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WireMac -E

OPERAT IO N A L

MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW WireMac-E , A PROFESSIONAL AND HEAVY- DUTY WIRE PUNCH AND BINDING MACHINE. YOUR WireMac-E 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 WireMac-E . YOU WILL FIND THAT WITH JUST A LITTLE PRACTICE, ANY PERSON CAN ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.

F E AT URES

MASTER SELECTOR

Pitch Wire Size Wire Closure Depth Margin

Punch Throat & Ruler

ASSEMB LY & SAFETYINSTRUCTION

  1. Place your new WireMac-E on top of a sturdy working table. See picture 1
  2. Plug the power cord and foot pedal cord to the back of machine See picture 2
  3. Remove the screw from Closing Axle clockwise as indicated, connect the Closing Handle in a

vertical position onto the Closing Axle. Tighten-back the screws counter clockwise. See picture 3.

  1. Turn on Power switch and press foot pedal to test punching . See picture 4.
  2. Always turn switch-off and place Foot Pedal out of reach when machine is not in use.
  3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never operate the WireMac-E near water.
  4. Do not use the WireMac-E if power cord is damaged.
  5. Do not allow the electric cord to be in contact with hot surfaces.
  6. In case of malfunction, return the unit to your distributor for service. This equipment does not contain

any part that can be serviced by the consumer or operator.

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Insert a full unbound document into Diameter Scale.

  1. Based on Diameter Scale reading, on the Master Selector you will see :
  • - Depth Margin
  • - Wire Closure
  • - Wire Size
  1. Set Depth Margin Control to the color determined from Step 1. Color indicated

on Depth Margin Control should match color on Master Selector.

  1. Set Wire Closer Control to the wire closure size determined from Step 1.
  2. ( If needed ) Use Master Selector to identify the size of your wire.

PUNCHING

  1. Align Side Margin Control to proper sheet & cover size.

11"

11-1/4" COVER

Note: There are different side margins for 11" sheets & their 11-1/4" covers.

TIPS

Maximum single punching capacity: 23 sheets (20 lbs paper)

  1. Pull out Disengagement Pins to avoid partially punched holes.

Recommended number of sheets per punch (for maximum equipment durability): 15 sheets ( 20 lbs paper )

  1. Insert sheets and press foot pedal to punch.

Empty the Waster Drawer from time to time. Overfilled Waste Drawer may cause machine to malfunction.

IN CASE OF PAPER JAM

The punching action will automatically stop in case the punch sheets are overloaded or too heavy. When this occurs, simply press the Reverse Button in the back of the machine repeatedly, until all the punching dies return to their original, home position. Now you can pull out some of the sheets and re-start the punching action by pressing the Foot Pedal again.

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FOR PUNCHING DOCUMENT LARGER THAN 14" (356MM)

  1. Align sheets as indicated on punch throat ruler. Make sure all dies disengagement pins are pushed in. Insert sheets and press Foot Pedal to punch the left part first. See Picture 1
  2. Remove sheets and flip them over as illustrated. See Picture 2.
  3. Insert sheet from right-hand-side. Press Foot Pedal to punch. See picture 3. IMPORTANT: Document must be inserted in such a way as to place one of the already perforated holes onto the Continuous Punch Guide.

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INSERTING

  1. Insert pre-selected wire into Wire Snatch
  2. Insert document from last pages to first pages then insert front cover. The back cover should be inserted last with inside facing up.

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TIPS

The seam of closed wire should be inside the book. Follow step No.2 instruction for best results.

Back Cover

Last Page

Front Cover Back Cover

Front Cover

  1. Take out inserted document from Wire Snatch to close the wire.

CLOSING

  1. Put inserted document into Wire Closer.

The wire element must stand horizontally at the bottom of Wire Closer.

  1. 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.

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Front Cover

  1. Take out document and turn back cover over. The binding is complete.

Back Cover

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Size

Size 3 : 1 ( 3 HOLES PER INCH )

Punching Length

14"

LEGAL

= 40 Holes = 38 Holes

14" = 27 Holes LEGAL = 26 Holes

= 34 Holes = 32 Holes = 24 Holes = 24 Holes

Sheets Diameters mm 70-80 g/m 2 Inch

Binding Capacity

Size 2 : 1 (2 HOLES PER INCH )

= 23 Holes = 21 Holes = 16 Holes = 16 Holes

Sheets 70-80 g/m 2

Diameters Inch

WA RRANTYPOLICY

YOUR WireMac-E 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 WireMac-E 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 DAMAGES INCURRED DURING ITS TRANSPORTATION IS NOT COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY POLICY.

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Quick start

  1. Place the machine on a sturdy table, plug the power cord and foot pedal into the back, and attach the closing handle to the closing axle.
  2. Insert the full unbound document into the diameter scale and read the depth margin, wire closure and wire size from the master selector.
  3. Set the depth margin control to the matching color and set the wire closer control to the indicated size.
  4. Align the side margin control to your sheet and cover size, pull out disengagement pins as needed, insert sheets and press the foot pedal.
  5. Place the wire in the wire snatch and insert pages from last to first, then the front cover, and the back cover last with the inside up.
  6. Put the document in the wire closer with the wire horizontal at the bottom, pull the closer handle forward, then turn the back cover over.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Punching stops mid-cycleSheets are overloaded or too heavy.Press the Reverse Button on the back repeatedly until the dies return home, remove some sheets and press the foot pedal again. Page 3
Partially punched holes at the edgeDies are engaged beyond the edge of the sheet.Pull out the disengagement pins for the dies outside the sheet. Page 3
Machine malfunctions while punchingOverfilled waste drawer.Empty the waste drawer from time to time. Page 3
Wire seam under-closed or over-closedCloser control setting.Adjust the closer control slightly left or right until the seam is just touching. Page 4

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets can the WireMac-E punch?

Up to 23 sheets of 20 lb. paper; 15 sheets per punch is recommended for maximum durability. See page 3.

Can it punch documents longer than 14"?

Yes. Punch the left part first, flip the sheets, and punch from the right with an already-punched hole placed on the continuous punch guide. See page 4.

How do I clear a paper jam?

Press the Reverse Button on the back repeatedly until the dies return home, remove some sheets, then press the foot pedal to restart. See page 3.

What is the warranty?

One year from the date of purchase against manufacturer defects; damage from improper use is not covered. See page 5.