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Akiles CoilMac ECI Coil Binding Machine with Electric Inserter
Instruction Manual
For Models: CoilMac ECI 4:1 Coil CoilMac ECI 5:1 Coil
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Quick start
- Assemble: place the machine on a sturdy table, insert the punch handle vertically on the punching axle and tighten the screw counterclockwise.
- Test the inserter: turn on the switch and press the foot pedal to check that the inserting roller turns.
- Set up: use the Coil Size Guide to pick the depth margin and coil diameter, then press and rotate the Depth Margin Control until it bounces back.
- Punch: center the document with the Punch Throat Ruler and Side Margin Control, insert 12–15 sheets (20 lb) and pull the handle toward you.
- Start the coil: insert the coil by hand into the first 4 to 5 holes, then hold the document evenly against the roller.
- Insert: press the foot pedal so the coil feeds itself through the holes, and move the document away from the roller right after the last hole.
- Finish: cut and crimp the excess coil at both ends with crimpers so the document cannot unbind.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Excess oil on the first punched sheets | Oil is left on the punching dies when the machine is new | Punch a few waste sheets the first time you use the machine to clean the oil off the dies. Page 3 |
| Partially perforated hole at the edge of the document | A hole is left partially exposed on the Punch Throat Ruler | Insert a sheet and disengage any die that leaves a partial hole by pulling its Die Disengagement Pin. Page 4 |
| Depth Margin Control button does not bounce back | The depth margin adjustment has not fully set | Rotate it slightly back and forth until it bounces back. The button must bounce back when you release it. Page 4 |
| Coil over-inserted, or some pages left un-inserted | The document was not moved away from the roller, or the foot pedal was not released, right after the last hole | Flip the document over and continue inserting as in step 2 (hold the document evenly against the roller). Page 3 |
| Last hole on a 14" or longer document is only partly punched | The document edge is not lined up with a disengaged die | Use the Continuous Punch Guide and make sure the last hole (the document edge), if partly covered by the Punch Throat Ruler, lines up with a disengaged die. Page 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the CoilMac ECI punch at once?
The manual recommends 12–15 sheets of 20 lb paper per punch. The maximum recommended punching capacity is 17 sheets of 20 lb paper. See page 3.
What coil size do I need for my document?
The capacity chart pairs sheet counts with coil diameters, for example 25 sheets (1/8") with a 5mm coil, 100 sheets with a 12mm coil, 250 sheets with a 28mm coil and 450 sheets (1-7/8") with a 50mm coil. See page 5.
How many holes does a letter-size sheet get?
A Letter (11") sheet gets 43 holes with the 4:1 pitch and 55 holes with the 5:1 pitch. See the binding format table on page 5.
How do I bind documents 14" (356mm) or longer?
Push in all Die Disengagement Pins, punch the first section, flip the sheets over, then insert from the right-hand side and place one of the punched holes onto the Continuous Punch Guide before punching again. See page 3.
What warranty does the CoilMac ECI have?
One year from the date of purchase. Damage from improper use or mistreatment of the unit is not covered. See page 5.
