Rapidtool RT-60A Rebar Tying Machine User Guide
- June 2, 2024
- RapidTool
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Rapidtool RT-60A Rebar Tying Machine
WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS POWER TOOL.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
Specifications and Technical Information
Machine Specification
Charger Specification
Battery Specification
- Front of Machine
- Back of Machine
- Battery
- Charger
Safety
Symbols
Below are the tool safety labels and symbols which may be used for the tool.
Make sure you understand their meaning before use.
- Read instruction manual.
- Wear eye and ear protection.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Do not use the tool in a wet or damp environment.
- Keep hands and body parts well clear of machine mouth.
- For customers in non-EU countries:
The proper disposal of this tool prevents the occurrence of any negative effects on people or the environment, follows the specific procedures for handling harmful substances and enables valuable raw materials to be recycled.
We recommend that this tool is disposed of in a separate, environmentally friendly waste collection and not with normal household waste. When recycling or disposing of the tool (or parts of it) observe the regulations in force in the country of recycling or disposal. Various materials should be separated and recycled or disposed of separately where required (e.g. plastics, metals, batteries and hydraulic oil).
Intended Use
The tool is intended for tying rebar.
This machine is a high-performance, battery-operated tool. Failure to follow safety instructions may result in serious injury.
Machine and General Safety
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Ensure the trigger lock is on when not in use and before switching the power on.
- Authorized personal protective equipment must be worn when operating the machine (minimum requirement – protective gloves).
- Ensure body parts are well clear of moving parts (machine mouth, feeding gears, and wire coil). In particular, keep hands well clear of machine mouth when power is on.
- Use away from others, particularly children.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
- Never attempt to tie diameters outside of the prescribed diameter range for he model (refer to the table in the Machine Specification section).
- Never attempt to service the machine (other than general maintenance procedures outlined in the Maintenance section). Contact an authorised service centre if issues arise.
- Only use Rapid Tool-approved spare parts and accessories with the machine
- Ensure trigger lock is on and power is switched off when not in use.
- Ensure the trigger lock is on, the power is switched off and battery is removed when changing or adjusting the wire coil.
- Ensure the trigger lock is on and power is switched off when charging the battery.
- Do not expose the machine to wet or damp conditions.
- Do not expose the machine to hazardous materials (including flammable items).
- Only use the machine in temperatures between 0-40˚C.
- Ensure all screws are properly tightened and inspect the machine, battery and charger for defects prior to use. Do not use products if the defect is found, contact an authorized service centre immediately.
- Ensure the machine is properly maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Section.
Safety Features
The machine is equipped with the following safety features:
Trigger Lock : The machine is equipped with a trigger lock. Lock the trigger by pushing the trigger lock into the downward ‘Off’ position as shown below. Unlock the trigger by pushing the trigger lock upwards to the ‘On’ position.
Curl Guide: The machine will make a warning sound and will not tie if the trigger is pulled whilst the curl guide is open. To start tying, release the trigger and make sure the curl guide is closed.
Battery and Charger Safety
- Do not charge the battery using a generator.
- Do not leave the battery in charger once fully charged.
- Only use supplied charger.
- Only charge directly via a charger.
- If the battery is fully charged but operating time is significantly reduced, the battery is defective and must be replaced immediately.
- Do not expose the battery or charger to wet conditions.
- Do not cover or place anything on the charger during use.
- Do not expose battery or charger to a heating source or open fire.
- Do not expose the battery or charger to hazardous materials (including flammable items).
- Charge the battery in well-ventilated places.
- Only charge the battery in temperatures between 0-40˚C (charging time may be slower in lower temperatures).
- Leave the charger to rest between charges.
- Keep the charger and battery terminals clean (only use in dirt and dust-free environments). Use battery cover on battery when not in use.
- Ensure new batteries or batteries that haven’t been used for some time are fully charged before use.
- Handle the charger cord carefully. Do not carry the charger by cord or unplug the charger by pulling a cord.
- Make sure battery terminals do not come into contact with each other.
Battery Disposal
Batteries contain substances that can be harmful to human health and the
environment if they are not handled properly Batteries are marked with the
crossed trash bin. This symbolises that waste batteries must not be disposed
with unsorted waste but must be collected separately. It is important that you
hand in your waste batteries to the collection points that are established. In
this way, you help to ensure that the batteries are recycled in accordance
with legislation and do not unnecessarily damage the environment. Your local
waste authorities can inform you how to dispose of and recycle this type of
battery correctly.
Battery & Charger Operation
Always read, understand and comply with safety instructions (Section 2) before use.
- To remove the battery, press the battery lock button before removing it from the machine battery slot.
- Insert the battery into the charger slot and the battery will automatically begin to charge (red light permanently on, green light flashing).
- When fully charged (green light permanently on), remove the battery from the charger.
- To install the battery, insert a battery into the machine’s battery slot.
Machine Operation
Always read, understand and comply with safety instructions (Section 2) before
use.
Battery Saving Function
The machine is equipped with a battery-saving function and will automatically
shut down after 10 minutes of no use.
Tie Tension and Wrap Settings
The first digit on the LED screen indicates the number of tie wraps and the
second digit indicates the tie tension as shown below.
Press the button to loosen and press the button to tighten the tie tension (1 = min tension / 10 = max tension). By default, RT-40A is set for 3 wraps and RT-60A is set for 4 wraps. To adjust the number of wraps down to 2 for RT-40A and 3 for RT-60A, switch the machine off, pull and hold the trigger while switching the machine on. If the machine is switched off, the number of wraps will be automatically set for the default number of wraps again. It is recommended to use the following guide for wrap and tension settings:
Loading Wire Coil
Warning – Ensure trigger lock is on, power is switched off, and battery
removed
- Push the release lever until it is caught by the release stopper.
- Push the reel stopper to open their stay.
- Insert the wire coil with the wire end upwards and forward. Carefully close the reel stay and secure the reel stopper.
- Insert the tip of the wire into wire guide C, through the gap of the feeding gears and all the way into the pipe (10-20mm) If the window is dirty and it is difficult to determine the position of the wire guide C, clean the inside of the window with a soft cloth. Close the window again to prevent the ingress of foreign bodies in the machine.
- Push the release stopper and make sure that the release lever is back in its original position, and that the feeding gears are clamping the wire.
- Make sure that the wire is tight and firm. Prevent the wire from curling up behind the wire coil. This may cause a jam.
- Insert the battery into the machine battery slot and set the main switch ON. Release the trigger lock before starting to tie
Replacing Wire Coil
Warning – Ensure trigger lock is on, the power is switched off, and
battery is removed.
- Push the release lever until it is caught by the release stopper
- Remove the wire coil
- Push the reel stopper to release the reel stay and open it at the same time, remove the tie wire coil.
- Load new wire coil (refer to previous instructions for loading wire coil).
- Perform a test tie to check if the tie tension is set correctly
Correct Usage
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Place the arm A unit in a 45˚ angle over the rebar cross surface and push the mouth towards the rebar.
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Place arm A perpendicularly on top of the rebar cross surface and with the mouth centred over the cross.
Warning – Do not move the machine while it is tying -
Cross-tying. Bend down the knot of the first tie, before you make the second tie.
Maintenance
The machine is equipped with advanced warning detection features. Please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on following page. If the issue persists, contact an authorized service centre for diagnosis before further use. Never attempt to service the machine other than the general maintenance procedures below. Contact an authorized service centre if issues arise.
Cleaning
Clean and check the machine on a regular basis. Remove the wire coil and clean
the feeding gear, brake gear, and machine mouth areas after use to avoid dust
and metal residue getting into the machine and causing problems. This can be
done with an air blow gun.
Use an air blow gun to also clean the wire feeding channel by firing air
through wire feed pipe as shown below.
If an issue is found with the wire feed or wire cutting mechanism, use an air blow gun to clean wire feeding channel by firing air through wire feed channel as above.
Do not use oil-based lubricants to clean the product as this may void the warranty.
Storage
The machine must be kept at approx. 20°C Do not store in cold conditions,
store under warm and dry conditions. Keep out of reach of children
CONTACT
- RAPIDTOOL
- Taren Point, NSW 2229 AUSTRALIA
- www.rapidtool.com.au