TM 5-3610-253-14
3-3. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF
OPERATION.
3-3.1 General. When power switch is turned on, motor starts. Depressing foot
switch engages electrically operated clutch to rotate main shaft. Main shaft rota-
tion drives stitcher head assembly. Wire grips pull wire through straighteners to
remove bends. Cutter snips staple from bulk wire. Bender forms staple. Driver
forces staple through work. Clinchers bend ends of staple.
3-3