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•  The back cover on the SmartPunch must be removed to access the die set position cradle. 

CRADLE

FOLD HERE 

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SCREW

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

LOCK-DOWN

TO TILT

PRESS HERE 

 

•  Before adjusting the die set position cradle, you must first note what direction the die set cradle must 

move. 

•  Before you adjust the die set position cradle, you must loosen the lock-down screw.  

PRESS HERE 
TO TILT

LOCK-DOWN
SCREW

ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

                                               

•  Observe the punched paper; if the punched-holes are too close to the rear of the machine, then you 

must turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise.  

 

 

 

 

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TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE

 

•  If the punched-holes are too close to the front of the machine, then you must turn the adjustment screw 

clockwise.  

TURN 
CLOCKWISE

•  Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise or counter-clockwise to move the 

die set position cradle.  

Seven full turns of the adjustment screw result in a ¼” change in the punched hole 
position. 

•  Before tightening the lock-down screw, tilt the assembly towards the bottom of the machine and tighten 

the lock-down screw. This will ensure positive engagement between the locking lever and the die set.  

TILT TO BOTTOM
OF M/C

SCREW

TIGHTEN

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•  Run a test sample of punched paper and recheck paper alignment. Re-adjust if necessary. 

1.  Examine the Drive Belts. Note the consistency in tightness of the belts. They should all have 

approximately ¼” of deflection; remove the four drive belts items 1, 2, 3, 4. 

 

                                         

 

2.  Disconnect the Sensor Wire Connection 

3.  Remove 4 screws in front and 2 in back 

4.  Cut any wire ties that may prevent freedom of movement to slide the Punch Module (A) outward 

C

A

B

FRONT SIDE

 

5.  Remove the Back Gauge Assembly (B). 

6.  Remove the black knob (C) at the front (customer side) of the Punch Module Drive Shaft. 

7.  Slide the Punch Module unit part way out to reach and unplug the Punch Sensor Harness (Red, 

Black, White wires) 

8.  Slide the entire Punch Assembly (C) out and lay it beside the SmartPunch. Take care not to damage 

wires or Rollers as you do so. 

9.  To replace any component of the punch Module, disassemble components as required. 

 

The following procedure explains how to remove the Entrance Side Aligner Panel and the Exit Side 
Aligner Panel. 

The basic intent of this procedure is to access and replace the Green Aligner Belts, but once you know 
how to follow this procedure you are now able to access other components as well.