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FD 402TA1 Tabletop Air Jogger

OPERATOR MANUAL

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Please carefully read this Operator Manual before use.

Be sure to read "Safety instructions" before use.

Keep this Operator Manual in a specific place for handy reference

1. Safety Instructions …………………………….........................................................3

2. Precautions Before Use.........................................................................................5

3. Components and Functions...................................................................................6

6. Other Matters to Note.............................................................................................8

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  1. Safety Instructions

To prevent bodily injury or damage to property, please follow these safety instructions.

Safety instructions

Definition of Symbols and Notes

In this manual, the following words and symbols denote possible danger.

Danger

This Symbol stands for immediate danger threatening the life and health of

persons. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe damage to health and

Caution

This symbol stands for an endangering situation that may occur. Disregarding

these instructions may lead to minor injury or damage to property.

Note

This symbol stands for notes, operational hints, and other useful information.

Danger

Do not place receptacles containing water on

Do not put any foreign object, such as metal or

the machine. If water is spilled, it may cause fire

flammable object inside the machine. It may cause

or an electrical shock.

fire or an electrical shock.

Do not touch any revolving and/or moving part

Do not remove the machine cover, back cover, etc.

of the machine with a hand, or reach a hand

This will expose parts with very high voltage that

into the machine. It may cause a bodily injury.

may cause an electrical shock.

Do not dismantle, remodel, or repair the

Do not use any other voltage than the voltage

machine. It may cause fire, electrical shock, or

specified on the serial plate. Doing so could cause

bodily injury. If repair is required, contact your

fire or an electrical shock.

Do not put the machine close to heating

Do not use flammable spray inside or near the

equipment. The machine cover or electric wire

machine for cleaning, etc. as gas, which fills the

may melt and it may cause fire or an electrical

interior, may ignite and cause a fire or an explosion.

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Danger

Apply the power supply as specified on the

If dust forms on the prongs of the power plug,

serial plate, and independently use the wall

wipe the dust off with a dry cloth. It may cause

outlet with a rated current.

If the outlet is used concurrently with other

equipment, the branched part of the outlet

could overheat and cause fire.

Should any foreign substance, such as metal,

Do not do anything that may damage the

water, etc., get inside the machine, be sure to turn

power cord or power plug. (Do not scratch,

off the power first, and then disconnect the power

forcibly bend, twist, or pull it, or place heavy

plug from the outlet.

object on it, or bundle it.)

If the machine is used as it is, it may cause fire or

Doing so could cause a fire or an electrical

an electrical shock. Contact your dealer

When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet,

Do not unplug the power plug with wet hands.

be sure to grip the plug itself.

It may cause an electrical shock.

Pulling the power cord may damage the cord,

which could cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Be sure to turn off the power first and pull the power

Be sure to connect a ground wire.

plug from the outlet when cleaning the machine.

If an electric leak occurs, it may cause fire or

The machine may be operated by mistake, causing

Caution

When the machine will not be used for several

Place the machine on a level and stable table or

days, such as during consecutive holidays, etc.,

floor with enough space, otherwise the machine

be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet

may fall, which could result in bodily injury.

Otherwise the insulation may deteriorate, causing

an electrical shock or fire.

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Do not place the machine in a humid place or where

Be sure to remove the power plug from the outlet

it could get wet.

when moving the machine, otherwise it may

damage the cord, causing fire or an injury.

Doing so could cause the insulation to deteriorate

and cause an electrical shock or fire.

  1. Precautions before Use

Danger

Use only a power supply rated to match the serial plate. The jogger should have its own wall

outlet with a rated current. If the outlet is shared with other equipment, the branched part of the

outlet could overheat and cause fire.

Use the designated voltages specified in the serial plate to ensure operations under constantly

Plug the power cord directly into the wall outlet.

2-2 Environment for Use & Conditions for Storage

  • A place not exposed to direct sunlight.
  • A place where there is little dust and dirt.
  • A place where there is little vibration.
  • A place where there are no special chemicals.

Danger

Be sure to turn off the power first and pull the power plug from the outlet when cleaning the

machine. The machine may be operated by mistake, causing a bodily injury.

In order to maintain proper performance of the product, wipe off dust from time to time with a

wet cloth moistened with water or mild detergent.

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Paper tray vibrates to jog paper.

Set the paper to be jogged in the tray holding the stack with its comer

This knob is used for tilting the paper tray.

While supporting the paper tray with one hand, loosen the lever and

adjust the tilting angle of the tray, and fasten the knob when the position

When this switch is turned, the paper tray jogs continuously.

When this switch is turned, the jogger blows air continuously.

Turns jogger on or off.

Power cord attaches here.

Turn left to open and turn right to close.

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  1. How to Use

Paper tray angle adjustment

・ Holding the lower center of the paper tray head's front face, loosen the adjustment knob to

adjust the tilting angle. Then tighten it at an appropriate position.

Danger

Do not touch any revolving and/or moving part of the machine or reach a hand into the

machine. It may cause a bodily injury.

  • When adjusting the tilting angle, be sure to turn the switch off and hold the lower center of the

paper tray head's front face. Do not hold the part indicated with an arrow in the photo, as it may

  • Fasten the adjustment knob tightly so that it may not be loosened while the machine is in use.

Do not touch this part

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  • In general, for thick paper, the tilt angle is adjusted vertically and for thin paper, it is

Turn the Jogging switch to begin jogging and the Air switch for air blowing, and touch the

upper part of paper stock to help it jog neatly.

Make sure that the thickness of paper stock is less than 60mm .

  1. Troubleshooting

Paper is not jogging

No vibration or air

The paper size is larger than specification

Paper has static electricity

Jog it by holding with hand gently resting

on top edge of paper.

Use the air blower in addition to vibration

Too much paper loaded

Reduce size of paper stack.

Power switch is set to OFF

Set the power switch to ON

  • If the fuse is blown again, an abnormality exists in the machine. Contact your dealer.

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  1. Other Matters to Note

Caution

Be sure to remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the machine,

Otherwise it may damage the cord, causing fire or an injury.

  • When moving the machine, be sure to hold the body while paying attention to the entire

balance instead of holding the paper tray or the upper part of the stand only.

  • Do not apply a strong force, such as pushing or pulling, to the paper tray. Doing so might damage
  • Do not place heavy objects on the machine. The object may fall, causing a bodily injury.
  1. Specifications

FD 402TA1

5” x 7” Min – 11” x 17” Max

110V/120V or 220V/240V, 50㎐/60㎐

110V/120V, 50/60 Hz, recommended 4A dedicated line (110V)

220V/240V, 50/60 Hz, recommended 3A dedicated line (220V)

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Quick start

  1. Place the jogger on a level, stable surface and plug it directly into its own grounded wall outlet.
  2. With the switch off, hold the lower center of the tray head, loosen the adjustment knob, set the tilt angle and tighten the knob.
  3. Set the paper in the tray with the stack held against its corner; keep the stack under 60mm thick.
  4. Turn the Jogging switch on, and the Air switch for air blowing.
  5. Lightly touch the top of the stack to help it jog neatly.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Paper is not joggingPaper larger than specification, static electricity, or too much paper loaded.Gently rest a hand on the top edge of the paper, use the air blower along with vibration, and reduce the stack size. Page 9
No vibration or airPower switch is off.Set the power switch to ON. If the fuse blows again, contact your dealer. Page 9

Frequently asked questions

What paper sizes does the FD 402TA1 jog?

From 5" x 7" up to 11" x 17" (page 10).

How thick a stack can I jog?

Keep the paper stock under 60mm thick (page 9).

What power does it need?

110V/120V or 220V/240V, 50/60 Hz, with a recommended 4A dedicated line at 110V or 3A at 220V (page 10).

How should I clean the jogger?

Turn off and unplug it, then wipe off dust with a cloth moistened with water or mild detergent. Do not use flammable spray (page 6).