How to operate the held manual steel strap strapping machine correctly to improve packaging efficiency?

The held manual steel strap strapping machine has important applications in the field of cargo packaging, and operating it correctly is crucial to improve packaging efficiency. The following are some key operating points and tips.
Before use, the operator needs to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the baler. Check whether the steel belt track is smooth and ensure that there are no debris or obstacles that affect the transmission of the steel belt. At the same time, check whether key components such as the tightening wheel and cutter are normal and whether there is wear or looseness. If problems are found, repair or replace the parts in time to avoid failure during the packaging process and affect efficiency.
After the preparations are completed, start installing the steel belt. Correctly put the steel belt into the steel belt entrance of the baler, and ensure that the direction of the steel belt is consistent with the running direction of the baler. For some marked balers, place the steel belt according to the marking prompts. When placing the steel belt, pay attention to make the steel belt enter the track smoothly to avoid twisting or bending of the steel belt, as this may cause jamming or inability to tighten the steel belt during tightening.
When the steel belt is installed, place the baler where the goods need to be packaged. Usually, for regular-shaped goods, such as cartons or wooden boxes, the edge or corner of the goods is selected as the starting point, which can better fix the steel belt. For irregular-shaped goods, the appropriate packaging position should be selected according to the center of gravity and structural characteristics of the goods to ensure that the steel belt can firmly bind the goods. When placing the baler, the baler should be kept stable. The operator can hold the handle of the baler with one hand and assist in positioning with the other hand.
When operating the steps of tightening the steel belt, press the tightening button or pull the tightening handle evenly and moderately. Excessive force may cause the steel belt to be over-tightened or even damage the goods or the steel belt; insufficient force will not make the steel belt reach sufficient tightness, affecting the packaging effect. During the tightening process, the degree of tightening of the steel belt can be judged by observing the tension indicator on the baler (if any). Generally speaking, according to the weight and nature of the goods, it is sufficient to reach the appropriate tension value. For example, for lighter goods, appropriate tension can ensure that the steel belt will not loosen during the handling of the goods, while for heavier goods, higher tension is required.
After the steel belt is tightened, the cutting operation is performed. When operating the cutting button or cutting handle, ensure that the cutting action is crisp and clear. This requires the operator to be familiar with the operation of the cutting parts to avoid multiple cutting or incomplete cutting. Incomplete cutting may leave burrs on the steel belt, which not only affects the appearance of the packaging, but may also cause harm to the operator.
After completing a packaging, quickly move the baler to the next packaging position. In order to improve efficiency, the packaging sequence can be planned in advance. For the packaging of multiple goods, follow a certain route and sequence to reduce unnecessary moving time. At the same time, the operator must maintain skilled operating techniques and form muscle memory after repeated practice, so that the operation process is smoother and faster, and the packaging efficiency is improved.