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Capacity: 2 sheets to 13/64” (5 mm) Before using this Stitcher Head, all operators must study this manual and follow the safety warnings and instructions. Keep these instructions with the G5 Stitcher Head for future reference. If you have any questions, contact your local DeLuxe Stitcher...
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This manual is produced by DeLuxe Stitcher Company Inc. for Deluxe G5 stitching heads as fitted to Watkiss Automatic Stitch-Fold units. Watkiss part number 960-681, Deluxe G5 Stitch Head Operator Manual, March 2003.
Installation Contents • G5 Manual • Bag of tools; 2.0mm, 3.0mm and Double Open End Wrench (5.5mm and 7mm) • T-Handle Hex Head Wrench; 4mm • Clamp Block and Cap Screw (for mounting) • Wire Guide Spring and Wire Anti-Backup Unit •...
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Assembly (Figures 2 & 4) G50286WA G20241 (2) G50286WAA G50804 Align the Clincher G50800A Slide and Driver G50181 G50181 Do not Jam Tube into Feed Gears. Leave a distance Insert Tube while of 1/32” (.5mm) G20522 the Feed Gears before tightening are engaged the Set Screw Figure 2 - Assembly...
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Mounting (Figure 3) Engage the Feed Gears to assist in mounting G50162A Position in rail on Stitcher Machine G50102 G50716 Turn to adjust G50394 (4) for position G50367 Figure 3 - Mounting the Head...
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Wire Threading (Figures 4 & 5) G50286WA Pass wire between Oiler Felts Insert wire into G20293 Anti-Backup Unit G20293B G50804 Loosen to allow thread to pass G50800A G50245 Turn to disengage Small and Large Feed Gears G50181 Figure 4 - Threading the Head G50245 Turn to engage Small and Large...
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Adjusting the Length of the Stitch Leg (Figure 6) Longer Right Leg G20573 Shorter Right Leg G50181 G50245 Disengage the Feed Gears when making adjustments G50245 G50197A Move wire center right Move wire center left Figure 6 - Adjusting the Stitch Leg WARNING Make sure all guards are in place before operating the stitcher head...
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Aligning the Clincher Plate (Figure 7) Front View Side View Back View Align Driver with gap in Clincher Plate G20191 (2) Locks adjustment Screws in position 0030.0030 (2) G50710 (2) 9083A Adjust upper or lower Cap Screws to correct alignment Figure 7 -Clincher Plate Alignment WARNING Always disconnect the power supply before...
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Lubrication (Figure 8) G20293 and G20293B One drop of oil on each G50131 One drop of oil on both sides Recommended Oil - SAE #10 - Household 3-in-1 G50262A One drop of oil in the oil cup Figure 8 -Lubrication...
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Rotating Replacement Parts (Figures 9 & 10) G50206 Remove G20589 Loosen G50383 Loosen to rotate Cutter G50197A G50200 Remove Rotate to completely new surface from Head Figure 9 - Rotating the Cutters G50183 Swing out of the way G50152 Slide out from Bender Bar, Rotate and Replace...
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Cleaning Routine cleaning is important for the maintenance of your G5 Head. Blow off dust, dirt and build-up with compressed air at least during Spool changes. The Head should be refurbished every one million stitches: • Large Feed Gear Assembly (G50110A): Remove and wash in a petroleum-based, oil-dissolving solvent, dry and repack the Feed Gear with any general Lithium-based light weight Grease.
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: Staple Legs Too Long or Too Short PROBLEM : Correct the overall wire draw by turning the SOLUTION Feed Rack Adjustment Knob (G20573) (See page 8) : Legs are Spread or Contracted PROBLEM : Check wire cut-off. SOLUTION : Legs Stray Forward or Backward Consistently PROBLEM : The Stitcher Head is not aligned properly front SOLUTION...
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Part Number / Description Cross-Reference G50333 Bushing G50804 Thumb Screw M5 G50335 Spring, Internal UA4808.7 Screw 1/4-28x1/4 G50337 Spring Pin, M2.5 x 6 G50366 Bonnet Clamp Pin G50367 Head Mounting Bolt, M8 G50367B Head Mounting Bolt, M10 G50368 Feed Release Handle Cap G50383 Screw M3x.5x6 G50391...
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Addendum (to Deluxe G5 Stitcher Head Manual, ref DBSG5W1103) Initial set-up of the G5 stitch head Before you begin 1. Align the stitch head and the clincher. This procedure is explained in your Watkiss Stitch-Fold Operating Man- ual. 2. Unplug and disconnect the Automatic Stitch-Fold from the mains electricity supply.
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