Defective part

Condition

Possible cause

Remedial Action

Punch Die

Imperfect perforation

Adhesive stuck to die blade

Remove adhesive using solvent and a tooth brush

Ditto

Blade worn out

If the above method fails to solve the problem, return to manufactures for repair

Tape Cutter

Does not cut tape

Difficult to cut tape

Adhesive stuck to die blade or blade worn out

Replace with new blade

(Take particular care when handling the blade.)

inaccurate tape cutting (longer

or shorter than width of film)

Above mentioned causes or incorrect positioning of blade with cutter

Positioning of blade with cutter must be readjusted.

Film is cut

Ditto

Incorrect clearance (more than 10 μ)　Realign

Film Cutter

difficult to cut precisely

Incorrect positioning of cutter blade

Cutter blade is bent

Reposition cutter, realign cutter ,

Does not cut

Worn out

Replace

Handle and shaft

Rattling

Loose stopper screw, Shaft (guide post) come out

Tighten screw, Replace shaft

Will not move

Broken , rusted shaft, shaft spring worn out, tape meshed in Blade Dies, P/D shifted

Replace broken parts , oil rusted parts, Realign meshing of Tape Dice, if P/D has shifted, return to manufacturer for repairs.

Broken or worn down

Metal fatigue, etc.

Replace

Tape Reel

and Roller

Roller rattles, Roller slips off

Stopper screw loose, Reel stopper damaged

Tighten screw, Replace reel stopper

Splicer unit

Splicer rattles

Rubber pads damaged. Rubber pads fall off. Handle shaft falls off.

Replace, Replace shaft

Bottom

cover plate

Rattles

Loose screw, Screw falls out

Tighten screw , Replace