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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Alpha Bind, a professional punching machine. Your Alpha Bind was designed with a unique full range of functions, safety features and premium quality components to guarantee an effortless and professional punching experience, as well as many years of trouble-free service.
Important
We recommend that you take a moment to familiarize yourself with the functions of your new Alpha Bind. Make sure you read all the features and safety instructions, and follow these guidelines to install, operate and maintain your Alpha Bind. You will find that with just a little practice, anyone can achieve professional results.
Features
Electric Model
On/Off Switch Comb Opener Comb Opener Foot Pedal
Die Disengaging
Side Margin Guide Depth Margin Control
Manualmodel
Punch Throat
Comb Opener Comb Opener
Punch Handle
Die Disengaging
Side Margin
Depth'Margin Control
Punch Throat
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Assembly &Safetyinstructions
- Place your new Alpha Bind on top of a sturdy work table. For Electric model only (For manual model skip to step 5)
- Place the FOOT PEDAL on the floor in front of the machine.
- Plug power cord into the back of the machine.
- Plug the other end of POWER CORD into an outlet with the correct voltage and type. Warning: Powering the machine with incorrect voltage may severely damage its electrical components and result in personal injury!
Important Safety Guidelines
setting up, performing maintenance or when your AlphaBind is not in use.
B) To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
- Never operate the Alpha Bind near water
- Do not use the AlphaBind if the power cord is damaged.
- Do not allow the electric cords to be in contact with hot surfaces.
For Manual model only (If Electric model skip step 6)
5) Attach the punching handle:
A) Slide the Punching handle and screw on to the punching axle. See picture A
B) Tighten the screw
See picture B
- Attach Comb Opener Handle.
General Safety Guidelines
A) Contact your dealer in case of malfunction or for after sale service. Never try to repair
the operator.
B) Empty waste bin regularly.
C) Lubricate punching dies as needed.
D) Never attempt to punch more than maximum number of sheets recommended. Doing so may cause severe damage to the equipment andfatigue to theoperator.
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Punching
Important:
- Always do test punch with waste paper to make sure document will be properly
Maximum single punching: Electric model: 20 sheets of 20lbs paper. Manual model: 25 sheets of 20 Ibs paper. Recommended comfortable single punching: Electric model: 18-20 sheets of 20lbs paper. Manual model: 12 -16 sheets of 20lbs paper. Punch inner sheets and covers separately as side margin may vary Re-align margins for oversize covers.
- Turn power on. See picture 1 (for electric version only)
- Align the Side Margin Control to the correct position according to the sheet or cover size. Note: Use ruler guide for proper alignment. See picture 2
- Push-in and rotate Depth Margin Control to the desired position (1, 2, 3 4). See Picture 3 Tip: Recommended depth margin per comb size: Position 1: Small size comb (3/16" to %2") Position 2: Mid size comb (7/16 to 7/8") Position 3: Mid size comb (%" to 1")
Position 4: Large size comb (1-1/8 to 2")
- Pull out Disengagement Pins to avoid partially perforated holes (if needed). See Picture 4
- Insert sheets into the Punch Throat.See Picture 5
- Activate the punching action by stepping on the foot pedal (for electric version) or by pulling the handle down (for manual version). See Picture 6A and 6B
- Repeat step 5 & 6 until all sheets have been punched.
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Binding
- Place pre-selected comb behind Comb Opener Fingers. Note: The comb opening side should be upward. See picture 1
- Gently rotate Comb Opener Handle clockwise to open comb. Note: Open comb sufficiently to allow pages and covers to be inserted. See picture 2
- Align and insert punched pages onto comb fingers.
See picture 3
- Gently rotate Comb Opener Handle counter-clockwise to close comb.
See picture 4
- Lift the bound document upward, and remove it from Comb Opener Fingers. See picture 5
- ** Congratulations the comb binding is complete**
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Punchdie Maintenance
To keep your Alpha Bind running in optimal condition at all times, Punch Die lubrication should be performed on a regular basis.
How to lubricate Punch Dies
- Remove front Punch Die Cover (use a Philip screw driver to loosen the 4 screws). See Picture # 1
- Apply die lubricant (with brush or by Slight Spray).
See picture 2
Tip: Only a very small amount of die lubricant should be applied (with brush preferably) to avoid over spraying them
- Screw back front Punch Die Cover. See picture 3
- Remove any excessive lubricant by punching some scratch paper.
Warranty Policy
Your AlphaBind has a warranty of one year from date of purchase. In the event of a manufacturer's defect, your distributor (at option) will repair or replace it. Important: This warranty does not cover damages due to improper use or mistreatment of the unit, including any extraordinary event leading to the damage of the machine, whether it is reversible or not.
If your AlphaBind is not punching properly, first follow the corrective actions within this manual. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer for further instructions. Please have your machine's serial number and the purchase date ready. If the machine must be returned to your distributor, it is your responsibility to properly pack and ship it, as any damages incurred during its transportation are not covered by our warranty policy.
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Quick start
- Set up: Place the machine on a sturdy table. On the electric model, put the foot pedal on the floor and plug the power cord into the back of the machine and into an outlet with the correct voltage. On the manual model, attach the punching handle and the comb opener handle.
- Test punch: Always do a test punch with waste paper first to make sure the document will be punched correctly.
- Set the side margin: Turn power on (electric model). Align the Side Margin Control to the sheet or cover size. Use the ruler guide.
- Set the depth margin: Push in and turn the Depth Margin Control to position 1, 2, 3 or 4. Position 1 is for small combs and position 4 is for large combs.
- Punch: Pull out the Disengagement Pins if needed. Insert sheets into the Punch Throat. Step on the foot pedal (electric) or pull the handle down (manual). Repeat until all sheets are punched.
- Open the comb: Place the comb behind the Comb Opener Fingers with the opening side up. Gently turn the Comb Opener Handle clockwise until the comb is open enough.
- Bind: Insert the punched pages onto the comb fingers. Turn the handle counter-clockwise to close the comb. Lift the bound document off the fingers.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
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| Holes are only partly punched | Pins are punching where the paper has no edge | Pull out the Disengagement Pins when needed to avoid partially perforated holes. Page 5 |
| Machine is strained or damaged, or the operator is tiring | More than the maximum number of sheets was punched | Punch no more than 20 sheets of 20 lb paper on the electric model or 25 on the manual model. Comfortable range is 18 to 20 sheets electric and 12 to 16 manual. Page 5 |
| Covers and pages do not line up | Side margin can differ between inner sheets and covers | Punch inner sheets and covers separately. Re-align the margins for oversize covers. Do a test punch first. Page 5 |
| Machine is not punching properly | Punch dies may need lubrication | Lubricate the punch dies. Remove the front die cover, apply a very small amount of die lubricant, and screw the cover back on. Page 7 |
| Too much lubricant on the dies | Too much lubricant was applied | Punch some scratch paper to remove the excess. Page 7 |
| Waste bin is full | The bin has not been emptied | Empty the waste bin regularly. Page 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the Alphabind punch at once?
The electric model punches up to 20 sheets of 20 lb paper. The manual model punches up to 25 sheets of 20 lb paper. Do not exceed these limits. See page 5.
Which depth margin position should I use?
It depends on comb size. Position 1 is for small combs, position 2 and 3 are for mid size combs, and position 4 is for large combs from 1-1/8 to 2 inches. See page 5.
How do I lubricate the punch dies?
Remove the front die cover with a Phillips screwdriver, apply a very small amount of die lubricant with a brush or light spray, and replace the cover. Punch scratch paper to remove extra lubricant. See page 7.
What should I do before punching a real document?
Do a test punch with waste paper to make sure the document will be punched correctly. See page 5.
How long is the warranty?
The warranty is one year from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage from improper use or mistreatment. See page 7.
