Clogs can form when stretch wrap shards get sucked into the cylinder, blue airlines, or all the way down into the exhaust and green solenoid. The cause of these clogs is when stretch wrap shards are not removed at first appearance and/or if the auto-cut shaft is not kept clean (a dirty shaft is more likely to have stretch wrap stick to it).
It is imperative that you have your operators remove stretch wrap shards at their first appearance. The stretch wrap can even get sucked down past the cylinder into the blue airlines, and even work its way down to the green solenoid and grey exhaust. If these clogs are not removed, then the auto-cut will not function as designed.
Here is a link to a video showing how to clean out your auto-cut device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzxV3wIxfS0.
Our operator’s manual has detailed auto-cut maintenance instructions found on pages 13 and 14.
Please note that when stretch wrap shards appear more regularly, that is also a good sign to replace the blade on your auto-cut device. Just like with any blade, the cutting edge can go dual over time and will need to be replaced. Finally, one other new item that you may want to consider purchasing is our auto-cut exhaust blower. Although not a 100% guaranteed way to prevent the accumulation of auto-cut shards/clogs, its installation on your wrapper will help to prevent them from occurring as easily.
More information on the auto-cut exhaust blower can be found on page 14.
One other thing that would be worth trying would be to put some air tool oil into airlines and work the plunger of the green solenoid in and out, as shown in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_FyF1ahSYQ.
If you have any moisture in your airline, it can cause the inner workings of the solenoid to rust or seize up, thus affecting the ability of the auto-cut arm to extend rapidly.
Checklist for removing a clog in your auto-cut and wrap device:
Removed and cleaned out any and all stretch wrap shards from the inside of the cutter-head (device the blade is attached to).
Removed and cleaned out any and all stretch wrap shards from the inside of the auto-cut cylinder itself.
Removed and cleaned out any and all stretch wrap shards from the blue airlines.
Removed and cleaned out any and all stretch wrap shards from the inside of the green solenoid and grey exhaust.
Drop some air tool oil down the blue airlines and work the solenoid back and forth using the port shown in the video above.
Once all items are reassembled, make sure you do not hear air hissing.