Sircle SircleBind CB-3000 User manual

SircleBind CB-3000
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Thank you for your purchase of the SircleBind CB-230 man-
ual plastic comb binding machine..
General Precautions:
1. Read the instructions carefully and thoroughly prior to
using the machine.
2. Avoid punching metal objects such as staples or paper
clips. This may jam the machine.
3. Keep fingers away from the punching throat to avoid
injury.
4. Empty waste tray frequently for best results.
5. Ensure that the rating plate on the machine is appropri-
ate for your electricity supply.
1. Power Switch
2. Extra Fuse
3. 3-Hole Punch Throat
4. Plastic Comb Punch
Throat
5. Punch Adjustment
Control
6. Margin Guide
7. Metal Pin for punch-
ing large documents
8. Waste tray
9. Opening Lever
10. Comb Selector Guide
11. Metal Hooks of
Comb Spreader
12. Metal Fingers of
Comb Spreader
13. Paper Support Tray
14. Punch Switch
15. Edge Guide
16. Edge Guide for larger
documents
Getting Started:
1. Place machine on flat surface.
2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Turn the power switch on.

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Punch:
1. Using the plastic comb measuring guide, determine the
appropriate comb size for your document. (See Fig. 1.1)
You may also use the following table to assist you.
2. Move the punch adjustment control up for documents
that are letter size or smaller. For documents that are
larger, move the punch adjustment control down. (See
Fig. 1.2)
3. Lift up the paper support tray.
Fig. 1.1
Diameter 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 22 25 28 32 38 44 50
Max # of
Shts 25 45 65 95 125 145 175 210 240 270 310 375 440 500
Fig. 1.2
Fig. 1.3
4. Use the paper margin guide to properly align papers.
Tip: To ensure proper alignment, use a piece of scrap
paper to test the punch and adjust if necessary. (See Fig.
1.3)
5. Insert sheets into the appropriate punching throat.
(Max. 25 sheets of 20 lb paper) For plastic comb punch-
ing, use the back throat; for 3-hole punching, use the
front throat. (See Fig. 1.4)
Fig. 1.4

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Bind:
1. Select the plastic comb most suitable for your document
size. Use the plastic comb measuring guide or the fol-
lowing table to assist you in your selection.
2. Set the punch depth control to the appropriate setting—
ie: if you are using a comb that is less than 12mm, slide
the control to the left and if you are using a comb that is
greater than 12mm, slide the control to the right. (See
Fig. 2.1)
3. Insert the plastic comb, with the open side up, behind
the metal fingers of the comb spreader. (See Fig. 2.2)
Diameter 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 22 25 28 32 38 44 50
Max # of
Shts 25 45 65 95 125 145 175 210 240 270 310 375 440 500
Fig. 1.6
Punch (continued):
5. Slide the punch switch to the left.
6. Remove punched documents.
Note: If the document is greater than letter size, the fol-
lowing additional steps will need to be taken.
1. Follow instructions 1-6 for regular sized documents.
2. Reverse the punched sheets. (See Fig. 1.5)
3. Make sure you place one punched hole over the metal
pin. (See Fig. 1.6)
4. Slide the punch switch to the left.
5. Remove punched document.
Fig. 1.5

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Fig. 2.2Fig. 2.1
4. Pull the comb opening lever towards the back of the
machine to open the comb.
5. Thread the sheets on the plastic comb.
6. Push the comb opening handle down towards the front
to the machine to close the comb.
7. Remove the bound document.
Bind (continued):
Emptying Waste Tray:
1. If you hear an alarm, it is necessary to empty the ma-
chine. Note: The machine will not function unless
the bin is emptied.
2. Slide the waste tray out of the unit.
3. Empty the waste tray.
4. Slide the waste tray back into the machine.

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Punching Functions Multiple
Punch Style 3-Hole & Plastic Comb
Punch Electric
Punch Capacity 25 sheets (20lb paper)
Operating Method Punch-Electric
Bind–Manual
Punch Depth Control Yes
Max. Page Size Letter w/Open Throat
Bind Capacity 2” (51 mm)
Sheet Capacity 500
Margin Guide Yes
Edge Guide Adjustable
Paper Load Vertical
Disengageables No
Machine Dimensions 17” x 21 x 8”
Box Dimensions 24” x 19.5” x 9.5”
MC Dimensions 25” x 21” x 10.5”
Net Weight 36.4 lbs
Gross Weight 44 lbs
Technical Specifications