ABC Office IDEAL 4107 CC User manual

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IDEAL 4107
IDEAL 4107 CC
IDEAL 4109
IDEAL 4109 CC
Operating Instructions

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IDEAL 4107; IDEAL 4109
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Table of contents
1. General ........................................................ 4
1.1 Safety Instructions ....................................... 4
1.2 Application ................................................... 4
2. Installation ................................................... 5
2.1 Pre-assembly .............................................. 5
2.2 Power supply............................................... 6
2.3 Checking rotating direction .......................... 6
3. Operation .................................................... 7
3.1 Operating elements IDEAL 4107 ................. 7
3.2 Operating elements IDEAL 4109 ................. 7
3.3 Starting the machine ................................... 7
Machine stops due to overloading ............... 8
Machine stops and yellow lamp (3) lights
(IDEAL 4109) ............................................... 8
Stopping the machine .................................. 8
3.4 Switching off the machine ........................... 8
For short breaks: ......................................... 8
For longer breaks: ....................................... 8
3.5 Oiling the shredding mechanism................. 9
3.6 Replacing the plastic bag (IDEAL 4107) ...... 9
3.7 Operation of baler (IDEAL 4109)................ 10
Bale ejection .............................................. 10
3.8 Premature ejecting of bale (IDEAL 4109) .. 14
3.9 Central lubrication (IDEAL 4109) .............. 14
If signal sounds ......................................... 14
Type of oil .................................................. 14
4. Trouble-shooting ........................................ 15
5. Accessories .............................................. 16
6. Technical data ........................................... 16
7. EC-declaration of conformity ..................... 17

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IDEAL 4107; IDEAL 4109
1. General
This instruction manual will help you to learn the
safe and comfortable operation of this machine.
Please carefully read and observe the operating
instructions and safety instructions. This
information applies to both models when no
reference is made. After use place the instruction
manual in the pocket provided (1).
1.1 Safety Instructions 
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Danger!
Non-compliance with the instructions may
endanger persons.
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Warning!
Non-compliance with the instructions may
cause damage to the machine.
The operating instructions must always be
available for the operator.
All components which may endanger the operator
are covered by a guard or have a door. The guard
is screwed on and the door has a switch.
Operation by one person at a time only.
1.2 Application
The machine is constructed for shredding
crumpled paper, stacks of paper and cardboard
boxes (including staples). Due to reasons of
disposal shredding of plastic foils amongst the
paper should be avoided.
Danger!
Children must not operate the machine.
Danger!
Do not shred any strapping materials or fluids
or materials which may explode, chemically
react or splinter.
Warning!
Feeding of big steel components, screws,
nails or hard components will damage the
cutting mechanism.
IDEAL 4109
IDEAL 4107
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2. Installation
The machine is mobile on castors. The machine
must be installed on a sturdy, dry, and level floor.
Oil level must be visible in the sight glass (2)
IDEAL 4109 version.
Danger!
- The machine may not be installed outside.
- Do not use in the vicinity of flammable liquids
or gases.
- Do not use in humid environments.
- Protect the power cable from extreme heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
- Consider the floor loading.
Weight with press approx. 900 kg
(1990 pounds).
Warning!
- Do not cover the ventilation slits (3).
2.1 Pre-assembly
- Fix the side tables (4) and (5) to the machine.

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2.2 Power supply
The name plate is located at the rear of the
machine.
- Data stated on the name plate
- Voltage “ V “,
- Frequency “Hz”,
- Power consumption “A”
must correspond to the values of the power
supply unit.
-Earth wire must be available.
- Connect the machine to the mains.
2.3 Checking rotating direction
Operate the machine for a short time as described
under 3. “Operation“..
- The material is transported to the shredding
mechanism by a conveyor belt.
Warning!
Switch off the machine immediately at the
main switch if the conveyor belt runs in the
opposite direction.
When the conveyor belt runs in the opposite
direction:
The machine is wired according to the IEC
standardized rotary field. When changing the rotary
direction we recommend that this is performed by
an experienced specialist. The rotary direction is
changed by exchanging the “L1“ and “L2“
connections in the plug.
Danger!
Incorrect exchanging of connections may
endanger the operator. If in doubt, this work
should be performed by an electrical
specialist.
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3. Operation
Danger!
The machine may only be operated by
persons who have read and understood the
operating instructions.
Danger!
Do not reach into the running shredding
mechanism!
The shredding mechanism may cause serious
injury!
Danger!
The machine will only run when the door is
closed.
3.1 Operating elements IDEAL 4107
(1) Start
(2) Stop
(3) Reverse switch and lamp showing “bag full“
(4) Key switch
(5) Standby
(6) Mains switch
(7) Emergency off
3.2 Operating elements IDEAL 4109
(1) Start
(2) Stop and lamp showing “baler full“
(3) Reverse switch and lamp showing “paper jam“
(4) Key switch
(5) Standby
(6) Mains switch
(7) Emergency off
3.3 Starting the machine
Danger!
Do not shred any material which may loop or
splinter. In case of danger, press emergency
off button (7).
- Turn mains switch (6) to position “ I “
- Emergency off (7) must be unlocked (turn to the
right)
- Turn key switch (4) on.
Standby (5) illuminates.
- Press and release the black button (1).
- Conveyor belt is running.
Distribute the paper over the total width of the
conveyor belt.

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IDEAL 4107; IDEAL 4109
Machine stops due to overloading
- Remove any paper left on the conveyor belt.
Do not reach behind the flap.
- Press and release the yellow key (3)
Conveyor belt reverses.
- Feed less paper onto the conveyor belt.
- Start afresh.
Machine stops and yellow lamp (3) lights
(IDEAL 4109)
- Wait until the yellow light goes out.
- Start a fresh, press black button.
- Wait until the baler is working and feed less paper
onto the conveyor belt.
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Warning!
Avoid continuous overloading of the machine.
Stopping the machine
- Press white button (2) or emergency off (7)
Do not reach into the running shredding
mechanism!
3.4 Switching off the machine
For short breaks:
- Press white button (2) Conveyor belt stops,
baler remains in automatic mode.
For longer breaks:
- Turn main switch (6) to position “0”. The entire
machine shuts down.
- Turn key switch (4) and remove the key Now
the machine is secured from unauthorized use.
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3.5 Oiling the shredding mechanism
If the sheet capacity reduces or after “bag full“ we
recommend that you oil the shredding mechanism.
- Press the oilpump button 3 x.
- After lubrication let the machine run several times
backwards and forwards alternately.
- If tank (8) is empty refill with oil.
Type of oil: cutting head oil
3.6 Replacing the plastic bag (IDEAL 4107)
Replace bag when “bag full“ indicator lights.
- Open the door (9).
- Pull out the plastic bag holding the bottom of the
bag.
- Push down the waste paper.
- Pull out the waste bag with frame (10) until it
stops.
- Remove the round belt (11) from the waste bag
frame.
- Tie the bag (for sealing parts and binding wires
see accessories).
- Place a new bag into the bag frame (10) and turn
the edge over the outside of the frame.
- Fasten the bag with the round belt. The round belt
must fit into the channel of the bag frame.
- Push the bag frame into the machine and adjust
the plastic bag with your foot.
- Close the door (9).

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3.7 Operation of baler (IDEAL 4109)
Eject bale when the white control lamp shows
Danger!
Do not stand behind the bale ejecting guard
during baling. Danger of being crushed.
Bale ejection
- Release safety slide (1).
(Pull backwards and turn to the right).
Danger!
Do not stand behind the bale ejecting guard
during baling. Danger of being crushed!
- Hold bale ejecting guard (2) with the left hand.
- Swing locking lever (3) with right hand nearly into
horizontal position . . .
. . . until the cam locks into positon
(Pressure in the baling chamber decreases).
- Hold bale ejecting guard (2) with the left hand and
swing locking lever (3) with the right hand into
basic position.
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