QUICK ACCESS GUIDE WITH INTEGRATED STRAP CHUTE OPENER
A quick access guide with an integrated strap chute opening device for a strapping machine is disclosed in which the strap chute separating device has a frame and a strap chute mounted to the frame. The strap chute includes at least one fixed wall (28) cooperating with at least one movable wall (30). In a first position, the walls are closed and define a strap path (22) through the strap chute and in a second position, the movable wall moves to separate and open the strap path. A handle (16) rotates to open the chute using a cam (18). A guide arm (34) is also rotated by rotation of the handle to allow access to the strap path.