BLM550+ Booklet Maker Service Support Guide
G. Operator Maintenance
Periodic operator maintenance is required to ensure a specific level of machine
performance. The following tasks should be conducted by the customer
operator(s).
Table 19 – BLM550+ Operator Maintenance
Interval Task
Weekly
Clean the stitcher head (surface only)
(Tools to perform this maintenance are
included with the BLM550+).
Either of the following:
• Monthly
• When a new stich wire is installed
• When the message “OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE”
10
is displayed
on the screen (approximately
every 20,000 stitches).
• Lubricate the stitch head (Note: this
should be performed even when the
machine is not in use)
• Lubricate the stitch head
• Clean the square spine forming clamp to
prevent stripes appearing on the side of
the booklet spine
• Clean the square spine form roller to
prevent lines appearing on the booklet
spine
• Clean trimming removals fingers
• Clean excess grease from the stitch
10 The “OPERATOR MAINTENANCE” message appears after 20,000 stitches and is accompanied by a repeated beeping from
the machine. After another 2,000 stitches the machine locks. Operator Maintenance (including the lubrication and cleaning) will
reset the counter and resume machine operation.
BLM550+ Booklet Maker Service Support Guide March 2015
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