Sircle SircleBind CW-4500 User manual

SircleBind CW-4500
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Thank you for your purchase of the SircleBind CW-4500
electric 3:1 wire and plastic comb binding machine.
1. Sheet Measuring
Guide
2. Wire Comb Diame-
ter Guide
3. Waste Tray
4. Plastic Comb Mar-
gin Guide
5. Wire Comb Margin
Guide
6. Plastic Comb Open-
ing Lever
7. Fuse
8. Power Switch
9. Wire Comb Closing
Handle
10. Metal fingers of
Plastic Comb
Spreader
11. Metal Hooks of
Plastic Comb
Spreader
12. Wire Punch Throat
13. Punch Depth Con-
trol
14. Plastic Comb Punch
Throat
15. Punch Switch
16. Paper Support Tray
17. Plastic Comb Meas-
uring Guide
18. Wire Comb Selector
19. Wire Closer
20. Wire Hanger
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.

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Asssembly (See Fig. 1.1):
1. Place machine on flat surface.
2. Insert handle onto the handle axle on the right side of the
machine.
3. Fasten the handle into place with the screw provided.
4. Insert plastic comb opening lever onto the lever axle on
the left side of the machine.
5. Fasten the lever into place with the screw provided.
Fig. 1.1
Getting Started:
1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
2. Turn the power switch on.
General Precautions (Continued):
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.
Plastic Comb
Punch:
1. Lift up the paper support tray.
2. 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.
2.1)
3. Insert the document into the plastic comb punch throat.
(Max. 25 sheets of 20 lb paper). (See Fig. 2.2)
Fig. 2.2Fig. 2.1

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Punch (Continued):
4. Move punch switch to the left. (See Fig. 2.3)
5. Removed punched document.
Fig. 2.3
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. 3.1)
3. Insert the plastic comb, with the open side up, behind
the metal fingers of the comb spreader.
4. Pull the comb opening lever towards the back of the
machine to open the comb. (See Fig. 3.2)
5. Thread the sheets on the plastic comb. (See Fig. 3.3)
6. Push the comb opening handle down towards the front
to the machine to close the comb. (See Fig. 3.4)
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. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.4Fig. 3.3

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Bind:
1. Use the wire diameter guide to determine the appropri-
ate size wire to be used for your document. It can also
be determined using the following table. Note: The
standard is 20lb paper.
2. Place wire open side up on the wire hanger.(See Fig.
5.1)
3. Thread pages onto the wire hanger.
4. Lift the wire closing handle so it is in the vertical or up-
right position.
5. Place the document in the wire throat so that the side to
be bound enters first. (See Fig. 5.2)
6. Hold the document steady and pull down on the wire
closing handle to bind the document. (See Fig. 5.3)
7. Remove the bound document.
Binding Comb 5 6 8 10 11 12 14 16 19 22 25 28
Max. # of Sheets 30 45 85 100 115 135 155 185 215 245 275 320
3:1 Wire
Punch:
1. Lift the support tray up.
2. 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.
4.1)
3. Insert the document to be punched in the 3:1 wire throat.
(See Fig. 4.2)
4. Move the punch switch to the left.
5. Remove punched document.
Fig. 4.2Fig. 4.1
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.3

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Emptying the Trash (See Fig. 6.1):
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.
Fig. 6.1

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Punching Functions Multiple
Punch Style 3:1 Wire
Plastic Comb
Punch Electric
Punch Capacity Comb-25sheets (20 lb paper)
Wire-20 sheets (20 lb paper)
Operating Method Punch-Electric
Bind-Manual
Punch Depth Control Yes for Plastic Comb
Max. Page Size Letter
Bind Capacity Comb-2” (51mm)
Wire-1” (28 mm)
Sheet Capacity 262
Margin Guide Yes
Edge Guide Adjustable
Paper Load Vertical
Disengageables No
Machine Dimensions 18” x 21.75” x 9”
Box Dimensions 20.5” x 11” x 24.5”
MC Dimensions 21.25” x 11.75” x 26”
Net Weight 44.4 lbs
Gross Weight 52.8 lbs
Technical Specifications