START International TDA025 User manual
TDA025
instructions
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2TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TURN TABLE 1
START SWITCH 2LOWER BLADE 21 SAFETY COVER 14
UPPER BLADE 25
ARM FRAME 42
BOBBIN 69
TAPE
HOLDER 15
POWER CORD
LENGTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB 19
ON/OFF SWITCH
BODY 11
TDA025 OVERVIEW
KNOB FOR CUT-PIECE SPACING 51
MANUAL LEVER 66
TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3
INTRODUCTION
1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is turned to the “off” position before you plug the
TDA025 in.
2. When you load the tape, make sure that the ON/OFF switch is “off”.
3. The blades are verysharp. When the TDA025 is in operation, make sure the safety
cover is down.
4. When there are finger marks, oils, and/or dirt on the carousel, the tape won’t stick
properly so use a dry cloth to clean the carousel.
Note: For major cleaning, wipe the carousel off with benzene or alcohol.
(Never clean it with thinner).
5. To avoid shortening the life of the motor, run the TDA025 without tape as little as
possible.
6. This is an industrial tape dispenser. It is not for home use. Do not use around
children.
7. The TDA025 can be used efficiently by one or two people. Allow the motor to rest
from time to time.
Thank you for buying our automatic tape dispenser. The TDA025 can automatically cut
and dispense many types of tape. Before using, please read this instruction manual
carefully.
BEFORE USE
4TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HOW TO SET THE BOBBIN
1. The ON/OFF switch must be “off”.
Note: When not in use, unplug the TDA025.
2. Choose the right bobbin for the tape
Note: Internal diameter – 25, 32 and 78 mm
Outside diameter – Up to 130 mm
3. Put the tape on the bobbin.
Note: Check the direction of the bobbin, and push the tape to the limit of the
flange.
4. Pull out approximately 100 mm of tape. Put
the bobbin on the tape holder .
Note: If there is space between the tape
core and bobbin, wrap a piece of tape
around the bobbin to make it fit.
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1. The ON/OFF switch must be “off”. Open the safety cover . Move the arm
frame using the manual lever .
2. Set the blades as if they were
going to “bite” the carousel.
3. Bring the arm frame away
from the carousel. 42
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HOW TO SET THE TAPE
100 MM
TAPE
SHAFT FLANGE
TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5
HOW TO SET THE TAPE - cont’d
1. The ON/OFF switch must be “on”.
2. Press the start switch on the carousel. The cut pieces of tape will be distrib-
uted about half way around the carousel.
3. Before you begin operation, test the process by cutting two or three pieces. Check
the precision length of the cut.
4. To make the tape feed all the way around the carousel, press the start switch
again.
Note: Once the carousel is full, be sure to remove the pieces of tape before
you start the TDA025 again or else the tape will overlap.
5. If the motor overheats, the thermostat will automatically shut the TDA025 off. When
that happens, let the motor cool before further use.
6. Whenever you open the safety cover the TDA025 will stop automatically.
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4. Pull the tape through the blades
and affix the tape to the
carousel.
Note: When you stick the tape
to the carousel, be sure
to pull the tape all the
way through the middle
of the carousel and affix
firmly.
5. If you haven’t set the tape cor-
rectly, try repeating steps 1
through 4.
OPERATIONS
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6TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HOW TO REMOVE TAPE FROM THE CAROUSEL
Begin taking the tape off from the left side of the tape holder , continue around
clockwise. 15
You can adjust the length and the cut piece
spacing whether the TDA025 is “off” or “on”.
1. Turn the length adjustment knob to
the desired tape length.
2. Turn the knob for the cut piece spacing
to the desired spacing.
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The blades are consumables, and they will eventually dull. When this happens you
should replace the blades. How long the blades last will depend on the quality and
thickness of the tape you’re using.
1. Remove the spring.
2. Raise the arm frame by using the manual lever .
3. Pull the arm frame out.
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1. Remove the 4mm screw.
2. Take off the upper blade.
HOW TO ADJUST THE TAPE
THE BLADES
HOW TO REMOVE THE UPPER BLADE
HOW TO REMOVE THE ARM FRAME
SHORTEN LENGTHEN
NARROWER WIDER
CLOCKWISE REVERSE
CLOCKWISE REVERSE
TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7
HOW TO REMOVE THE LOWER BLADE
PUTTING THE NEW BLADES ON
HOW TO ADJUST THE UPPER BLADE
1. Remove the screw.
2. Pull out the lower blade.
Note: If you cannot take
the lower blade off,
use the manual lever
to cycle the cutter,
this will raise the
lower blade.
Perform the blade removal steps in reverse.
Be sure to firmly insert the lower blade and arm frame.
1. Use the two adjustment screws behind the blade. Adjust the upper blade inward by
alternately tightening the two screws.
Note: If you force the blade out, it might collide with the lower blade.
2. Load the tape and try to cut it.
3. Once the adjustments are correct,
tighten the top screw firmly.
4. Try to cut the tape again. If the
tape cuts, you have performed the
adjustment correctly.
Note: If the tape is not cut per-
fectly, turn the adjustment
screw a little at a time to
further adjust the blade.
8TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE
If you have been using the TDA025 for a long time, glue from the tape starts sticking to
the blades, and it becomes harder to cut. Remove the glue with benzene or alcohol.
If the tape won’t stick to the carousel, press some tape sticky-side down onto the
carousel. This will remove any dirt on the carousel.
Start International warrants all parts on the TDA025 tape dispenser against defects in
design, materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days. Parts excluded from this
are, cutting blades, as these parts are considered “wear parts”. Labor to replace defec-
tive parts will be performed at no charge for the first 90 days after date of purchase.
Our sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit of the
purchase price, at our option, for the TDA025, which does not perform properly the func-
tion for which it was designed.
Warranty repair is contingent upon our examination and determination that alleged
defects have not been caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation or application,
repair, alteration, accident or neglect in use, storage, transportation, or handling.
The above warranty and remedy constitutes Start International’s sole liability hereunder
and are in lieu and exclusive of all other warranties and remedies expressed, implied or
statutory, including, but not limited to, those of merchandisability and fitness for a par-
ticular purpose.
TDA025 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9
REPAIR POLICY
WARNINGS
• Contact START INTERNATIONAL to determine nature of problem.
• Furnish START with the following information:
1. Who you purchased the TDA025 from.
2. Model number and serial number.
3. Date purchased (copy of invoice or packing slip required).
• START will issue an RMA (Return Material Authorization) for the repair.
•TDA025 will be returned to START with a purchase order for $25 to cover the
evaluation cost. The $25 evaluation fee will be applied to the repair charge.
• All machines must be sent by UPS, insured and prepaid.
• START will notify the customer if there is a repair charge.
•Be careful when removing tape from the TDA025, if you accidentally move the
carousel the TDA025 may start up again.
•When not in use, switch the TDA025“off” and unplug it.
•When performing any maintenance, make sure the TDA025 is “off”.
•Do not pick the TDA025 up by the carousel.
•The TDA025 is designed for tape cutting only. Please don’t try to cut anything
else.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Length From 13 mm to 60 mm (.51 to 2.36”)
Tape Width From 3 mm to 25 mm (.12 to .98”)
Core and Roll Size Internal Diameter – 25, 32, and 75 mm
(1, 1.25, and 3”)
Outside Diameter – Up to 130 mm (5”)
(When you use Extension Stand – maximum
outside diameter is 170 mm (6.7”))
Recommended Tapes Vinyl Tape Cellophane Tape
Polyethylene Tape Masking Tape
Teflon Tape Nomex Tape
Paper Tape Acetate Cloth Tape
Cotton Cloth Tape Glass Cloth Tape
Mylar Tape Aluminum Foil Tape
Double Sided Tape Soft Forming Tape
And More!
Optional Extension Stand
Power Requirement AC 100V, 120V, 220-240V 50/60Hz 160W
Dimensions 300(W) x 165(H) x 170(D) mm
(11.8(W) x 6.5(H) x 6.7”(D))
Weight 2.85kgs. (6.4#)
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