Using the Binding Machine
Adjustable Depth Setter
(PB 400/500 only)
The margin you want for your document depends on its contents and ultimate thickness. The PB 400/500 makes selecting margin depth easy with its unique margin depth setter. To use:
1.After choosing the appropriate comb diameter size, adjust the margin depth setting to correspond. NOTE: The number on the margin dial should correspond to the arrow on the cover.
2.Setting Guide:
Position 1: 1/8" to 1/2" (3.2 to 12.7 mm)Position 2: 5/8" to 3/4" (15.9 to 19.1 mm)Position 3: 1" to 2" (25.4 to 50.8 mm)
Punching Holes (PB 400/500 only)A unique feature of the Fellowes Binding Machine allows you to punch various size documents by using the
| disengagable punching dies. |
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Document Size | # of Holes |
Letter/Oversized Covers | 19 holes |
A4 | 21 holes |
Legal | 24 holes |
1.Set the machine to document size using the above chart. Disengage, or pull up metal pins for unwanted holes. It is recommended that you disengage from the right side of the machine allowing you to use the ruler by the margin guide.
2.Holes should always be centered between the top and bottom of paper edge. To center hole, set the adjustable margin guide for oversized covers
3.Insert all sheets into the punching area. NOTE: a maximum of 20 sheets can be punched at a time.
4.Lower the handle to punch holes in paper.5.Return handle to its original vertical position and remove sheets.6.Repeat until all sheets and covers have been punched.
Punching Holes (PB 300 Only)
Follow steps 2-6 for PB 400/500 Punching Holes instructions.
Determining Comb Size
1.To select the appropriate comb for binding, insert complete document under “leg” of adjustable comb guide selector located on the bottom right side. NOTE: Entire document should fit securely under “leg” to determine true comb size.
2.Read the corresponding comb size from the center of the adjustable comb guide selector.
3.Raise adjustable comb guide selector to release entire document.
Setting the Binding Lock Dial
(PB 400/500 Only)
The PB 400/500 is equipped with a unique binding lock which is useful when multiple documents with the same comb diameter need to be bound. To use:
1.Open the plastic comb to the required position by using the binding handle.
2.Turn the dial (located on the right side of the machine) in a clockwise rotation until it tightens. The binding mechanism will now stop in the same preset position automatically.
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Binding The Document
1.Insert the plastic comb behind metal rakes on top of the machine. Be sure the open side of the plastic comb’s teeth are facing upward.
2.To open comb, pull the binding handle toward self.
3.Insert the punched sheets into the open comb. (For a correctly bound presentation, the first page of your document should be the first one placed onto the comb).
4.To close comb, return the binding handle to its original vertical starting position, away from self.
5.To remove bound document lift upward.
Emptying Paper Clippings
To remove, simply pull the waste paper drawer out. Its oversized design means emptying less frequently.
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