Keeping Your Fastback 15xs Binding Machine Clean

This article will discuss the correct procedures for cleaning both the inside and outside of your Fastback 15xs binding machine. One important note... You should NEVER use goof off, goo gone or other similar cleaning solutions on your Fastback. These harsh cleaners can actually damage the Teflon coating on your platen resulting in a very expensive service call.

Usually no maintenance is necessary for your binder, but if a strip jams, or adhesive gets on the Fastback, you might have to do a little cleaning. This article will discuss the correct procedures for cleaning both the inside and outside of your Fastback 15xs binding machine. You shouldn't need to clean your machine very often but when you do it is important that you clean it properly to prevent damage from occurring to your machine. One important note... You should NEVER use goof off, goo gone or other similar cleaning solutions on your Fastback. These harsh cleaners can actually damage the Teflon coating on your platen resulting in a very expensive service call.

Cleaning the Outside of Your Fastback 15xs Binding Machine

If the outside of your Fastback starts to get dusty, clean the cover with a damp cloth and mild detergent. If there's adhesive on the inner book clamps open the cover, then wipe off the glue with a cotton rag dampened with the Icky Sticky Stuff Remover cleaning solution. The glue should come right off.

Cleaning the Inside of Your Fastback Binder

If a strip gets jammed or stuck to the platen, or if adhesive has melted onto the platen, you'll need to clean it. If you have time (about an hour), turn off the machine and let it cool completely. When the platen is completely cool, the adhesive should peel off with no trouble. If you can't wait for the binder to cool, follow these steps:

1. First put on the heat-protective glove. Since the platen can be very hot, always wear this glove when working with the platen.

2. Now open the cover to its full upright position. The platen is the teflon-coated plate that runs across the center of the unit.

3. To access the top of the platen, flip up the book rest. If the platen is hot, make sure you're wearing the heat protective glove, then wipe off any glue with a clean dry cotton cloth. Wipe the surface lengthwise until it's clean. Do not use "Icky Stick Stuff Remover" or a "Citrus Solution" on the platen when the platen is hot. If the unit has cooled, wipe off any glue with a cotton cloth dampened in the Icky Sticky Stuff Remover cleaning solution. You can also peel the adhesive off the upper side of the platen with your fingers (or a wooden instrument, like an ice cream stick).

4. Sometimes the bottom edge of the platen gets adhesive on it. To reach it, use the small pulley next to the black gear. With your left hand, rotate the pulley toward the back of the binder-in a counter-clockwise direction. As you turn the pulley, the platen rotates.

5. Stop turning when the platen's edge has rotated 90 degrees. If the platen is hot, put on the heat protective glove and wipe the platen with a clean dry cotton cloth. Wipe the surface lengthwise until it's clean. Again, do not use the Icky Sticky Stuff Remover if the platen is hot.

Cleaning the Back-Up Bars

The back-up bars are located inside the upper cover case. These bars can become gummed up from excess adhesive over time. Remember to use the heat-protective glove when handling the bars if they are hot.

1. Open the Fastback Model 15xs cover. 2. Find the back-up bars. 3. Push one bar back up against the lid so you can access the inner faces of the bars. 4. Dampen a clean cloth with the Citrus cleaning solution. With the cloth, clean the edges of both bars. 5. When finished, push the top bar back down, and close the cover.

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