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The Bazooka Continuous Flow Pump was designed in conjunction with Graco specifically to pump joint compound for high production drywall finishing applications. The Endurance Pump, MaxPower Motor and Advantage Drive System combine to create the most rugged and reliable pump on the market. The internal hopper filter maximizes material usage by allowing joint compound collected during the wipe down process to be re-used without fear of debris entering the pump. The 25 gallon hopper can be used as a tool wash station and includes an air tight lid so compound can be preserved for next day use. With the optional CTFIL, standard ATF tools can be filled while the continuous flow tools are in use.

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We recommend you use general purpose finishing compound or general purpose “lightweight” finishing compound. You can also use “machine mud” which is designed specifically for automatic finishing tools, but it can be more expensive and harder to source. DO NOT use any type of durabond or “hot muds”, as these fast setting compounds could harden inside your automatic taper - requiring you to break your taper down and manually clean every component.

When you first start using the automatic taper, it is suggested you practice using it on scrap drywall or a practice board, so you can get a feel for: Getting the correct mud consistency. It should be thin enough so that the taper runs smoothly along the seam, but thick enough that the tape remains in place on the wall

Setting the drive wheel brake. The drive wheel brake ensures the drive wheel doesn’t spin backwards when you pull the taper off the wall due to pressure from the cable - as this will create gaps in the mud that is applied behind the tape. You want the brake to be set just enough so that there is not any noticeable resistance and the taper moves smoothly along the seams.

PRO TIP: During a long flat seam run on a ceiling, rock the taper from one side of the drive wheel to the other side every 2 - 3 feet; this action will ensure the mud and tape stays in place until you’ve had a chance to bed the tape down with a trailing knife.

On inside corner seams, keep your taper as close to 45 degrees as possible, so that both wheels are touching the two walls or the ceiling and the wall. This will make sure tape is centered correctly in the seam as you push it in place with the creaser wheel.

When you get to the end of a seam or a corner, cut the tape 3” to 4” before you finish. Then let the remaining tape roll over the drive wheel and into the corner. With a little practice, you will be able to cut to the perfect length every time.

PRO TIP: If you feel that you have cut the tape a little short, gently pull up on the tape with your hand from partway down the wall. You should be able to center the tape a bit and close the gap.

Always stop the automatic taper completely before activating the control sleeve to cut the tape. Otherwise the tape won’t cut properly at a right angle to the taper and could double cut even jam up your tape.

Before you use your automatic taper, always oil up all moving parts liberally with 3-in-1 machine oil. DO NOT use the original WD-40, as it is caustic and will break down your gaskets and plunger. In fact, we don’t recommend you use any lubrication that is in a spray can, unless you know what the propellant is. Often it is benzyne, which is also very hard on gaskets and seals. We highly recommend common machine oil such as 3-in-ONE

Once you’ve finished cleaning your taper, we suggest liberally coating all moving parts and the inside of the tube with 3-in-ONE oil again. It will displace the water and reduce any opportunity for corrosion.

When cleaning your automatic taper do not force the plunger towards the head by jamming a rod, stick or anything else from the bottom and pushing against it. This could cause your cable to become caught up at the head and potentially snap it.

I was teaching hand finishing in New York City when Apla-Tech’s Eastern Rep brought me a Continuous Flow (CFS) Tape Apla-Cator. I had never used it before and after I was shown how it worked I taped for 2 ½ hours. Since we only had 250’ rolls for hand tapers, I had to stop only once every 250’ to change the roll of tape. I was surprised to see that I put up 20 rolls when I was finished. Since the taper was so light and had no drag feel I didn’t feel tired when I was done. When I told other finishers I knew how well it went they said I was BSing them. I was pretty impressed and recommend that taper to anyone.

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TapeTech Bazooka Oil Drywall Taping Tool Lubricant 8 oz is specially formulated for lubricating Automatic Taping and Finishing Tools. The aerosol can delivers pressurized stream of Bazooka Oil that will keep your tools running free! Acts as a water barrier that will keep away corrosion, and extend the life of your drywall tools. When using the Bazooka Oil you avoid damage to gaskets wipers and O-rings caused by the use of solvent based lubricants such as WD-40.

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