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OPERATIONS MANUAL
Standard Nagel M2 Bookletmaker
Read this manual, and thoroughly familiarize yourself with its contents before operating or servicing this equipment.
STANDARD
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AB SERIENNUMMER 970717
CONTENTS
- SETUP
- LOADING OF STAPLE MAGAZINE
- ADJUSTMENTS 3.1 PAPER WIDTH 3.2 PAPER LENGTH 3.3 POSITION OF STAPLING HEADS
- BOOKLETMAKING OR FOLDING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- MAINTENANCE
- SECURITY
- TECHNICAL DATA
Congratulations for choosing to purchase the BOOKLETMAKER FOLDNAK M2.
It makes fast and easy works of producing impressing looking booklets. Even small quantities become efficient to produce because adjustment requirements are minimal.
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COMPONENTS DELIVERED
BOOKLETMAKER FOLDNAK M2 with two stapling heads, bag with two knurled screws (1), 5.000 NAGEL-Staples 26/6, instructions manual.
- SETUP
Screw in the two knurled screws (1). Plug in the power cord.
- LOADING OF STAPLE MAGAZINE
- Pull staple pusher (12) back until it locks on by itself
- Open magazine cover (13)
- Load staples
- Close magazine cover (13)
- Push staple pusher (12) gently down to unlock it and guide it towards the machine’s front side. Do not let the staple pusher snap forward because this would smash the stick of staples.
You can use either of the three original NAGEL-Staple types 26/6 or Ri 26/6. We recommend that you use the staple types as shown below:
Staple Type:
(Use only NAGEL staples as other staples may damage the stapling head or lead to bad results.) Booklets (2-15 sheets)
Loop Staple Ri 26/6
Flat Staple 26/6
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- ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 PAPER WIDTH
- Position the left side guide (10) according to the paper format required using the scale (2) and fix it with the knurled screw (1)
- Insert paper squaring it up parallel to the left guide (10)
- Shift the right side guide (11) closely to the inserted paper and fix it, leaving 1mm of air. Important: The side guides (10, 11) must not catch on the movement of the sheets.
3.2 PAPER LENGTH
- Open cover (5)
- Adjust and fix the back stop (14) according to your paper format using the scale
- Close cover (5)
Check the adjustments 3.1 and 3.2 with a test run and readjust if necessary. 3.3 POSITION OF STAPLING HEADS
The BOOKLETMAKER FOLDNAK M2 is able to use four stapling positions with up to four stapling heads (USA: 5 stapling positions with up to three stapling heads). DIN-distances between the stapling heads are 50x80x50mm (USA: 2 1/8" on center).
- Unlock the latch (15)
- Take out stapling head, put it into a new position and lock the latch (15). The driver blade’s (16) hole needs to be hinged onto the pin (17), and the mark "26" on the driver blade must show towards the rear side of the machine.
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- BOOKLETMAKING OR FOLDING
- Adjust guides (10, 11, 14) to paper format
- Insert paper making sure the sheets are squared up correctly
- Push button "START" (6)
The stacker (4) can be used to stack a couple of booklets. If you only want to fold paper without stapling then just remove the staples from the stapling heads.
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- TROUBLESHOOTING
Machine is switched on, but the light inside the ON/OFF-Selector (7) is not on The power cord is plugged in improperly: Push power cord thoroughly into power outlet. Circuit braker has been activated: Push circuit braker button in again. It is located at the machine’s rear, beneath the power cord outlet. Internal problem: Contact your dealer.
Button "START" (6) is being pushed, but machine does not work Cover (5) is open: Close cover. Staple jam inside staple channel: Take off stapling head, remove both screws of front plate (18), take off front plate. Remove jammed staple, clean staple channel and reassemble. Jam of the moving parts because too Push button „RESET“ (9) for a few secmuch paper has been inserted: onds. The machine then runs backwards, enabling the operator to pull out jammed paper. Circuit braker has been activated: Push circuit braker button in again. It is located at the machine’s rear, beneath the power cord outlet. Internal problem: Contact your dealer.
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Machine does not staple although the staple magazine is filled Driver blade (16) is not hinged onto pin Hinge hole of the driver blade (16) onto (17): pin (17). Driver blade (16) is missing: Put in a driver blade. The mark "26" must show towards the rear side of the machine. Staple jam inside staple magazine: Use original NAGEL-Staples and make sure to only use types 26/6 or Ri 26/6. Staple pusher (12) does not push staples: Push staple pusher gently down to unlock and guide it towards the staples. Staple jam inside staple channel: Take off stapling head, remove both screws of front plate (18), take off front plate. Remove jammed staple, clean staple channel and reassemble. Use only original NAGEL-Staples and make sure to only use types 26/6 or Ri 26/6.
Frequent misstapling or two staples in one position Insufficient staple quality: Use original NAGEL-Staples. Incorrect staple type: Use original NAGEL-Staples, types 26/6 or Ri 26/6 only. See chapter 2. Driver blade (16) has been put in the Put in the driver blade with the mark "26" wrong way round: showing towards the rear side of the machine. Residues inside staple channel: Take off stapling head, remove both screws of front plate (18), take off front plate. Clean staple channel and reassemble the stapling head. Driver blade (16) is scratched or bent: Put in a new driver blade. Button „START“ (6) is being pushed Remove jammed staples from the anvils without paper inside the machine: and fire only with paper being inserted.
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Booklet is stapled correctly but incorrectly ejected Reduced stickiness of fold rollers because Clean fold rollers. of dirt: Too many sheets have been inserted: Do not insert more than 15 sheets. See chapter 9.
Booklets are being stapled or folded incorrectly The side guides (10, 11) or the back stop Fix the locking screws of the side guides
- are fixed improperly and move and back stop properly. around:
The side guides (10, 11) are too far apart Shift side guides more closely together. from each other, allowing unparallel inser- See chapter 3.1. tion of paper: The side guides (10, 11) are adjusted too Shift side guides farther apart. See chapter tightly, causing larger paper formats to 3.1. curl during folding which leads to incorrect stapling. Incorrect adjustment of back stop (14): Adjust back stop more precisely, so that the machine folds in the center of the sheets. Paper is not squared up correctly: Square up paper correctly before firing.
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- MAINTENANCE
Replace scratched or bent driver blades (16). Clean the machine only with a soft and humid tissue without chemical substances. Clean the folding rollers using a substance that does not dissolve rubber.
- SECURITY
- The machine must only be used for the stapling and folding of paper.
- Connect machine only to an earthed power outlet. Switch off after use.
- Make sure that the power requirement indicated at the machine’s rear side is the same being provided on your premises before connecting the power cord. Check function of safety shut off regularly: The machine must not run with cover (5) opened.
- Clean and service the machine only with the power cord disconnected.
- Place on an even support and never in a humid surrounding, avoid direct sunlight immission.
- Never put mugs, glasses or bottles onto the machine.
- If you notice smoke, heat, excessive noises or any unusual performance, disconnect the power cord immediately and call your dealer.
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- TECHNICAL DATA
Input paper sizes for booklets Maximum booklet size Stapling heads Staple magazine Staples/Loop Staples
DIN A5 (5½x8½") - A3 (11x17", SRA3) 60 pages or 15 sheets 80g-paper 2, upgradeable to 4 (USA: max. 3) 210 staples/stapling head NAGEL 26/6 (6mm leg length) NAGEL Ri 26/6 (6mm leg length, loop) NAGEL 26/8S (8mm leg length, steel) User dependent up to 500 booklets/h 230V AC 50Hz, 100W / 110V AC 60Hz,
Cycle speed Power requirements 100W Weight (shipping weight) 39kg/86lbs. (41,5kg/91,5lbs.) Dimensions (height x width x length)
290mm/11½" x 490mm/19 1 / 3" x
510mm/20“ Shipping dimensions (height x width x length)
420mm/16 1 / 3" x 680mm/26 2 / 3" x
24“
Stand on Casters Additional stapling heads Original NAGEL-Staples
Manufacturer straße 21
ERNST NAGEL GMBH, Breitwiesen-
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M2/OM Revised 04/1997
Standard Business Systems 10 Connector Road, Andover, MA 01810 (978) 470-1920 Fax (978) 470-2771
STANDARD
Our Standards Are Simply Better.
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Quick start
- Screw in the two knurled screws and plug in the power cord.
- Load staples: pull the staple pusher back until it locks, open the magazine cover, load NAGEL 26/6 or Ri 26/6 staples, close it and guide the pusher forward gently.
- Set the left side guide to your paper size on the scale, insert paper and bring the right guide up, leaving 1 mm of air.
- Open the cover, set the back stop to your paper length on the scale, then close the cover.
- Position the stapling heads as needed: unlock the latch, move the head and relock, with the "26" mark on the driver blade facing the rear.
- Insert the squared-up sheets and press START. Remove the staples from the heads if you only want to fold.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
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| Power light does not come on | Power cord not fully plugged in, or the circuit breaker has tripped. | Push the cord fully into the outlet, or press the circuit breaker button at the rear below the power cord outlet. Page 7 |
| START pressed but the machine does not run | The cover is open, a staple is jammed in the staple channel, or too much paper was inserted. | Close the cover; clear the staple channel by removing the front plate; or hold RESET for a few seconds so the machine runs backward and pull out the paper. Page 7 |
| Machine does not staple with a full magazine | The driver blade is missing or not hinged on its pin, the staple pusher is not pushing, or staples are jammed. | Hinge the driver blade on the pin with "26" facing the rear, unlock and guide the pusher toward the staples, and use only NAGEL 26/6 or Ri 26/6 staples. Page 8 |
| Frequent misstapling or two staples in one place | Wrong or poor-quality staples, driver blade reversed, scratched or bent, or residue in the staple channel. | Use original NAGEL 26/6 or Ri 26/6 staples, refit or replace the driver blade, and clean the staple channel. Page 8 |
| Booklet stapled correctly but ejected incorrectly | Dirty fold rollers or more than 15 sheets inserted. | Clean the fold rollers and insert no more than 15 sheets. Page 9 |
| Booklets stapled or folded off-center | Loose or badly set side guides or back stop, or paper not squared. | Lock the guides and back stop, set the side guides with about 1 mm clearance, adjust the back stop so the fold is centered, and square the paper. Page 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What paper sizes does the M2 bookletmaker handle?
DIN A5 (5.5" x 8.5") up to A3 (11" x 17", SRA3). Maximum booklet size is 60 pages or 15 sheets of 80 g paper (page 11).
Which staples does the Nagel M2 use?
Original NAGEL 26/6 flat staples or Ri 26/6 loop staples, both 6 mm leg length; the data sheet also lists NAGEL 26/8S. Each head holds 210 staples (page 4, page 11).
How many stapling heads can the M2 have?
It comes with 2 heads, upgradeable to 4 (USA: maximum 3). US machines have 5 stapling positions spaced 2 1/8" on center (page 5, page 11).
How fast is the M2?
Up to 500 booklets per hour, depending on the operator (page 11).
How do I clear a paper jam?
Press RESET for a few seconds. The machine runs backward so you can pull the jammed paper out (page 7).
