The Rhin-O-Tuff OD4800 modular binding machine is a heavy-duty, manual binding punch that uses interchangeable punching dies to create up to 12 punch patterns. Made with a durable metal casing and metal gears, the OD4800 is designed for medium-to-high volume binding environments, such as schools and offices. Below is a step-by-step guide to removing punch pins from the die assemblies for the Rhin-O-Tuff OD4800 modular binding punch:
- Punch a test sheet to identify which pins need to be removed. Any pins that leave partially-punched holes along the ends of your sheet should be removed to provide a more professional finish to your document.
- Loosen the die knobs located on each side of the front of the machine, then slide the die assembly out from the left side of the die slot.
- Set the die assembly down onto a flat surface so that the pin capture bar is facing up.
- Push down lightly on the pin capture bar and pull it away from the pin retainer to expose the punch pins.
- Remove the desired pins and set them aside.
- Replace the pin capture bar by lightly pushing down on the pin retainer and sliding it in place.
- Slide the die assembly into the machine, starting from the left side of the die slot and stopping when the right side of the die is flush with the right side of the machine.
- Tighten the die knobs evenly to secure the die assembly in place.
When you punch through your sheets, the pins that were removed will not create holes. You can re-insert pins that you have previously removed by sliding the die assembly out of the machine, pulling the pin capture away from the pin retainer, and replacing the pins. Once the desired pins have been inserted, put the pin capture back in place and slide the die back into the machine.