Nonside-shielded spectacles and
face shields alone do not provide adequate
protection.

2. EAR PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED
IN SOME ENVIRONMENTS

Because working conditions may include ex­posure to high noise levels that could lead to
hearing damage, the employer and the user
should make sure that necessary hearing
protection is provided and used by the oper­ator and others in the work area.

3. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THE
TOOL

Allow no bystanders, especially children,
near the tool during its operation.

Examine tightness

5. INSPECT THE PARTS BEFORE MOUNT­ING THE BATTERY PACK

• Examine the screws to make sure they are

securely tightened.
Incomplete tightening may result in an ac­cident or breakage. If a screw is loose,
retighten it completely.

• Inspect parts for damage.

Parts will wear over periods of use. Look
also for missing and defective parts and for
parts of poor quality. If a part must be re­placed or repaired, purchase the replace­ment part at an authorized MAX Co., Ltd.
distributor.
Use only genuine authorized replacement
parts.

OFF

LOCK

6. BE SURE TO SET THE MAIN SWITCH TO
OFF, TO LOCK THE TRIGGER, AND DE­TACH THE BATTERY PACK WHEN
CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK, WHEN
REPLACING OR ADJUSTING THE TIE­WIRE, WHEN ABNORMALITIES OCCUR,
AND WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT BE­ING USED

Leaving the equipment switched on in these
situations may cause breakdowns or dam­age.

4. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN THE RAIN,
WHERE WATER IS SPLASHING, IN A
WET PLACE, OR IN A DAMP PLACE

Using the tool in these or similar conditions
will increase the risk of electric shock, dan­gerous malfunction, and overheating.

7. KEEP FINGERS AND BODY PARTS
CLEAR OF THE FEEDER ARM AND CURL
GUIDE AT ALL TIMES

Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

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8. KEEP FINGERS AND BODY PARTS
AWAY FROM THE TIE-WIRE REEL WHEN
TOOL IS IN OPERATION

Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

9. DO NOT POINT THE TOOL AT ANYONE

Personal injury may result if the tool catches
an operator or anyone working near him.
While working with the tool, be extremely
careful not to bring hands, legs, and other
body parts near the arm of the tool.

10. WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN OPERATION
KEEP YOUR FINGERS OFF THE TRIG­GER

Failure to do so may cause accidental tying,
leading to serious injury.

12. AFTER BATTERY INSTALLATION IF THE
TOOL OPERATES WITHOUT THE TRIG­GER BEING PULLED OR THE OPERA­TOR NOTICES UNUSUAL HEAT, SMELL,
OR SOUND, DISCONTINUE OPERATION

Failure to do so may lead to serious injury.
Return to dealer for safety inspection.

13. NEVER MODIFY THE TOOL

Modifying the tool will impair performance and
operating safety. Any modification may lead to
serious injury and void the tool warranty.

11. NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL UNDER
ANY ABNORMAL CONDITION

If the tool is not in good working order, or if
any abnormal condition is noticed, switch it
off immediately (set the Main switch at OFF),
lock the Trigger and have it examined and
repaired.

14. MAINTAIN THE TOOL IN GOOD OPERAT­ING CONDITION

To secure operating safety and ensure top
performance, keep the tool free of wear and
damage. Also keep the tool's hand grip dry
and clean, especially free of oil and grease.

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JPL914

15. USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED BATTERY
PACK

Use only MAX JPL914 battery pack. If the
tool is connected to a power supply other
than the authorized pack, such as a re­chargeable battery, a dry cell, or a storage
battery for use in automobiles, the tool may
be damaged, break down, overheat, or even
catch on fire. Do not connect this tool to any
power supply except the MAX JPL914 bat­tery pack.

AC 120V

2 Charge the Battery from AC 120V wall

sockets

Failure to do so may result in overheating,
or inadequate charging possibly causing
serious injury.

JC928

16. TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE,
FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY BEFORE
USE

A new battery pack or one not used for ex­tended periods may have self-discharged
and thus may need recharging to restore it to
a fully charged condition. Before operating
the tool, make sure to charge the Battery
pack with the designated MAX Battery charg­er JC928.

JC928

17. BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTION
1 Use only MAX Battery charger JC928

and Battery Pack JPL914

Failure to do so may cause the Battery to
overheat or catch fire leading to serious
injury.

3 Never use a transformer

4 Never connect the Battery charger to

an engine generator direct-current
power supply

The charger will break down or be dam­aged from burning.

5 Avoid charging the Battery pack in the

rain, in a damp place, or where water is
splashing

Charging a damp or wet Battery pack will
cause an electric shock or a short circuit
that may lead to damage from burning
and even the tool catching on fire.

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6 Do not touch the power cord or plug

with a wet hand or glove

This may cause injury from electric shock.

7 Do not put a cloth or any other cover

on the Battery charger while the Bat­tery pack is being charged

This will cause overheating and damage
from burning, or the Charger may even
catch fire.

8 Keep the Battery pack and Battery

charger away from heat and flames

11Charge the Battery pack in a tempera-

ture range of 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

12Avoid continual use of the Battery

charger

Rest the Charger for 15 minutes between
charges to avoid functional trouble with
the unit.

13Any objects that block the ventilation

holes or Battery pack receptacle may
cause electric shock or functional
troubles

Operate the charger free of dust or other
foreign materials.

9 Do not charge the Battery pack near

flammable materials

10Charge the Battery pack in a well ven-

tilated place

Avoid charging the Battery pack where it
will be in direct sunlight.

14Handle the power cord carefully

Do not carry the Battery charger by its
power cord. Do not use the power cord to
disconnect it from a wall socket; this will
damage the cord and break the wires or
cause a short circuit. Do not let the power
cord contact sharp edged tools, hot mate­rials, oil, or grease. A damaged cord must
be repaired or replaced.

15Do not charge non rechargeable bat-

teries with this charger.

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16 This charger is not intended for use by

children or disabled persons without
supervisor.

17Children should be supervised to en-

sure that they do not play with the
charger.

18Put a pack cap on the terminal of the

Battery pack

When the Battery pack is not in use, put a
pack cap on its terminal to prevent short
circuits.

2. SAFETY FEATURES

In order to ensure safety during operation, the
RB397 has the following safety features.

WARNING

• Prior to using the tool, make sure that the
safety features function properly. If they do
not, avoid using the tool.

Trigger

Trigger Lock

19Do not let the terminal (metal compo-

nent) of the Battery pack short-circuit

A short circuit in the terminal will generate
a large current, causing to overheat the
Battery pack and become damaged.

20Do not leave or store the tool in a vehi-

cle or in direct sunlight during sum­mer. Leaving the tool in high
temperature conditions may cause the
battery pack to deteriorate.

21Do not store a fully discharged battery

pack. If a fully discharged battery pack
is removed from the system and left for
a long period of time, it may become
damaged. Recharge the battery imme­diately when it has been discharged.

18. WEAR SAFETY GLOVES WHILE OPER­ATING THE TOOL

The finish tie has sharp edges. To avoid seri­ous injures, be careful not to touch the sharp
edges. MAX recommends wearing OSHA
approved safety gloves while operating the
tool.

Trigger Lock

The Trigger can be locked preventing the tool
from operating for safety. Always keep the Trig­ger locked when not in use.
Unless you are at tying work, set the trigger lock
to the position of LOCK and remove a battery
pack. When you start tying work, set it to the po­sition of UNLOCK.

Pull to the left slightly and upwards to UNLOCK.

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Curl Guide

Curl Guide

When the Curl Guide is opened, it will emit a
beeping sound and the tool does not operate.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA

1. NAME OF PARTS

Reel stopper

Release lever

Release stopper

Window

Torque dial

LED

Main
switch

Reel holder

Tie-Wire

LED lamp (Orange)
Charging status indicator lamp

Battery pack
entry point

LED lamps (Red and Green)
Charging status indicator lamps

Power plug

Production
number

Arm

Curl guide

Power cord

Trigger

Pack cap

Battery pack (JPL914)

Latch

Belt hook

Terminal

Trigger lock

Grip

Battery pack
(JPL914)

Tightening
Torque

13.1lbF·inch
(150cNm)

2. TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT NO. RB397
WEIGHT 5.3lbs(Battery included) Product name MAX lithium ion battery charger
HEIGHT 12" Product code JC928
WIDTH 4-1/8" Input AC120V 50/60Hz
LENGTH 11-3/8" Output
WRAPS PER TIE 3wraps/tie
BATTERY Li-ion14.4V/(JPL914) Weight 3.3lbs
ACCESSORIES Battery pack JPL914 (1pc.)

Operating temperature
Humidity 80% RH or less

Battery Charger JC928
Carrying case, Belt hook
Instruction video DVD

14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)

<Battery charger>

DC 7.2/10.8/14.4V 7A
DC 18/21.6/25.2/28.8V 3.9A

Operating tem­perature range

Humidity 80% RH or less

41°F to 104°F
(5°C to 40°C)

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