When using web-shaped packaging material in which the rear end of a packaging material is spliced to the front end of a next web-shaped packaging material, in order to continuously operate the filling machine for paper container, notches are provided on a corner portion of the paper spliced portion around the metal layer. A continuous guidance threshold distance setting unit sets a threshold distance for continuous guidance based on the road configuration by using a table or the like. The probe assembly includes an electrode member that is slidably disposed within the elongate cannula, the electrode member including a plurality of tines configured for passage through the plurality of slots. The repairing information is then sent to the operation supporting section of the power generating facility.