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Declaration of Conformity
Fastbind Presso Operating instructions
We, Maping Co, hereby declare that the following product: Machine name: Fastbind Presso Type: Cover finishing machine
The product fullfils the essential safety requirements for CE conformity marking according to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Main parts
Applied standards: EN 60950 - 1:2001 (safety) EN 61000 - 6-1:2001 (EMC immunity)
- IEC 61000-4-2 and IEC 61000-4-3
- IEC 61000-4-4 and IEC 61000-4-5
- IEC 61000-4-6
Manufacturer:
Maping Co Kuusiniemi 10, FIN-02710 Espoo FINLAND Tel. +358 9 562 6022 Fax: +358 9 562 6215 www.fastbind.com
Back support Positioning deck Housing Pressing tool Adjustment screw + locking nut (back support) 6 AC IN 7 Power switch
Warranty
Maping Co warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows. For the period of twelve months from the date of purchase, repair or replace free of charge, for the original purchaser, any part or parts found by inspection to be defective by our factory authorized service outlet or by the manufacturer at Espoo, Finland. All transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty shall be paid for by the purchaser.
All service under this warranty will be furnished and performed by factory authorized service stations or by the manufacturer. Warranty service does not extend the warranty period.
This warranty is limited to the value of the product and it does not cover damage caused by:
- Transportation,
- Normal wear and tear,
- Neglected or improper maintenance,
- Misuse
The warranty will be voided if machine’s type plate has been wholly or partially removed or erased. Maping Co is not responsible for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of material, profit or interruption of business. Maping Co may at any time discharge its warranty by refunding the purchase price and taking back the product.
© 2010 Copyright Maping Co. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under applicable copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
8 Control panel 9 Push button 10 Operating handle 11 Adjustable foot 12 Back rest 13, 14, 15 Spacer plates 16 Pressing cavity
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Temperature setting
Warning !
After turning the power on, use the push button on the control panel to select temperature. The selected temperature LED blinks while heating up and remains lit when ready.
The surface of the press tool (5) is hot. Do not touch it. Touching it may cause burn injury. Keep hands clear from press tool when changing spacer plates (3).
STBY
Press tool (5) moves towards back support (2) when pressing from operating handle (1). Keep hands clear!
Stand by
Adjusting pressing
point
Books may have different spine thickness. Add or remove spacer plates to adjust pressing point (= distance A). Optimal height for the pressing point is in the center.
Adding spacer plates: pressing point moves towards spine
Removing spacer plates: pressing point moves away from spine
Using too high temperature setting may damage cover materials. To find a suitable temperature, try first a low setting. Press operating handle for five seconds and remove the book. Check if groove is properly formed and how the cover surface looks like. Increase temperature step by step as needed until a suitable setting is found for your cover material.
If this equipment is not used for 60 minutes, it automatically switches off the heater and turns on the STBY LED light. Press the push button to start heating.
STBY
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Quick start
- Turn on the power switch and use the push button on the control panel to select a temperature; the LED blinks while heating and stays lit when ready.
- Start with a low temperature setting to avoid damaging the cover material.
- Add or remove spacer plates to set the pressing point for the book's spine thickness; the optimal pressing point is in the center.
- Place the book, press the operating handle for five seconds and remove the book.
- Check the groove and cover surface, and raise the temperature step by step until you find a suitable setting for that cover material.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Cover material looks damaged after pressing | The temperature setting is too high for the cover material. | Start with a low setting. Press the operating handle for five seconds, remove the book, and check the groove and cover surface. Raise the temperature step by step until it looks right. Page 3 |
| Groove is not formed in the right place on the book | The pressing point does not match the spine thickness. | Add or remove spacer plates. Adding plates moves the pressing point toward the spine. Removing plates moves it away. The best height is in the center. Page 3 |
| Heater is off and the STBY light is on | The press was not used for 60 minutes, so it switched the heater off automatically. | Press the push button on the control panel to start heating again. Page 3 |
| Risk of burns when changing spacer plates | The surface of the press tool is hot. | Do not touch the press tool. Keep hands clear of it when changing spacer plates. Page 3 |
| Risk of hand injury while pressing | The press tool moves toward the back support when you use the operating handle. | Keep hands clear while pressing. Page 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the right temperature for my cover material?
Try a low setting first, press the handle for five seconds, then check the groove and cover surface. Increase the temperature step by step until the result is right. Too high a setting may damage covers (page 3).
How do I adjust the pressing point for thicker or thinner books?
Use the spacer plates. Adding plates moves the pressing point toward the spine; removing plates moves it away from the spine (page 3).
Why did the STBY light come on?
If the Presso is not used for 60 minutes it switches off the heater and lights the STBY LED. Press the push button to start heating again (page 3).
What does the warranty cover?
Maping Co warrants the Presso against defects in material or workmanship for twelve months from purchase for the original purchaser; transport, normal wear, poor maintenance and misuse are not covered (page 2).
