Fellowes Galaxy E 500 Electric Premium Comb Binder User Manual

Fellowes Galaxy E 500 Electric Premium Comb Binder

• Please read these instructions before use.
• Do not discard: keep for future reference.

Parts Description

• Document support (lid)

• Adjustable edge guide

• Comb opening lever

• Removable platform (binding cassette)

• Document measure and storage tray

• Carry handle

• Waste tray (dual access)

• Back margin adjustment

• Power on neon

• Overload neon

• Paper entry

• Edge Guide

• Comb storage and Document measure

• Removable platform (binding cassette)

CAPABILITIES

Punching Capacity

• Paper Sheets:
  • 80g / 20lb: 28 sheets
• Transparent Covers:
  • 100-200 micron / 4-8 mil: 4 sheets
  • 200+ micron / 8+ mil: 3 sheets
• Other Standard Covers:
  • 160-270g / 40-60lb: 4 sheets
  • 270+g / 60+ lb: 3 sheets

Binding Capacity

• Max Comb Size: 51mm
• Max Document (80g / 20lb): 500 sheets

Technical Data

• Paper Dimensions: A4, A5
• Punching Slots: 21
• Adjustable Back Margin: Yes – 2 positions (min = 2.5mm, max = 4.5mm)
• Slot Pitch: 9/16” / 14.28mm
• Adjustable Edge Guide: Yes
• Waste Tray Capacity: 3000 sheets
• Voltage: 220-240V 50/60 Hz
• Motor Wattage: 230W 1.0A
• Duty Cycle: 30 mins on / 30 mins off
• Net Weight: 13.5 kg / 29.8 lb
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.5” x 19.6” x 17.7” / 165 x 498 x 451 mm

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Before Using!

Please read before use. Please keep it for future reference.

When punching;

• always ensure the machine is on a stable surface
• test punch scrap sheets and set the machine before punching final documents
• remove staples and other metal articles before punching
• never exceed the machine-quoted performance

When binding;

• the removable binding platform can be used away from the punch unit
• always ensure the removable binding platform is on a stable surface Keep the machine away from heat and water sources.
• Never attempt to open or otherwise repair the machine.
• Plug the machine into an easily accessible socket.

Note – this machine features a thermal cut-out device that activates when the machine is overheated during use. It will automatically reset when the machine is safe to operate.

COMB DIAMETER AND DOCUMENT SIZES

Comb diameter sizes & margin depth adjustments

Need Help?

Customer Service…. www.fellowes.com

Let our experts help you with a solution. Always call Fellowes before contacting your place of purchase.

SET UP

1. Ensure the machine is on a stable surface.
2. Check waste tray is empty and properly fitted. The tray can be accessed from the left and right sides. The tray has a ‘burst feature’ that operates when the chip tray is ‘over-full’.
3. The machine is supplied with loose power leads. Select the correct lead for the appropriate power supply.
4. Plug the lead into a grounded socket outlet.
5. Switch the machine on (located at the rear of the machine).
6. Lift the lid. Check the green power neon is on.
7. Ensure the comb-opening lever is pushed backward.
8. Ensure the binding platform is located correctly in the machine.

STEPS TO BIND

1. Check the green power neon is on.
2. Select the correct comb diameter using the storage tray.
3. Select the correct back margin depth for several sheets.
4. Insert the plastic comb into the opening mechanism. Pull the comb-opening lever forward to open the comb.
5. Test punch scrap sheets to check the edge guide set.
6. Load punched sheets directly onto the open comb.
7. Empty the waste tray regularly – ideally after each use.
8. Switch off the machine.

DOCUMENT BINDING

1. Ensure edge guide is set to the proper document size. Punch front and back covers first.
2. Punch sheets in small batches that do not overload the machine or the user. Adjust the edge guide, if necessary.
3. Load punched sheets directly onto the opened comb. Starting with the front of the document.
4. When all punched sheets are loaded onto the comb, push the comb lever backward to close the comb and remove the bound document.

REMOVABLE BINDING PLATFORM

Galaxy has a unique mobile binding platform. The platform can be lifted from the base and used on a stable surface to bind documents using the normal binding procedure which also allows different users to work together. When not in use, the platform should be stored safely in the punch machine.

Satellite SYSTEM

CORRECTING A BOUND DOCUMENT

Additional sheets may be included or removed at any time by opening and then closing the comb as previously described.

REMOVAL OF WASTE CLIPPINGS

The waste tray is located under the machine and is accessed from each side. For best results empty the tray regularly. The tray should be emptied after every 50 operations to ensure no blockages occur.

STORAGE

Lower the lid. The Galaxy comb binder is designed to be stored horizontally on the desk.

TROUBLESHOOTING

the rear next to the plug-inlet and the socket.
Red standby neon| The machine is overloaded when punching.| Press the punch button. The machine will retract the punches and reset itself. Continue this process until the punch cycle is complete.
Punched holes are not central| The edge guide is not set.| Adjust the edge guide until the hole pattern is correct.
The machine will not punch| There is a blockage.| Ensure the waste tray is empty. Check for blockage at the paper entry.
Punch holes are not parallel to the edge| Debris is stuck below the dies.| Insert stiff cardboard into the paper entry. Slide the cardboard sideways to release any stray clippings into the waste tray.
Partial holes| The sheets are not correctly aligned to the punch pattern.| Adjust the edge guide and test punch scrap sheets until correct.
Sheets will not turn on the bound document| The back margin is too large for a smaller comb.| Select the smaller margin depth for combs up to 18mm (1/16″) in diameter (2-150 sheets). Select the larger margin depth for combs larger than 18mm (1/16″) in diameter (151-500 sheets).
Damaged hole edges| The machine might be overloaded.| Punch plastic covers with paper sheets. Reduce the number of sheets being punched.
Waste tray leaks| The waste tray is not correctly inserted, or the ‘burst feature’ has been activated.| Check that the waste tray is empty and the ‘burst feature’ is closed.

WORLDWIDE WARRANTY

Fellowes warrants all parts of the binder to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.

This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair. Any implied warranty, including that of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is hereby limited in duration to the appropriate warranty period set forth above. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary from this warranty. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain services under this warranty, please contact Fellowes or your dealer.

Australia Residents Only:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The benefits under Fellowes’ Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law about the machine.

W.E.E.E.

This product is classified as Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Should the time come for you to dispose of this product please ensure that you do so per the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and in compliance with local laws relating to this directive.

For more information on the WEEE Directive please visit www.fellowes.com/WEEE

CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT

• www.fellowes.com
• Europe Freephone: 00800-1810-1810
• Benelux: +31-(0)-13-458-0580
• Deutschland: +49 (0)511 545489-0
• France: +33 (0) 1 78 64 91 00
• Italia: +39-071-730041
• Polska: +48 (22) 205-21-10
• España/Portugal: +34-91-748-05-01
• United Kingdom: +44 (0) 1302 836836
• Australia: 1800 33 11 77

Declaration of Conformity

Fellowes, Inc.

Unit 2 Ontario Drive, New Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0BF, England declares that the product model Galaxy-E 500 conforms with the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU), and below harmonized European EN Standards.

Safety: EN60950-1: 2006/A2:2013

EMC Standard:

• EN55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
• EN55014-2:1997+A1:2001+ A2:2008
• EN61000-3-2:2014
• EN61000-3-3:2013

Year Affixed: 17

Itasca, Illinois, USA August 1, 2017

John Fellowes

• 1789 Norwood Avenue, Itasca, Illinois 60143
• 1-800-955-0959
• www.fellowes.com
• © 2017 Fellowes, Inc.
• Part # 408736 Rev E

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I set up the Fellowes Galaxy E 500 Electric Premium Comb Binder for use?

To set up the machine, ensure it's on a stable surface, check the waste tray is empty and properly fitted, select the correct power lead, plug it into a grounded socket outlet, switch on the machine, and make sure the green power neon is on. Ensure the comb-opening lever is pushed backward and the binding platform is correctly located.

What are the steps to bind documents with this comb binder?

To bind documents, ensure the green power neon is on, select the correct comb diameter using the storage tray, choose the correct back margin depth, insert the plastic comb into the opening mechanism, test punch scrap sheets, load punched sheets onto the open comb, and empty the waste tray regularly. Finally, switch off the machine.

Can the binding platform be used separately from the punch unit?

Yes, the removable binding platform can be used away from the punch unit. Ensure it's on a stable surface when in use and store it safely in the punch machine when not in use.

How can I add or remove sheets to a bound document?

Additional sheets can be included or removed at any time by opening and then closing the comb as previously described.

What is the warranty for the Fellowes Galaxy E 500 Electric Premium Comb Binder?

Fellowes offers a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase for all parts of the binder. The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship. Ensure you do not abuse, mishandle, or attempt unauthorized repairs on the machine.

What is the punching capacity of the Fellowes Galaxy E 500?

The punching capacity for paper sheets is 28 sheets of 80g/20lb paper. For transparent covers, it's 4 sheets of 100-200 micron/4-8 mil or 3 sheets of 200+ micron/8+ mil. For other standard covers, it's 4 sheets of 160-270g/40-60lb or 3 sheets of 270+g/60+ lb.

What is the maximum comb size that the Galaxy E 500 can accommodate?

The maximum comb size it can accommodate is 51mm.

Can I adjust the back margin depth for punching?

Yes, you can adjust the back margin depth with two positions: minimum = 2.5mm and maximum = 4.5mm.

What paper sizes are compatible with the Fellowes Galaxy E 500?

The machine is compatible with paper dimensions of A4 and A5.

How often can I use the Galaxy E 500 continuously?

The duty cycle for the Galaxy E 500 is 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off.

What is the voltage requirement for the Galaxy E 500?

The voltage requirement is 220-240V at 50/60 Hz.

How do I clean and maintain the machine?

To maintain the machine, regularly empty the waste tray, and ensure it's clean and free of blockages. Keep the machine away from heat and water sources. Never attempt to open or repair the machine yourself.

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