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Capacity: 2 sheets to 1/4” (6.4 mm) Before using this Stitcher Head, all operators must study this manual and follow the safety warnings and instructions. Keep these instructions with the 26D Stitcher Head for future reference. If you have any questions, contact your local DeLuxe Stitcher...
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W A R N I N G ! 26D Stitcher Head Machine operators and others in the work area should always wear safety glasses to prevent serious eye injury from fasteners and flying debris when loading, operating, or unloading this machine.
Installation Pre-Inspection Carefully inspect the condition of the shipping container before unpacking your 26D Stitcher Head. If the container is broken or damaged and there is evidence that the stitcher head may be damaged, immediately notify the carrier who delivered the head and the DeLuxe Stitcher Graphic Arts Representative from whom the 26D Stitcher Head was purchased.
Mounting The quality and quantity of work that can be produced by the DeLuxe Stitcher Company Heads is dependent upon the operator making the various operating adjustments as accurately as possible. The following illustrated instructions are provided so that the operator will clearly understand how to make the various required operating adjustments.
Operation Wire Threading (Figures 3 & 4) 1. Disengage the Swivel Operating Spring (2155A) 2133DPAA and remove the Swivel (9038M) from the stitcher head. CAAA9074A2 9103 2. Pass the wire from the Spool over the Wire Guide Spring Assembly (2133DPAA), between the Guide Spring Studs and under the flanges of the 9065B Wire Straightener Rollers (9103) on the Wire Guide...
In order to ensure the stitches are loaded, driven and clinched properly in addition to ensuring continuous operation of the 26D style heads, it is important that the wire enters the Swivel (9038M) in straight vertical line. Wire straightness is the single biggest factor for ensuring good stitches and stitcher head reliability.
Adjusting the Length of the Left Leg (Figure 6) Once the 26D style Stitcher Head has been threaded CAAA9074A2 and the wire straightness has been obtained, it is time to begin stitching. Activate the stitcher machine to load one piece of wire in the Swivel (9038M). Even...
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of the Face Plate. Raising the Face Plate draws more wire from the Wire Spool and increases the length of each staple leg. To shorten the staple legs or draw less wire from the Wire Spool, lower the Face Plate slightly by tapping the top edge of the Face Plate. After the adjustments have been made, tighten the Face Plate Locating Screw.
Maintenance Your 26D Stitcher Head has been fully lubricated at the factory, but to insure continuous superior operation and a longer life of the head, the operator should be sure that the heads are lubricated regularly and carefully maintained.
Figure 9 - Lubrication and Cleaning Cleaning ( Figure 9) In addition to proper lubrication, routine cleaning is important for the maintenance of your 26D Head. The entire Head should be torn down and rebuilt every three months and the following areas should be cleaned once a month: •...
Ordering Spare Parts In time, you will need to replace some parts in your 26D style Stitcher Head. When this happens, first locate the needed part in one of the following diagrams. Then locate the DeLuxe/Bostitch part number and contact your Graphic Arts Representative to order the part by the part number, description and quantity.
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new Wire Cutters into the cutter holder in the Face Plate, with the tongue of the upper Cutter facing the 9056 (3) Face Plate and the tongue of the lower cutter facing 9049 the Wire Cutter Operating Slide. Before tightening UA2305.2 (3) the Face Plate Clip Screws and the Solid Face Plate Clip Screw, make sure that each Cutter has slipped...
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Insert the new driver and reassemble in the reverse order. (See Figure 15 for reference.) Disassembling the Stitcher Head (Figure 15) 9024 Remove the 26D style Stitcher Head from the 2182 stitcher machine. On 2601DDPHD series heads, loosen the Bonnet Clamp Eccentric Handle (9003A)
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CAAA9074A2 9025B 2607 2608 2606 2627A 9012M 9075 9013CA-25 9056 (3) UA2305.2 (3) 9034 9058 0084 9022 2146MA 9037 2154 2151A 9032 2152 9038M 9036A 2147 9048 (2) 2155A Figure 15 - Disassembling the Head Assembly Link (2627A) will be free to slide out of the top of the Bonnet now as well as the Bender Bar Assembly (9013CA-25).
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the Lever Assembly from the Bonnet. Any of these assemblies can now be taken apart for cleaning or repair. The Bonnet itself can also be cleaned or checked for damage. Most common wear parts can be exchanged while the Head is still assembled though.
Troubleshooting (Figure 16) The quality and quantity of work that can be produced with the 26D Stitcher Head is dependent upon the operator making all adjustments as accurately as possible and carefully maintaining the head. The cause of staple imperfections usually can be traced to inaccurate settings or normal wear of moving parts.
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problem: Partially Formed Stitches solution: Replace the worn Driver Bar Latch (9014EA) or Driver Bar (9012M). The Grip Spring (9915) in the Grip Spring Housing (9914) could be worn or broken, replace it. (See Fig. 13 instructions) problem: Stitch in Pieces or Right or Left Leg Sheared Off solution: Clean and lubricate Swivel (9038M).
This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. Any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. DeLuxe Stitcher shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
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