Signode AM Series, AM-3431, AM-34, AM-12, AM-58 Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

AM

COMBINATION STRAPPING TOOL

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.

GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

1. STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD.
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the load can result in strap breakage
during tensioning, which could result in the following:

! A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.

! Both tool and strap flying violently towards your face.

Failure to place the strap properly around the load or an unstable or shifted load could result
in a sudden loss of strap tension during tensioning. This could result in a sudden loss of
balance causing you to fall.

! If the load corners are sharp use edge protectors.

! Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during tensioning and sealing, can result in

severe personal injury from flying strap or tool. When tensioning or sealing, position
yourself to one side of the strap and keep all bystanders away.

2. TRAINING.
This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you
receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your Signode
Representative.

3. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in severe eye injury
or blindness. Always wear safety glasses with side shields which conform to
ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.

4. FALL HAZARD.
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when operating the tool can cause you to fall.
Do not use the tool when you are in an awkward position.

5. CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut hands or fingers. Wear
protective gloves.

6. TOOL CARE.

! Inspect and clean the tool daily. Replace any worn or broken parts.

! Lubricate all moving parts weekly.

7. WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.

Use the correct Signode products for your application. If you need help contact your
Signode Representative.

Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together with Signode
strapping and seals. Use of non-Signode strap, seals and/or manufactured or specified
replacement parts may result in strap breakage or joint separation while applying strapping
to a load or during normal shipping and handling. This could result in severe personal
injury.

JOINT FORMATION

1. Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety Instructions contained in this manual.

2. This tool is a double notch type sealer. Each
joint must be inspected to make certain it
has four (4) good notches. A properly formed
joint will appear as shown in the illustration.
If the joint does not appear as shown, then
the operator must proceed as follows:

A. Make certain that the tool's operating instructions are being followed before applying

another strap.

B. Cut the strap off and apply a new strap and seal.

C. An improperly formed seal which does not have four (4) good notches, could result in

strap separation. Before moving any package be certain that the seal is formed as shown.
Inspect the joint to make certain it appears as shown in the illustration. If not, remove the
strap and check the tool for worn or broken parts. Repair the tool before applying another
strap.

NOTE: NOTCHES MUST BE EQUALLY SPACED ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SEAL.

FAILURE TO EQUALLY SPACE THE NOTCHES COULD RESULT IN STRAP SEPARATION.

MOVING AND STACKING STRAPPED LOADS

Before moving or stacking any strapped load, follow all standard industry practices regarding
safe material handling procedures.

CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP

FLYING STRAP HAZARD.
Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or similar tools will cause tensioned strap to fly
apart with hazardous force. Use only cutters designed for cutting strap. Read the instructions in
the cutters manual for proper procedure in cutting strap. Before using any Signode product read
its Operation and Safety Manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

General Safety Information 2

Specifications 4

Operating Instructions 5

Sealing Operation 6

Joint Formation 7

Parts Replacement 8

Maintenance 9

Signode tools and machines are
designed and warranted to work together
with Signode strapping and seals. Use of
non-Signode strap, seals and/or
manufactured or specified replacement
parts may result in strap breakage or
joint separation while applying strapping
to a load or during normal shipping and
handling. This could result in severe
personal injury.

Parts List 10

Troubleshooting 15

Tool Options 17

AM-12, Part No. 023230
AM-58, Part No. 023220
AM-34, Part No. 023200

When using 3/4 x .031 (19 x 0.79mm)
strapping, tool conversion kit, part
#306815, must be installed. Failure to
install this kit could result in poor
performance, component failure or an
improperly formed seal which does not
have four (4) good notches. See Page 17
for additional information and details.

SPECIFICATIONS

STRAP

MODEL TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS SEALS

AM-12

AM-58 5/8"

AM-34

AM-3431* .015" - .031"

* Review Warning information above regarding .031" (.79mm) strapping.

APEX

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MAGNUS

½"

(12.7mm) .015" - .023"

(.38mm - .58mm)

(15.8mm)

.015" - .025"

3/4"

(19.1mm)

(.38mm - .64mm)

(.38mm - .79mm)

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12AMP

58/34AMP