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SAFETY GUIDELINES

• The FD 312 is designed only to fold paper. Do not attempt to fold plastic sheets, plates or similar materials.

• Use the FD 312 in indoor locations only.

• Discontinue use if power cord is frayed or damaged. Contact Formax for assistance.

• Discontinue use if the machine makes unusual noise. Contact Formax for assistance.

• Use only the voltage specifi ed, 120V. Do not attempt to alter this.

• Before using the machine, read all instructions carefully.

• To reduce the possibility of injury, children should not be allowed to operate the machine.

• Keep fi ngers, hands, loose sleeves, jewelry, hair away from the machine, especially withing the areas pro 

  vided with warning labels.

• If paper is jammed, switch off power and unplug from outlet. Remove bottom fold plate from the machine and 

  remove jammed.

• When replacing the fuse, use the same type specifi ed. Disconnect machine from power supply then replace 

  fuse (Remove the front cover to access the fuse).

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM:

POSSIBLE CAUSE:

SOLUTION:

Folder will not start

Machine not plugged into an 

active wall outlet

Plug machine into an active outlet

Fold plate not inserted 

Insert fold plate correctly

Fuse blown

Replace fuse

Paper will not feed

Paper guides too tight

Adjust the paper guides so a single 

sheet of paper slides freely between 

the guides without excessive play

Skewed folds

Excessive side play between 

paper guides and paper edges

Adjust paper guides

Paper not folding square

Readjust the paper in the infeed tray

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