Book Binding Instructions

Before operating our book binding machine equipment, we strongly urge you to read through our book binding instruction for safe use. Ou book binding instructions are easy to learn so please take a couple minutes to make sure you stay on the right track when binding at home. Also checkout our thermal binding machines for more information on operation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Do not touch hot surface. Use the handle. (Heat Unit)
Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the table where it may be tripped over or pulled.
To disconnect Binding Machine power cord from an electrical outlet pull directly on the plug, do not pull on the power cord, it could fray and break.
This machine generates heat. Take proper precautions to prevent burns, fire, or personal property damage.

Step 1: Paper Alignment

Insert paper clamp into alignment fixture
Insert document (1/2” Max.) down into paper clamp.
Use your finger to tap the top and the right side of the document and also back and forth few times
Turn knobs to close the paper clamp (do not over tighten)
Slide paper clamp and document upside down.
You are now ready for binding

Step 2

Position paper Clamp & Document

Step 3

Insert paper clamp with document into binding machine

Step 4

Slide Glue strip under springs on both ends and over the document

Step 5

Lower heat handle with red handle
Press start button (Set Timer to 1min)
Alarm sounds, press stop
Lift heat unit and lower cool unit with black handle
Press start button again
Alarm sounds, press stop
Lift cool unit. Cycle completed

Step 6

Turn knob to open paper clamp
Lift document from paper clamp
Use scissors to cut off both ends of extended glue strip

Step 7: Trimming

Place document on trimmer board
Use trimmer to trim of excess glue strip. (both sides)

Step 8

Place Label on Glue Strip Spine

Step 9: Apply Clear Tape to Spine (Optional)

Place clear tape on front page edge 1/8” – ¼” as shown and trim off both end

Step 10: Folding Clear Tape

Fold the clear tape to the spine and back of document, by sliding your finger back and forth along the edge and spine

For Hard Cover Binding see Instruction Manual