Akiles CombMac-24E User manual

Akiles CombMac-24E
Electric Binding Machine
Instruction Manual

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW CombMac - 240E, A PROFESSIONAL AND HEAVY-
DUTY COMB PUNCH AND BINDING MACHINE. YOUR CombMac - 240E WAS DESIGNED WITH A FULL RANGE
OF FUNCTION AND PREMIUM QUALITY COMPONENTS TO GUARANTEE YOU AN EFFORTLESS AND
PROFESSIONAL BIND, AS WELL AS MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF
YOUR NEW CombMac - 240E. YOU WILL FIND THAT WITH JUST A LITTLE PRACTICE, ANY PERSON CAN
ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.
INTRODUCTION
OPERATIONAL MANUAL
IMPORTANT
CombMac 240E
FEATURES
ASSEMBLY & SAFETYINSTRUCTION
Side Margin Control
Foot Pedal Control
Depth Margin Control
Power Switch
Reverse Control
Punch Throat & Ruler
Waste Drawer
1. Place your new CombMac - 240E on top of a sturdy working table. See picture 1
2. Place Comb Binding unit on top of CombMac - 240E and fasten it by attached screws &
wrench. See picture 2
3. Plug the power cord and foot pedal cord to the back of machine. See picture 3.
4. Turn on Power switch and press foot pedal to test punching . See picture 4.
4.3.
1. 2.
5. Always turn switch-off and place Foot Pedal out of reach when machine is not in use.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never operate the CombMac - 240E near water.
7. Do not use the CombMac - 240E if power cord is damaged.
8. Do not allow the electric cord to be in contact with hot surfaces.
9. In case of malfunction, return the unit to your distributor for service. This equipment does not contain
any part that can be serviced by the consumer or operator.
Comb Binding Handle
Comb Binding Fingers
Comb Opening Hooks
Die Disengagement
Pins
Comb Binding Unit
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SET-UP
2. ( If needed ) Use Master
Selector to select /
identify the size of your
combs.
For easy turning of pages, make sure you
have the correct depth margin for punch and
always using the combs at least 1/8” (3mm)
than the thickness of your bound documents .
1. Push & dial Depth Margin
Control to the right position
depends on the diameter of
your combs .
TIPS
Note: There are different
side margins for 11" sheets
& their 11-1/4" covers.
Maximum single punching capacity:
23 sheets (20 lbs paper)
Recommended number of sheets per
punch (for maximum equipment
durability): 15 sheets ( 20 lbs paper )
Empty the Waster Drawer from time
to time. Overfilled Waste Drawer
may cause machine to malfunction.
TIPS
1. Align Side Margin
Control to proper
sheet & cover size.
2. Pull out Disengagement
Pins to avoid partially
punched holes.
3. Insert sheets and
press foot pedal to punch.
2.
IN CASE OF PAPER JAM
The punching action will automatically stop in case the punch
sheets are overloaded or too heavy. When this occurs,
simply press the Reverse Button in the back of the machine
repeatedly, until all the punching dies return to their original,
home position. Now you can pull out some of the sheets and
re-start the punching action by pressing the Foot Pedal
3.
PUNCHING
A
11"
4
A4
11"
11-1/4" COVER
1.
1/16” ( 1.5mm ) space
1/16” ( 1.5mm ) space
3/16” ( 4 mm )
1/4” ( 6 mm )
5/16” ( 8 mm )
1/2” (12.5 mm)
9/16” ( 14 mm )
2” ( 50 mm)
2.Round
Comb
2"
"
5
Oval
Comb
"
19
19
11" Sheet
A4 Sheet

COMB BINDING
3. Neatly align the pages and covers. Holding the
documents tightly with the front towards you, feed
the comb through the holes.
1. Place pre-selected comb behind Comb Binding
Fingers. The comb opening side should be upward.
2. Slowly pull Comb Binding Handle forward to open
comb until the comb binder is opened sufficiently to
allow pages and covers to be inserted.
3.
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1.
2.
4. When all comb are fully positioned through the
holes, slowly move handle backward to close the
comb. Lift out the bound documents from fingers.
The comb binding is complete.
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32
"
"
05
The binding handle is optional for right-hand operation or left-
hand operation. Just plug into right axle or left axle of your
favorite.
TIPS

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Size
Punching
Length
14" = 24 Holes
A4 = 21 Holes
11" = 19 Holes
8.5" = 15 Holes
A5 = 14 Holes
LEGAL = 23 Holes
Binding
Capacity
WARRANTY POLICY
YOUR CombMac - 240E HAS A WARRANTY OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. IN THE
EVENT OF A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, YOUR DISTRIBUTOR (AT OPTION) WILL REPAIR OR
REPLACE IT. IMPORTANT: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGES DUE TO IMPROPER USE OR
MISS TREATMENT OF THE UNIT, INCLUDING ANY EXTRAORDINARY EVENT LEADING TO THE
DAMAGE OF THE MACHINE, WHETHER IT IS REVERSIBLE OR NOT.
IF THE CombMac - 240E IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, FIRST FOLLOW THE CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS ABOVE. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR FURTHER
INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE HAVE YOUR MACHINE'S SERIAL NUMBER AND THE PURCHASE DATE READY.
IF THE MACHINE MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR DISTRIBUTOR, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
PROPERLY PACK AND SHIP IT. AS ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DURING ITS TRANSPORTATION IS NOT
COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY POLICY.
Comb 9/16" ( 14.28mm )
30
50
60
80
100
120
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
6
8
9
10
12
15
Diameters
Inch mm
Sheets
70-80 g/m2
140 5/8 16
160 3/4 20
190 7/8 22
220 1 25
240 1-1/8 28
280 1-1/4 32
310 1-1/2 38
350 1-3/4 45
400 2 50
OVAL COMB
ROUND COMB
60
80 7/16