User Manual

TAPER

1. Flat tape pulls away from end of joint

• Operator failed to maintain consistent pressure on the drive wheel.

• Operator is pulling tape along, as opposed to rolling the tape out (this system reduces this problem).

2. Angle tape pulls out of corner

• Operator failed to maintain consistent pressure on the drive wheel.

• Operator is pulling tape along, as opposed to rolling the tape out (this system reduces this problem).

3. Joint compound drips when taping ceiling flats

• Run on two wheels for the first 4-6 inches, then run the taper on one wheel at a 45 degree angle with the

creaser wheel.

• Compound consistency is too thin.

4. Tape falls off

• Operator did not place enough pressure on the drive wheel.

• Compound consistency is too thin.

5. Tape will not advance

• Tape is not properly threaded (crinkles, creases and/or jams).

• Defective tape advancement assembly - check for adjustment on the gooser needle.

• Obstruction in the tape slide (metal and/or paper).

6. Taper will not run smooth on ceiling angles

• Tool needs to track on a straight line - should bisect the angle.

• If tool is turned slightly clockwise or counterclockwise, chatter will occur.

• Back-end of tool should be at a 45 degree angle – should not be held too high or low.

7. Blanks – no joint compound under tape

• The operator must ensure the proper amount of compound is dispensed onto the tape by matching the speed

of the taper head with the flow of material from the pump.

• Hopper is out of joint compound.

8. Excess or insufficient joint compound under tape

• For best results, the operator will need to ensure that the head of the tool travels at a consistent speed over

the full length of the joint or excess and/or insufficient amounts of material will result.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (cont’d)