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W B M - 5 3 2 OPER AT IONALMANUAL
( WIRE BINDING MODULE )
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW WBM - 532 , A PROFESSIONAL AND HEAVY- DUTY WIRE BINDING MODULE. YOUR WBM - 532 WAS DESIGNED WITH A FULL RANGE OF FUNCTION AND PREMIUM QUALITY COMPONENTS TO GUARANTEE YOU AN EFFORTLESS AND PROFESSIONAL BIND, AS WELL AS MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE.
IMPORTANT
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF YOUR NEW WBM - 532 . YOU WILL FIND THAT WITH JUST A LITTLE PRACTICE, ANY PERSON CAN ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.
F E AT URES
MASTER SELECTOR
Wire Size Wire Closure
Closer Support Bracket
ASSEMB LY & SAFETYINSTRUCTION
- Place your new WBM - 532 on top of a sturdy working table. See picture 1
2.. Connect the Closing Handle in a vertical position onto the Closing Axle. Tighten the screws counter
clockwise. See picture 2.
- Caution! Do not touch Wire
Closer while operation as it
may hurt your hands.
Insert a full unbound
- Based on Diameter Scale reading, on the Master document into Diameter Scale.
Selector you will determine
- - Wire Closure
- - Wire Size
- Set Wire Closer Control to the wire closure size determined from Step 1.
- ( If needed ) Use Master Selector to identify the size of your wire.
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INSERTING
- Insert pre-selected wire into Wire Holder.
Back Cover
Fr o n t Cover
TIPS
The seam of closed wire should be inside the book. Follow step No.2 instruction for best results.
- Insert document from last pages to first pages then insert front cover. The back cover should be inserted last with inside facing up.
Back Cover
Last Page
Front Cover
Front Cover Back Cover
- Take out inserted document from Wire Holder to close the wire.
CLOSING
- Put inserted document into Wire Closer.
The wire element must stand horizontally at the bottom of Wire Closer.
- Pull Closer Handle forward to close.
TIPS
The seam of closed wire should be just touching. Slightly adjust the Closer Control a little left or right for the under-closed or over- closed seam.
OK
- Take out document and turn back cover over. The binding is complete.
WA RRANTYPOLICY
YOUR WBM - 532 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 MISS TREATMENT OF THE UNIT, INCLUDING ANY EXTRAORDINARY EVENT LEADING TO THE DAMAGE OF THE MACHINE, WHETHER IT IS REVERSIBLE OR NOT.
IF THE WBM - 532 IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, FIRST FOLLOW THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ABOVE. 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 DAMAGE INCURRED DURING ITS TRANSPORTATION IS NOT COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY POLICY.
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Quick start
- Place the WBM-532 on a sturdy table and mount the closing handle vertically on the closing axle.
- Insert the full unbound document into the diameter scale and read the wire size and wire closure on the Master Selector.
- Set the Wire Closer Control to that closure size.
- Hang the wire on the wire holder, then insert pages from last to first, the front cover, and finally the back cover inside facing up.
- Lift the document off the wire holder and place it in the wire closer with the wire standing horizontally at the bottom.
- Pull the closer handle forward, then turn the back cover over to finish.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Closed wire seam is open (under-closed) | The Wire Closer Control is set too loose. | The seam should just touch. Slightly adjust the Closer Control a little left or right. Page 3 |
| Closed wire seam overlaps (over-closed) | The Wire Closer Control is set too tight. | Slightly adjust the Closer Control a little left or right until the seam just touches. Page 3 |
| Wire or closure size is wrong | The size was not matched to the document. | Insert a full unbound document into the Diameter Scale on the Master Selector to find the wire closure and wire size. Page 2 |
| Pages end up in the wrong order | The document was inserted in the wrong order. | Insert the document from last pages to first pages, then the front cover. Insert the back cover last, inside facing up. Page 3 |
| Wire does not close well | The wire is not positioned in the Wire Closer correctly. | Make sure the wire element stands horizontally at the bottom of the Wire Closer, then pull the Closer Handle forward. Page 3 |
| Hand injury risk | Hands touch the Wire Closer while it operates. | Do not touch the Wire Closer during operation. Page 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right wire size?
Insert the full document into the diameter scale; the Master Selector shows the wire size and closure setting. See page 2.
What if the wire is under- or over-closed?
The seam should just touch. Adjust the Closer Control slightly left or right. See page 3.
In what order do I load the pages?
Last page to first, then the front cover, with the back cover inserted last, inside facing up, so the wire seam ends up inside the book. See page 3.
What is the warranty?
One year from the date of purchase against manufacturer's defects. See page 3.
