The Rhin-O-Tuff 3250CL coil binding machine is a durable, feature-packed coil binder that is designed to stand up to the binding demands of an office environment. The 3250CL has an all-metal casing and heavy-duty internal gears for years of worry-free use. In addition to its quality construction, this model also has a number of user-friendly features, including simple, two-button operation, built-in coil diameter guides, and convenient storage drawers. Below is a step-by-step guide for binding books with the Rhin-O-Tuff 3250CL coil binder:
- Plug the power cord into a wall outlet and turn the power switch to the “on” position. The power switch is located on the back panel of the machine, next to the fuse and power cord.
- Insert up to 25 sheets (based on 20 lb. paper) into the punch. Align the pages against the left side paper guide, ensuring that they sit flush against the bottom of the punching throat.
- Push the punch button, which is located on the left side of the machine (between the punching throat and the electric coil inserter). Remove the punched pages from the machine and set them aside.
- Continue punching the pages of your document, working in sets of up to 25 sheets until all pages have been punched. For best results, cover pages should be punched separately from the internal pages of your book.
- Once all of the sheets have been punched, arrange the pages in order with the front cover on top and the back cover on the bottom of the book.
- Use the 3250CL’s built-in coil size guide to determine the size of spiral binding coil that is required based on the thickness of your book. The size guides are located in the two pull-out drawers on the front of the machine. Slide your unbound book into the various slots until it just fits – the number that corresponds to the slot indicates which coil size to use.
- If necessary, you can verify the size of the coil that you are using before binding to ensure an accurate spine selection. Place the plastic binding coil onto the peg that matches the size indicated during step 6 to verify that it is the proper size.
- Manually insert the plastic coil into the first 3 – 4 pages of your book.
- Position your document so that the coil is to the right and the holes are to the left. Press the coil inserter button (located on the right side of the machine, between the punching slot and the coil inserter) to activate the electric coil inserter.
- Gently touch the coil against the spinning roller, allowing the coil to spin through the open holes in the book.
- When the coil has been fully inserted, move the book away from the spinning roller. The roller will stop automatically after a period of non-use, or you can press the coil inserter button to stop it manually.
- Use a manual coil crimping tool to trim away the excess coil and crimp the ends to prevent the coil from spinning out of the book.