GBC 420 MultiBind - Manual (Page 4)

Location of controls
1 Comb/Wire lock
2 Transport Guard
3 Adjustable Paper Edge Guide
(34 hole punching)
4 Adjustable Paper Edge Guide
(21 hole punching)
5 Document Stand
6 Punch Handle
7 De-selectable Punching Pins
8 Comb Size Guide (in the binder channel)
9 Comb Opening
J Wire Binding Channel
K Binding Lever
L Wire Holder
M Punching Slot (34 holes, round, 3:1 pitch)
N Punching Slot (21 holes, rectangular, US pitch)
O Clippings Tray

Special notice
Thank you for choosing a GBC Binding machine. We aim to
produce quality binding machines at an affordable price, with
many advanced features to enable you to create excellent
results every time. Before using your machine for the first time,
please take a few minutes to read through this guide and retain
these instructions for future reference.
Safety instructions
YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS
IMPORTANT TO ACCO BRANDS EUROPE. IN THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT ARE IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES. READ THESE MESSAGES CAREFULLY.
Please note that your MultiBind 420 has been designed
exclusively for punching and binding paper material and PVC
plastic foils. Only use the unit for this purpose and do not
attempt to process any other materials. This will ensure a long
service life and prevent any damage to the mechanical function
of your binding machine.
• In order to avoid overloading your machine, please refer
to the maximum punch guide located on the front of your
machine before punching.
• When punching PVC/PP covers, we recommend the cover be
punched with some paper either side.
• DO NOT punch metallic objects such as staples or paper
clips.
• Please empty the waste tray regularly.
• Ensure that the machine is operated on a flat stable surface.
• Never lift the machine by the punching handle. Always use
the hand grips located on the side of the machine.
• To avoid risk of injury DO NOT put your fingers into the wire
binding channel.
• The binder is not to be exposed to temperature / humidity
conditions that would cause condensation. Maximum ambient
temperature: 40ºC
m
Subject to technical changes without prior notice.
Specifications
Operation mode
Max. Binding size
Number of rectangular punch blades
Number of round punch blades
Hole spacing - rectangular
Hole spacing – round
Punch capacity – paper
Punch capacity – PVC plastic foils
Punch capacity
Paper limit stop
Max. diameter, plastic comb
Max. diameter, wire/Click
Binding output, plastic
Binding output, wire/Click
Clippings Tray
Net weight
Dimensions
GBC MultiBind 420
Manual
315mm (EDP paper)
21 (7 of which individually retract)
34
14.2mm, US pitch
8.5mm, 3:1 pitch
20 sheets max, 80gsm
2 PVC plastic foils max of 0.2mm each
Approx. 5000 sheets per hour
Adjustable, lockable
51mm
14mm
300 bindings per hour
180 bindings per hour
334x29x117mm
11.5kg
125x425x425mm
Tips on use
The cutting blades of your MultiBind 420 were coated with oil
during manufacture in order protect against corrosion and to
ensure easy running.
• Before using the unit properly for the first time, it is advisable
to carry out several punching operations using old paper in
order to remove all traces of the oil from the components.
• Test the punching results using old paper before you punch
the final document.
• Use only original GBC accessories and parts.
The unit is maintenance-free when used correctly for its
intended application.