Rhin-O-Tuff OD4012 User manual

Instruction Book
for the OD4012

OD4012
Setup & Operator Manual
Issue 4 April 2014
Performance Design LLC.
This punch has been designed to punch most any job that may pass
through your office. No matter what type of binding you need to carry out,
this punch can handle the job. The maximum single punching length for
the OD4012 is a 11” (297mm) format. The OD4012 is an electrically
operated punch and utilizes a simple two knob die lock system to retain
the die punch assemblies.
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OD4012

OD4012 Contents S/N:____________
___Punch (1) ___Instruction Book (1)
___Oil (1) ___Brush (1)
___Foot Pedal (1) ___Power Cord (1)
___Reversing Tool (1)
Inspected by: __________________

Table of Contents
Topic: Page Number:
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Safety Alert Symbols
Safe operating guidelines
Proper machine placement
Providing electric power
Die installation / Maintenance
Setting the paper stop/guide
Punching paper
Removing paper waste
Paper jam
Troubleshooting
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Safety Alert Symbols
uThe OD4012 needs to be plugged into a wall outlet that provides a 15-
amp, 120 volt service (16-amp, 220 volt for European installations)
and is protected by a fuse or circuit breaker at the main electrical
panel.
uIf machine cycles on its own, turn off power switch, unplug machine
from the wall outlet and call your dealer immediately for service.
uMake sure you read this section very carefully! Learn to recognize
these The OD4012 has been designed to
provide a high level of protection to an operator. Follow the guidelines
below while installing, operating and maintaining your machine.
Safety Alert Symbols.
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!DANGER
!WARNING
Safe Operating Guidelines
!CAUTION CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used without the safety alert symbol as
an alternative to "Notice".
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations.
Trip Hazard
Two Person LIft
Electric Shock
Crushing Hazard
uAlways replace any fuse with the same type and
amperage fuse as indicated on the machine.
Hazardous voltage
inside.
Disconnect power
before servicing.
!WARNING
Cutting Hazard
Hint or Suggestion
uAlways keep this instruction manual with the machine for reference to
safe operating guidelines and correct operation of the machine.

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Placing your machine in the proper location:
uBefore lifting machine, turn power off and
remove the power cord from the wall outlet.
The machine is very heavy! Never attempt to lift
the machine by yourself. Two people will be
needed to lift the machine.
uPlace the machine on a hard level surface, place the foot pedal on the
floor in front of the machine. Ensure the placement of machine allows
for ergonomic work flow (separate locations for un-punched books and
punched books).
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Connect the foot-pedal into the foot-pedal
receptacle on the back of the machine, do not
attempt to connect foot-pedal into anything other
than the foot-pedal receptacle.
paper activated switches are available
for these punches. These switches replace the foot-
pedal and plug into the foot-pedal receptacle on the
back of the machine.
Optional
Lifting Hazard
Single person
lift could result
in injury.
Two person lift required.
!CAUTION
uTurn power switch off before maintaining or
changing die assembly.
!WARNING
Crush hazard.
Keep hands away
from moving parts.
Lockout and disconnect
power before servicing.
!CAUTION
Cutting Hazard
Injury to fingers
and hands.
Use hand protection
uUse of appropriate hand protection should be
utilized to avoid injury from handling of materials.
uFollow all recommended workplace procedures for repetitive activities.
!CAUTION
Tripping Hazard
Bodily injury could
occur from fall.
Route cables away
from walkways

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Providing power to the machine:
uPower cord shall be certified for the country
where the machine will be installed. Plug one
end of the power cord into the power cord
receptacle on the back of the machine. The
other end goes into the wall outlet.
Die Installation:
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Diagram 2.
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Make sure there is no paper dust or paper chips
in the machine die slot before installing the die.
Install the die by sliding it into the opening
located on the left hand side of the machine. Make sure the punch pin
retainer slides into the slot on the backside of the opening.
Install die until right side of die is flush to exterior of right side of
machine.
Thread both retained die lock knobs into the die and tighten evenly
until the die can not move.
Make sure the machine is turned
off before installing the die
Diagram 2. (Image of OD4012)
!DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Use only approved
power cord
assemblies.
!WARNING
Crush hazard.
Keep hands away
from moving parts.
Lockout and disconnect
power before servicing.
Die Lock Knob
Punch Pin
Retainer

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Comb Die Backspace (Margin) Adjustment
uThe comb die assemblies for the OD4012 have a four position
adjustable backspace. The positions are changed by pulling the
adjustor bar to the left for deeper settings (commonly used for average
to thicker sized books) and pushing the adjustor bar to the right for
shallower settings (commonly used for thinner sized books).

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Removing Punch Pins
?Turn machine power off and remove die
assembly from the machine.
On the opposite side of the die assembly from
the die handle, .push down on the pin retainer
Remove the desired punch
pin or pins.
Replace the pin capture by pressing down on the pin retainer and
placing the pin capture back into place.
?Install die assembly into machine as described earlier and turn
machine power back on.
uDie maintenance should be performed with the die removed from the
machine. To perform the die maintenance, remove the die assembly
from the machine (see die installation section). Apply enough oil to
lightly coat each pin.
Remove any excess oil with a disposable cloth. After oiling, always
punch some scrap paper to remove excess oil.
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Saturate a small section of a
cloth with oil and using that
portion of the cloth, wipe the
punch pins to apply a light
coating of oil.
Die Maintenance
?Pull the pin capture away from the pin retainer
to expose the punch pins.