BETTER PACK®TAPE DISPENSER 333 WORKS PERFECT* INCLUDES FACTORY INSTALLED HEATER, US $299.00 – Picture 0

BETTER PACK®TAPE DISPENSER 333 WORKS PERFECT* INCLUDES FACTORY INSTALLED HEATER, US $299.00 – Picture 1

Better Pack®tape Dispenser 333 Works Perfect* Includes Factory Installed Heater

US $299.00

Maspeth, New York, United States
Jan 31st

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WELCOME FROM THE PATCOGROUP THE DIFFERNCE BETWEEN A PATCO REBUILT AND ALL THE OTHER LISTING'S IS "OUR'S WORK PERFECT" HELLO, FROM WENDY AT THE PATCOGROUP FOR SALE HERE IS A BETTER PACK 333 WITH A HEATER INSTALLED !! BEFORE U PURCHASE A TAPE MACHINE FROM ANYONE ON EBAY OR ANYONE ON THE WEB,I WOULD BE EXTREAMLY CAREFULL AND WORRIED IF IM GOING TO GET A MACHINE THAT’S REALLY READY TO GO ? IV'E BOUGHT OVER 2500 MACHINES ON EBAY ATLEAST AND ALMOST EVERYONE HAD AN ISSUE !! ASK ME IF I PERSONALLY CARE ? THE ANSWER IS NO !!. WHY IS THAT ? I TELL YOU WHY AND THAT’S BECAUSE I KNEW BEFORE I BOUGHT THEM THERE WOULD BE ISSUES.!! MISSING PARTS, JAMMING,WRONG LEGNTHS, HEATERS DON’T HEAT UP, SPRINGS ARE SHOT, MOTOR BRUSHES ARE WORN OUT, BLADE IS FULL OF BUILD UP AND PLENTY OF RUST ,,,,,,,,,,, SHALL I GO ON ? LOL LOL LOL………….. BE CAREFULL !!! I WOULD NEVER BUY A TAPE DISPENSER FROM SOMEONE WHO IS ALSO SELLING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OR EVEN A COLLECTOR OR A DRESS SALESMAN 4 SURE !! WE HERE AT PATCO ARE EXPERT’S AT TAPE AND TAPE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT SINCE 1949 !! WE MAY CHARGE SLIGHTLY MORE BUT U R GETTING AN AWESOME MACHINE AND A COMPANY THAT’S HERE TO BACK IT ALL UP !!! WE DONT SELL JUNK !!! IF U R LOOKING FOR A JUNKER OF A MACHINE @ A JUNKED OUT PRICE, PLEASE LEAVE THIS LISTING !!! WE ONLY SELL REAL NICE PERFECT WORKING MACHINES !! FULLY TESTED AS WELL !!! SOME MAY LOOK BETTER THAN OTHER'S BUT THEY ALL WORK PERFECT OR I DONT SELL THEM !! I SCRAP THEM !!! NEW BETTER PACK MODEL 333 PLUS'S WITH HEATERS SELL FOR APPROX 450.00 EA AND THEY LIST FOR OVER 485.00 AT THIS TIME !! IM SELLING PERFECT WORKING, USED BUT FAR FROM ABUSED AND FULLY TUNED UP AND TESTED BETTER PACK'S 333 FOR APPROX 100.00 LESS THAN A NEW ONE !!!! THAT'S AN AWESOME DEAL !!!! THEY DEFINITLY HAVE SIGNS OF USE AND SOME MARKS AND SOME SCRATCHES AND SOME NORMAL USE MARKINGS, HOWEVER THEY ARE ALL POWER WASHED AND FULLY TESTED WITH A TEST ROLL IN THE MACHINE AS WELL !!! IF U WANT A NEWISH LOOKING MACHINE , BUY ONE OF OUR BETTER PACK 333 PLUS VERSIONS, NOT AS OLD AND LOOK REAL NICE !!! NEWEST VERSION MADE !!!! THEY ALL WORK PERFECT, ITS ALL ABOUT COSMETIC'S !!! BEFORE U EVEN READ IN FULL THIS LISTING, I WANT TO INFORM YOU ALL ON A FEW TIP'S YOU SHOULD ALL KNOW IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A USED TAPE DISPENSER, DID YOU KNOW THAT A NEW CUTTING BLADE COSTS 60 BUCK'S IF IT DOESNT CUT TO WELL, OR A SHORT TIME DOWN THE ROAD,AND A LEAKY WATER BOTTLE COST'S 13 BUCKS AND IF A SPRING POPS THAT'S ALSO 13 BUCKS AND IF THE WATER TANK HAS A SLIGHT CRACK IN IT THATS 35 BUCKS AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST IF THE WATER BRUSHES ARE WORN DOWN AND DOESN'T WET THE TAPE PROPERLY ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE TAPE , THATS 42 BUCK'S PER SET !!! HANDLES, GEARS, BLADES, CUTTER YOKES,HEATERS,SPRINGS,AND A MATTER OF FACT , ALL REPLACEMNET PARTS ARE NOT CHEAP, SO THAT,S WHY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BUY A MACHINE THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY A PRO !!!! OF COURSE I CAN SELL YOU ONE OF THOSE JUNKERS YOU SEE ON EBAY, "AS IS", BUT THATS NOT WHAT WE SPECIALIZE IN HERE AT PATCO. WE TEST,REPLACE,SERVICE, AND THAN WE BOX IT UP PROFESSIONALLY FOR A NO DAMAGE JOURNEY TO YOUR DOOR !!! IF YOU ARE REALLY IN NEED OF AN "AS IS" BUT WORKING MACHINE FOR THOSE REAL LOW LOW NUMBERS YOU SEE ON EBAY SOMETIMES, CALL ME, I HAVE SOME FOR YOU AS WELL !! I DONT ADVISE IT BUT ILL SELL YOU ONE 4 SURE !!! WILL WORK BUT NOT ALL TUNED UP !!!! I HAVE THOSE RANGING FROM 129.00 EA AND UP !!!!! IF U R LOOKING 4 A REAL CHEAP,RUSTED OUT ,NEVER SERVICED,NO WARRANTEED,DIRTY, WATER BRUSHES ARE LIKE A ROCK, ALL GUMMED UP. EBAY GIVE AWAY TAPE MACHINE AT A REAL LOW LOW COST,WE HAVE THEM TOO !!! . I HAVE CHEAPER ONES LISTED,BUT THIS LOT LOOK REAL NICE. THE CHEAPER ONES LISTED WORK THE SAME,PERFECT BUT THEY ARE PAINTED AND THEY MAY HAVE SOME SCRATCHES AND SOME MAY NOT, BUT THIS SALE WILL GET U A AWESOME MACHINE FOR A MAJOR SAVING'S OR YOUR MONEY BACK AND THATS A FACT !!!!!! AWESOME*AWESOME*AWESOME** REFURBED AS WELL*PERFECT WORKING* THEY LOOK REAL NICE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY WERE FULLY SERVICED AND POWER WASHED AND THAN CLEANED UP !!! THIS ONE IS DEFINITLY A KEEPER !!! MANY NEW PARTS WERE INSTALLED IN THIS 24 LOT !! THEY ALL WORK LIKE NEW ONES DO EXCEPT THEY ARE USED !!!! WATER BRUSHES WERE CLEANED PROFESSIONALLY AND THE MACHINES WERE STEAMED CLEANED AS WELL !!! THEY LOOK REAL NICE AND CLEAN AND WILL LAST YOU A REAL LONG TIME !!!!! THEY ARE THE BEST MADE DISPENSER IN THE WORLD !!!!! NEW ONE'S SELL FOR 450.00 AND THEY ARE MADE IN CHINA !!!!! THE DIFFERENCE IN ALL MY PRICES IS NOT THE QUALITY OF THE MACHINE, BUT HOW IT LOOKS. BETTER LOOKING ONES THAT ARE NEWER SELL FOR MORE AND THESE TYPES THAT ARE USED AND WE HAD TO SPRAY PAINT THEM AND DO SOME MAGIC TO THEM SELL FOR LESS********** NEW ONES SELL FOR ATLEAST 450.00- 485.00 EA AND THATS WHY THIS IS AN AWESOME DEAL. WE BACKEM UP FULLY AS WELL**BUYEM UP BEFORE THESE 5 I HAVE IN THIS LISTING IS GONE!!!!!!!!!! ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT PATCO IS ALWAYS IN THE MARKET FOR THESE DISPENSERS, NO MATTER WHAT THE SHAPE THERE IN AND AS MANY AS U HAVE. WE WILL BUY THEM USED ON PALLETS AS IS. PICS WILL BE NEEDED**INQUIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I BUY UP TO 100 MACHINES AT A TIME BULK SHIPPED IN CRATES IS THE BEST. I DO THIS ALL THE TIME,HOWEVER IM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE!!!!! WHAT CAN I SAY?? IM A GUMMED TAPE DISPENSER TYCOON,..................... ALL REFURBISED, NOT JUST USED***BE CAREFULL WHERE U BUY THEM!!!!!! USED IS AS IS, REFURBISHED IS, IT WAS TAKEN APART AND REBUILT WITH A WARRANTY AND FREE TAPE. WHILE WE TAKE THE MACHINE APART PHYSICALLY WE ALSO STRIP IT DOWN VISUALY AS WELL. ANY THING WE SEE THAT NEEDS ATTENTION, WE FIX IT ON THE SPOT!!!! BE WISE***BUY PATCO***READ FEEDBACK**** You are looking at the most popular manual water activated tape dispenser in the world! Rugged steel side frames ensure long life. Hardened guillotine cutting blades eliminate tearing action found on competitive models. Water brush system ensures uniform wetting. Easy pull handle dispenses up to 30" (76cm); repeat strokes provide longer lengths. For nonreinforced or reinforced tape 1-1/2 to 3" (4-7cm) wide. Also available with an optional top heater that warms the water to activate the tape's adhesives, thereby optimizing the tape's integrity and bonding properties. Renowned for its durability and dependability, the BP333 is the industry's most popular manual machine. Features a unique design that is mechanically superior to all other machines in its class. Economically priced, this unit is perfect for any application on a light to medium-volume packing line. Without the need for electricity, the dispenser is easy to move from one packing line to another. Stainless Steel Model Also Available Developed and engineered in response to market demand, the most popular Better Pack 333 is now available with corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction. The Better Pack 333 S was specially developed for use in work areas where frequent cleaning is necessary, such as in food processing plants. Features: • Dispenses up to 30" (76 cm) of tape with one stroke - more with multiple strokes. • Variety of simple tape length settings. • Two water brushes for uniform wetting. • Guillotine sheer blades for clean cutting. • Rugged steel side-frame construction. • Large water reservoir. • Handles both reinforced and non-reinforced paper tapes- from 1 1/2" to 3" wide (4-7cm). • Mechanically superior design. • Without the need for electricity, dispenser is easily moved from one packing line to another. HEATER INSTALLED AS WELL This item is 30 lbs., box dimensions: 13" x 10" x 19" Preventive Maintenance Procedures Better Packages tape dispensers and systems require minimal preventive maintenance and care. However the water activated tape used in tape dispensers produces a "dust" that if not removed periodically may reduce the performance of the unit. Minimal lubrication is required for the cutting blades. Oiling these blades lightly on a monthly basis will greatly extend the life and performance of the blades. Weekly washing of the water brushes will assure the most effective reactivation of the adhesive on the tape. On reinforced tape the adhesives are heavier, and during dispensing some of this wipes off on the brushes and runs into the water tank. If you do not wash the dispenser with warm water and mild soap weekly, the glue may accumulate and reduce the effectiveness of the moistening system by clogging the water brush bristles. The following suggested preventive maintenance schedule applies to all water activated tape machines listed in this web site. Weekly Wash water brushes with mild soap; rinse well. Clean any accumulated tape dust with a dry brush or blower. Wash water tank with mild soap; rinse well. Monthly Clean accumulated glue from blades. Apply light coating of light machine oil to back of blade. On Better Packages 555 models add a few drops of light machine oil to felt pads. Annually Thoroughly clean all accumulated pieces of tape, tape dust and any other foreign material from inside of machine with dry brush or blower. Clean bottom of heaters and pressure plates of accumulated glue. Oil upper and lower blades lightly with light machine oil. Clean all covers with a damp rag. WARNING! Never spray cleaning fluid or lubricant into the machine. Never clean or work on an electric or electronic dispenser with the power turned on. Always turn the power off and unplug the machine before servicing. Trouble Shooting Tips Symptom Trouble Shooting Tips Symptom: Machine does not turn on (if electric). Tip(s): Check to see that unit is plugged in, and power light is "on." Symptom: No tape is dispensed. Tip(s): Check to see that tape is loaded in the basket. Check to verify the tape path is correct. Remove upper tape plate and look for small pieces of tape which may cause jamming. Check that the water brush(es) and water tank are properly inserted so they don't block the tape path. Symptom: Tape is not wet when it is dispensed. Tip(s): Check water level in tank. Check for proper location of water brush(es) and tank. Check brushes for excess glue build up or excess wear. Symptom: Tape does not stick well. Tip(s): Check water level, adjust if necessary. Check heater operation, adjust if necessary. Add water conditioner if water is "hard." Check condition of water brushes. DO NOT**I REPETE**DO NOT BUY A TAPE DISPENSER ON/EBAY BEFORE ASKING THE SELLER THESE 7 QUESTIONS*** DOES IT DISPENSE TAPE AT THE PROPER LEGNTHS? DOES THE HEATER WORK? DOES IT CUT TAPE ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE WIDTH? DOES IT HAVE RUST? AND IF SO WAS ANY APPLICATION APPLIED TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CANCER ?? DO ALL THE BUTTONS WORK ? IF ELECTRIC DOES IT LOOK REFURBISHED? WHAT TYPE OF WARRANTY COMES WITH THE DISPENSER? THESE ARE ALL THE QUESTIONS I WOULD ASK IF I WAS IN THE MARKET FOR A GOOD USED TAPE DISPENSER* AND DOES THE OTHER SELLERS GIVE U ALL THIS FREE EXPERT ADVISE WEATHER U BUY FROM PATCO OR NOT? THIS IS A SUPER MACHINE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE** FULLY TESTED*AND WORKS PERFECT* WE HAVE OVER 45 OF THESE MACHINES IN THIS LOT,AND THEY ALL LOOK BASICALLY THE SAME. USED BUT FAR FROM ABUSED AND TUNED UP FULLY!!!!! WARNING****DONT GET FOOLED LIKE I DID AT TIMES***BE CAREFULL********* WHAT U SEE ON EBAY FOR LOW LOW PRICES**BEWARE*******THEY ARE MOSTLY RUSTED OUT AND THEY NEED WORK OR THEY ARE MISSING PARTS**IVE BEEN THERE AND THE DISCRIPTION SAYS THEY ARE PERFECT WORKING MACHINES AND WHEN U GET IT IN USE U SEE U GOT FOOLED***************** HERE AT PATCO THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN, SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE**OUR REFURBISHED TAPE DISPENSERS ARE PROFESSIONALLY DONE AND WE BACK THEM UP AS WELL********FEEDBACK SAYS IT ALL*******OVER 2200 MACHINES SOLD ON THE INTERNET AND EVERYONE LOVES THEM*** THIS MACHINE WAS TESTED FULLY AND RUNS PERFECT*** CLEAN AND RUNS LIKE A DREAM*****ALL READY TO USE WITH NO JAM UPS AND NO PROBLEMS*******AND WE FULLY WARRENTEE THEM AS WELL***U CANT AND WILL NOT GO WRONG WITH THIS DEAL**REMEMBER FREE TAPE TOO AND I DONT MEAN 1 OR TWO ROLLS EITHER****** U CANT GO WRONG WITH THIS DEAL**FREE TAPE* CLEAN MACHINE THAT RUNS PERFECT*AND A COMPANY THAT WILL BACK IT ALL UP***WOW GO FOR IT ********** TAKE IT FROM A TAPE TYCOON FOR OVER 40 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS, THESE ARE KEEPERS******DONT WAIT TILL ITS TOO LATE, THESE WILL SELL ON EBAY IN LESS THAN 1 WEEK*** PATCO WILL OFFER PATCO BRAND 3" REINFORCED GUMMED TAPE TO THIS SALE*ALL FREE *U CANT BEAT THIS DEAL**** WE REPAIR ALL MAKES AND MODELS**WE HAVE MANY REBUILTS IN STOCK AS WELL**** WE DO TRADE INS**WE BUY USED TAPE DISPENSERS **ALL BRANDS** WE CUSTOM PRINT GUMMED TAPE IN HOUSE**CALL JOEL FOR A QUOTE WITH PRICES NEW YORK STYLE************** 718-497-1527 Why gummed tape? Benefits of gummed tape over plastic tape: Gummed tape is creates a natural bond with cartons. The gummed adhesives absorbs dust, etc. and still bonds to the fibers. Gummed tape can also be used to cover old labels and markings to minimize confusing shipping companies. Gummed tape will flex with a carton during shipping and handling. Gummed tape is also the best method to seal a carton that is over stuffed or under packed. When compared with plastic tapes, gummed tape only requires one strip on the top and bottom flaps. Standard plastic tape is only 2" wide and packers will generally use two or more strips on each the top and bottom flaps causing a doubling of the cost of labor, and an increase in overall tape expenditures. Plastic tape is affected by dust, temperature, and time. Dust particles will cause the adhesive on the tape to become ineffective. Extreme cold and/or hot temperatures will cause the tape to deteriorate and sometimes fall off the carton. With time, some PVC tapes will actually dry out and cause the top layer of the tape to separate from the adhesives. Gummed Tape is Recyclable!!! Interested in conducting your own test? Try taking a standard type hair dryer. Aim it at the pressure sensitive tape. Once the tape is warmed a little, it will peal right off the carton. If you save the tape, you can even re-use it to reseal the carton! Plastic tape can also be removed from a carton with very little destruction to the carton fibers and in some cases can be used to reseal carton after merchandise is removed. (A good test is to take a carton sealed with plastic tape and "Pop" the carton flap next to the seal and see if the tape separates from the carton.) 2" and especially the 3" tape guns are heavy. Wrist injuries are a real possibility with repeated use. Injuries are also possible with the exposed blade of the tape gun. Another advantage of gummed tape is the overall appearance of the carton when received by your customer. Cartons sealed with gummed tape look better after shipping. Plastic tape when overused gives the impression product may be damaged or missing. Visit your own receiving department and view the packages being received. Which packages look the best after shipping? Another advantage with gummed tape is the ability to print as it is dispensed. See the CodeTaper manufactured by Better Packages. Key Benefits Gummed tape over Plastic: Natural bond to cartons with a very long shelf life. Weight of tape gun can cause wrist injuries. Ability to code print on the tape as it is dispensed. Single strip sealing top and bottom saving labor and material. Benefits of Gummed Tape over Staples: Staples are very difficult to use properly. Most operators do not use enough staples to properly seal a carton. Staples require more a full over flap for stapling (higher carton expense). If not used properly staples may damage the products being shipped if the operator allows the staples to dig in. The biggest area of concern lay in the actual opening of the carton by your customer. As most people pry open carton flaps, staples are exposed creating a hazard to your customers arms with scratches and cuts. Key Benefits of Gummed Tape over Staples: No sharp edges from staples Lower carton expense Simple to use Benefits of Gummed tape over Glue: When a carton is sealed with glue, the carton becomes very rigid. When shipping via parcel services, a carton is bounced and dropped a lot during transit. Cartons sealed with glue loose their ability to absorb the shock without incurring damage. Glue is also messy. Cold glues take too long to set up. Hot melt glues subject your packers to injuries caused by handling the hot guns. Key Benefits of Gummed Tape over Glue: Cleaner to use Operators are safer PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STATEMENT Gummed tape dispensers require minimal preventive maintenance and care. However, the gummed tape used in tape dispensers produces a "dust" that if not removed can reduce the performance of the unit. Minimal lubrication is required for the cutting blades. Oiling these blades lightly on a monthly basis will greatly extend the life and performance of the blades. Weekly washing of the water brushes will assure the most effective reactivation of the glue on the tape. On reinforced tape the glues are heavier, and during dispensing some of this glue wipes off on the brushes and runs into the water tank. If not washed out with warm water and mild soap weekly the glue will accumulate and reduce the effectiveness of the moistening system by clogging the water brush bristles. No repair should be attempted by well meaning but inexperienced persons. This could cause additional problems. We offer full repair services on most tape dispensers, or we will direct you to a knowledgeable source. SUGGESTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The following suggested preventive maintenance applies to all tape machine models in this web site: Weekly Wash water brushes with mild soap; rinse well. Wash water tank with mild soap; rinse well. Monthly Clean accumulated glue from blades. Apply light coating of light machine oil to back of blade (manuals). On 555 and E and R models, add few drops of oil to the blade felt pad. Semi-Annually Thoroughly clean all accumulated pieces of tape, tape dust and any other foreign material from inside of machine with dry brush or blower. Clean bottom of heaters and pressure plates of accumulated glue. Clean all covers with a damp rag. Trouble Shooting Instructions for Model TS333 (formerly BP333) Most Common Malfunctions 1. Not Cutting A. Check and clean blades FM2OBXK, replace if dull B. Check for worn or broken spring FM48AX C. Check stationary shear adjustment 2. Not Feeding A. Check yoke spring adjustment FM33AX - Section 6 Page 4 B. Check gear assembly GE79X for missing or flattened teeth C. Check feed handle pawls (missing) K44B D. Check FM2OBX for accumulated grease or tape resins and clean E. Check set screw on feed wheel PW77CX F. Check FM12EL for binding (replace) 3. Jamming A. Check main gear GE79X for flattened or missing teeth. Replace. B. Check FM11X for bending (lower tape plate) C. Check for bent FM15 shaft D. Check FM12EL for binding E. Check for missing water brush PW1O7AK GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS Tape Feed Problems A) When pulling handle, feed wheel not gripping tape securely. Cause, incorrect adjustment of set screw on Cutter Yoke Assembly, FM26XXX. see Cutter Yoke adjustment. Tape Jams A) Shear Blade, FM2OBX, doesn't lift up before tape feed. See Cutter Yoke and Shear adjustment. B) Tape is being pinched by Pressure Plate due to worn moistening brushes. C) Upper Tape Plate, FM12EL, missing or not in correct position. D) Insufficient space between Pivot Rod, FM-15 and Lower Tape Plate, FM11X. Cutting Problems A) Shear Blades have accumulated asphalt or non-asphaltic gum. Clean with suitable solvent. B) Check Stationary Shear, FM21X, for correct lateral adjustment. See lateral shear adjustment. C) Blades dull FM2OBX , FM21X need replacing. D) Check spring assembly, FM33AX replace if needed . Handle Doesn't Move Freely. A) Caused by worn FM49X, Shaft & Pinion Assembly which needs replacing. GE79X, Main Gear Assembly needs replacing. Cutter Yoke and Movable Shear Blade Adjustment This adjustment is made necessary when the lower idler assembly, FM39XX, "backs down" causing the feed wheels to slip on the tape. Full rolls of tape will enhance the problem at times causing a "skeeting" noise. On the rear end of the Cutter Yoke Assembly, FM26XXX, is a set screw which controls the height of the lower feed wheel and moving shear at the time the feed wheel initially grips the tape. This set screw can be seen by looking through the large hole in the vertical tie plate in the front of the basket section of the machine. To check for the proper adjustment, raise the top cover, pull the handle slightly forward and watch as the feed wheels come together. The moveable cutter blade should clear the stationary blade by 2/32" at the end of the slant just as the feed wheels touch. If it has been found that the moving blade was too low, turn the set screw counter clockwise several turns and recheck the position. If the moving blade is too high, turn the set screw clockwise until the correct position is reached. After the adjustment has been made, the Cutter Yoke Assembly should be lifted to be sure that after the Feed Wheels start to grip the tape it can be raised still further against increased resistance. Try dispensing tape. If the tape is catching on the corner of the shear and jamming, turning up the left hand corner of the tape or the tape is slipping under the feed wheels, the adjustment was not correctly made. It is also important to make sure the knurling on the feed wheels is still there. If the feed wheel is found to be "smooth" replacement is necessary. Tool needed: 1 - LN-23 Hex Screw Driver 3/32 Shear Adjustment This adjustment is made at the factory and it should not be necessary to change it unless difficulty is encountered in cutting tape. Lift the front cover and look directly on the moving and Stationary Shear Blades. When the operating crank is back against its stop the two shear blades should only be a contacting one another on the right side. There should be a gap between the blades at the left side, and the gap should decrease in width until the point contact is reached on the right side. Ordinarily this gap is about 1/32 of an inch on the left side. At no time should the shear blades be parallel. If it becomes necessary to readjust the shear blades proceed as follows: a. Locate the shear adjusting screw on right side of the machine just in back of tank. (This screw has a washer under it.) b. Loosen screw only slightly so it can be slid up or down. c. It is desired to increase the gap slide the adjusting screw upward. To decrease the gap slide the screw downward. d. Retighten screw securely and try dispensing tape. If adjustment is correctly made tape should be cut easily and cleanly. Crank Handle If desired, the crank handle grip can be reversed. Pressure Plate Weights The pressure plate which rests on the top of the brushes has removable weight slugs. The number of slugs can be varied to suit the tape being dispensed. Heavy weight tapes require more weight slugs than lighter tapes. The suggested number of slugs is as follows: 35 lb. kraft tape - 0 to 1 slug 60 lb. kraft tape - 1 to 2 slugs reinforced tape - 2 to 3 slugs The slugs can be added or removed by pushing in or out. If the machine jams there is too much weight on the pressure plate and some should be removed. To Clean Knife Where reinforced tapes are used it will be necessary to clean accumulations of laminate from the cutting blade from time to time. The knife on the Better Pack 333 has been made especially accessible for this purpose. To clean the knife follow these simple steps: a. Remove water bottle and tank assemblies. b. Depress rocker stop rod protruding from right side of machine with right hand and keep in this position until item "c" below has been accomplished. c. Reach inside machine where tank was removed, pull knife assembly down and swing out to cleaning position. d. To clean knife, wipe off with suitable solvent. DO NOT SCRAPE WITH HARD OBJECTS as resulting scratches will cause fast accumulation of asphalt. When asphalt is removed, wipe with lightly oiled cloth. e. Re-insert knife to cutting position by depressing rocker stop rod as in Item "B" above, tip knife up into cutting position and push upward so the knife will come between stationary blade and guide rollers. Release rocker stop rod. f. Try feeding and cutting tape to check if parts are in proper position. g. Re-install tank and water bottle. Spring Tension Adjustment Both operating springs can be seen by turning the Better Pack 333 upside down after first removing the water tank and bottle. a. The handle return spring is the long spring terminating in a hook type clip positioned in one of three holes underneath the water tank platform. The other end is attached to hammer cam on crankshaft. b. The feed wheel tension spring has one end attached to the rocker carrying the shear blade and the opposite end attached to a hook positioned in one of several holes in the tape basket. Care should be taken not to interchange the two springs. The feed wheel tension spring is the longer of the two springs. It is also made from heavier wire. c. Adjustment of handle return spring -to increase tension on handle return for faster handle return or for cutting extremely short lengths, insert hook on spring clip in second or third hole. d. Should it ever become necessary to increase feed wheel tension to compensate for feed wheel wear, unhook spring at basket and move to hole nearer rear of machine. For lighter tension move end of spring nearer front of machine. e. Note that both the above springs act together and that increasing tension on the feed wheel tension spring may make necessary additional adjustment of handle return spring especially if it is desired to cut extremely short lengths of tape. patco's disclaimer** once in a while if patco has a few machines that look almost exactly the same, we will relist the same pic. if for any reason u feel u did not get an acceptable duplicate, just email me and send it back on our ups acct number and we will either replace,repair the problem, or a full refund, however whatever the matter is, patco is there to back up the sale*98 percent of our pics represent the actaul machine, however like i said some are just exact looking duplicates. if you look for blemishes in the pic and than not see them when u recieve it, this is why im explaining this in detail**most customers dont really care about a scratch or a ding here and there, they just want a perfect working dispenser and thats where patco shines*read up on our feedbacks and u will see that our trac record is almost perfect and we have a very good repete customer base and that says alot**thank you from the bottom of my heart*** jr

Condition	Seller refurbished : An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details.
Seller Notes	“MACHINE WAS STEAM CLEANED, FULLY SERVICED,TESTED FULLY, HEATER HAS A NEW ELEMENT,CUTS PERFECT,NON JAMMING, PERFECT MACHINE !! WE HAVE BEEN SERVICING TAPE DISPENSERS AND CUSTOM PRINTING TAPE SINCE 1949 !!!!”