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Business Comb Binder
Quasare 500
Quasare 500
Pleaseread these instructions beforeuse. Veuillez lire ces instructions avant util is ation. Lea estas in str ucc i ones antes del uso.
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English
Paper entry
Adjustable Window edge guide
Overload neon Power on neon
Wheel to adjust edgeguide On/off switch Wastetray Comb
Punch button
Waste tray
Comb storage and Document
Comb storageand Documenf measure
Capabilities
Punching Capacity Binding Capacity Paper sheets Max comb size
20 sheet
70-80g / 20lb Max document (80g / 20lb) c.500 sheet Transparent covers Technical Data
3 sheet US letter
100-200 micron / 4-8 mil Paper dimensions
2 sheet Punching slots
200+ micron/ 8+ mil 19
Slot pitch 14.28mm / 9/16"
Other standard covers
Adjustable edge guide yes-rotary
160-270g / 40-60 Ib 3 sheet
Waste tray capacity tbc
270+g / 60+ Ib 2 sheet Motor wattage 115
Voltage: Net weight
Current: 2A Dimensions (LxDxH) 460 x390x130mm/18.1"x15.3"x5.1" Duty Cycle: 30 Minutes On/30 Minutes Off
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -- Read Before Using!
CAUTION Please keep forfuture refence
When punching;: Keep the machine away from heat and wate sources.
Never attempt to penor otherwise repair the machine.
always ensure the machine is on a stable surface
- test punch scrap sheets and set the machine before punching final documents Plug the machine into an easily accessible socket.
Turn off the machine after each use
- remove staples and other metal aricles prior to punching
Unplug the machine when not in use for an extended period.
- never exceed the machines quoted performance
Note - this machine features a thermal cuf-out device which activates when the machine is overheated during use.It will out oma tic ally reset when the machine is safe to operate.
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Combdiameter&Documentsizes
Comb diameter sizes
number of pages
8mm Customer Servioe..... 10mm 41-55 Let our coperts help you
wlth a solkution. Ahays call Fellowrs
12mm 1/2" 56-90 before contacting
yoxr plbaco of purchase,
18mm 121-150
25mm 181-200
38mm 241-340 45mm 13/4 341-410 51mm 411-500
Setup
4. Plug the machine into an
2. Check waste trayis empty 3. Please connect power cableto
1. Ensure the machine is on a
easily accessiblemains socket.
stable surface. and correctly fitted. inlet at back of laminator.
Switch the mains supply on.
7. Ensure the comb-opening
6. Lift thelid.Check the green
5. Switch the machine on(located power light is on. at the rear of the machine) leveris pushed backwards.
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Beforeyou Bind
- Check the green power neonis on. 2. Select the correct comb diameter 3. Insert the plasticcomb into the
opening mechanism.
using thecomb storage tray.
5. Test punch scrap sheets to check
4. Pull comb-opening lever forward to
edge guide seing.
open the comb.
Stepsto Bind
- Punch front and back covers 2. Punch sheets in small 3. Loadpunched sheets directly 4. When all punched sheets are
onto theopened comb.Starting
first. batches that do not overload loaded onto the comb,push the
comblever backwards to close
the machine or the user. with thefront of the document.
the comb and remove thebound
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Correcting A Bound Document
Additionlshetsmybeincludorrmovedat ay time by pen ing and the nd sing te combs previously de cri bed
Removal Of Waste Clippings
Storage
Swithoffthemachine.LowertheidTheQuasar-E comb binder is designed to be stored horizontally on the desk.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution Cause
No Green power light Switch on machine af rear next topluginlet andat the socket Machine is not switched on Red standby ight Machine is overloaded when punching Press thepunchbutton.Themachine willwithdrow thepunches
andre-setitself.Confinue this process until the punch cycle is
Edge guide not set
Punched holes are not central Adjust edge guide until hole pattern is correct Machine will nt punh Check waste tray is empty. Check for blockage to paper entry. Punch holes are not parall to edge Take stiff cardboard and slide into the paper entry. Move the Debris is stuck below dies
cardboard sideways torelease any stray clippings intothe waste tray
Partial holes Sheets not correctly aligned to punch pattern Adjust edge guide and test punch scrap sheets until corret Damaged hole edges Posibly overlouding the machine Punch plastic covers with paper sheets.Reduce number of
sheets being punched
Waste tray leaks Check waste fray is empty and 'burst feature'is closed Waste tray isnot correctly inserted or burst feature' has activated
Warranty
Fellowes warronts all prtso the binder to be free of defects in materil and workmanship waranty period setfothbove Inoevent shall Fell wes be lible for anyconseqentiol for2yersfomthedateof purchasebytheoriginlconsumerlf any part is found tobe dmages attibtle to this productThis way gives youspeificleglrighs.Youmy defective during waranty period, your sale and exclusive remedy wil be repair or replacement,
warranty are valid worldwide, except where diffent limitations, rest rit ions or conditions my berequiedbylocallw.Frmore dtails or fb tin se vice un de his wany e
cses of abse, mishanding rthrised repir Anlid wany inclding tf merchantability or finessfor particulr purpose, is hereby limited in duration to the appropriate cont oct Fellowes or your deale.
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Useful Phone Numbers
Help Line Australia +1-800-33-11-77 +1-800-234-1185 Canada United States +1-800-665-4339 +1-800-955-0959 Europe 00-800-1810-1810
Australia Japan +61-3-8336-9700 +81-[0]-3-5496-2401 Benelux +82-2-3462-2884 Canada Malaysia +1-905-475-6320 +60-[0]-35122-1231 Deutschland Polska +49-(0)-5131-49770 Espana +34-91-748-05-01 +65-6221-3811
United Kingdom
France +33-{0]-1-30-06-86-80 +44-[0]-1302-836836
United States
Italia +1-630-893-1600 +39-071-730041
Fellowes. 1789NorwoodAvenue,Itasca,Illinois60143-1095·USA·630-893-1600 fellowes.com
Australia Japan United Kingdom Canada Deutschland Polska
United States
China Korea Singapore Benelux Italia Espana
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Quick start
- Set up: place the machine on a stable surface, check the waste tray is empty and fitted, connect the power cable and plug into an easily accessible mains socket.
- Power on: switch the machine on at the rear and check the green power light is on. Lift the lid and push the comb-opening lever backwards.
- Choose the comb: select the correct comb diameter using the comb storage tray and insert the plastic comb into the opening mechanism.
- Open the comb and test: pull the comb-opening lever forward to open the comb. Test punch scrap sheets to check the edge guide setting.
- Punch and bind: punch the covers, then punch sheets in small batches and load them onto the opened comb. Push the comb lever backwards to close the comb and remove the bound document.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| No green power light | Machine is not switched on | Switch on the machine at the rear next to the plug inlet and at the socket. Page 6 |
| Red standby light | Machine is overloaded when punching | Press the punch button. The machine withdraws the punches and resets itself. Continue until the punch cycle is complete. Page 6 |
| Punched holes are not central | Edge guide not set | Adjust the edge guide until the hole pattern is correct. Page 6 |
| Machine will not punch | Waste tray is full or the paper entry is blocked | Check the waste tray is empty and check for a blockage in the paper entry. Page 6 |
| Punch holes are not parallel to the edge | Debris is stuck below the dies | Slide stiff cardboard into the paper entry and move it sideways to release stray clippings into the waste tray. Page 6 |
| Partial holes | Sheets are not correctly aligned to the punch pattern | Adjust the edge guide and test punch scrap sheets until correct. Page 6 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the Quasar 500e punch at once?
It punches 20 sheets of 70-80g (20lb) paper. See page 3.
How many sheets can it bind?
The maximum document size is about 500 sheets, using the 51mm comb. See page 3, page 4.
What comb size do I need for 181 to 200 pages?
Use the 25mm comb for 181-200 pages. See page 4.
How long can the machine run before it needs a rest?
The duty cycle is 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off. A thermal cut-out also stops the machine if it overheats and resets automatically when it is safe to operate. See page 3.
