Operation Manual Bookletmaker Bookletmaker
StitchFold CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................ 3 Specifications ..................................................... 3 Safety ................................................................. 4 Assembly Drawing ............................................ 5 Installation .......................................................... 6 Preventive Maintenance ..................................... 6 Control Panel .....................................................
INTRODUCTION Simple Operation: Just load your booklet and it is automatically jogged, stitched, folded, and discharged onto an accumulating output conveyor. Side stitching, corner stitching, and folding projects, with or without stitching, are easily accomplished. Advanced Technology: StitchFold uses patented magnetic stitching head technology, providing the reliability and economy of wire stitching. Dual sets of folding rollers assure consistent, professional results.
StitchFold SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES 1 . Make sure electrical power is turned off before performing any adjustment or maintenance. 2 . Keep hands, hair, tools, and clothing clear of stitching area. 4 . A well maintained machine is a safer machine. Clean and lubricate the machine at regular intervals. Check machine daily for broken or worn parts. Replace as necessary. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine if a part is broken. 3 . Become familiar with the moving components of your machine.
ASSEMBLY DRAWING Ski Main Table C. Right Side Cover Right Side Guide Jog Fingers A. Front Guard B. Top Guard Main Table Belt Delivery Table F. Rear Cover Secondary Table G. Roller Guard D. Left Side Cover Left Side Guide E.
StitchFold INSTALLATION BEFORE UNCRATING: LOADING & THREADING WIRE: Examine the crate for visible damage. If the crate is damaged, the machine might be damaged. Notify the carrier who delivered the machine. Use only approved stitching wire, part number 4150225. Open the top guard to reach the wire spool studs. Remove the first retaining pin on each stud. While holding back the white brake pad, mount the coil of stitching wire so the wire comes off upward from the backside, and replace the pin.
MAIN CONTROL PANEL ON POWER ON OFF STITCH OFF COUNTS A B C A. Pilot Light: Glows to indicate that electrical power is turned on. B. Power On: Black rocker switch turns on power. Pilot glows, motor runs, and belts move. C. Power Off: Red rocker switch turns off power. Note: Opening the front or top guards shuts off the machine. It must be restarted as above. D E D. Counter: Digital counter records the number of sets that pass through the machine.
StitchFold OPERATION & SETUP BOOKLETMAKING STITCHING HEADS: Make sure the stitching heads are mounted in the proper positions to match the paper size. For 5.5" x 8.5" (also A5) paper, the heads must be mounted in the two positions closest to the belt on the main table. One head is mounted just to the left of the belt, and the other head is mounted just to the right of the belt. These head locations will provide a stitch spacing of 2.75". For 8.
OPERATION: Turn on power and select "STITCH ON". Square up a set of paper sheets by hand, and lay the front edge on the table between the side guides. Push until the front edge is under the ski, and then let go. The set will be automatically stitched, folded, and ejected onto the output conveyor. SIDE STITCHING Side stitching can be done with 5.5" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 11" (also: A4 or A5) paper. In either case, mount the heads for 5.50" stitch spacing.
StitchFold CORNER STITCHING Lower the folding gate by pressing the toggle switch located on the secondary table. The side stitched sets will drop off the end of the secondary table unfolded. The booklet stacker assembly can be relocated to catch the finished sets. With Optional Side/Corner Stitch Gate: Corner stitching can be done with 5.5" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 11" (also: A4 or A5) paper. In all cases, mount one head in the far right position. (Be sure there is a clincher in the far right position.
GATE TIMER ADJUSTMENTS BOOKLET SQUARENESS The adjusting knob for the gate timer is located on the back of the machine's left side cover. It controls the amount of time that the stop gate is held down each cycle after the stitches have been driven into the booklet. Longer booklets need more time to get past the gate, and the next cycle cannot start until the gate has returned. Check the finished booklet.
StitchFold TROUBLE SHOOTING 12 PROBLEM: SOLUTION: 1. Unit will not turn on. 1. Plug unit into appropriate power supply. 2. If there is no green light: a. Check for proper line voltage. (115V or 220V) b. Check the "Main" fuse. c. Make sure front and top guards are closed. 2. Book remains in stitching position. 1. Make sure motor and belt are running. If not, see problem 1. 2. Check the "DC" fuse. 3. Check the connection to the stitch gate microswitch (4LS). 4. Turn to Stitch "off" position: a.
PROBLEM: SOLUTION: 6. Stitch heads won't cycle. 1. Make sure that Stitch on/off switch is in "on" position. 7. Loud banging/clicking noise when stitch heads cycle. 1. Lubricate head per the "External Lubrication Sheet" provided with the stitch heads. (Lubrication instructions also appear in the EZ Thread Owners Manual.) Pay special attention to the rotator lubrication. 8. Double stitch. 1. Check stitch gate timer setting; see instructions on page 11.
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