Swingline 545

Technology and Features For use in the hand or on a desk Lightweight but durable construction Staples up to 15 sheets at a time For use with S.F.4 premium staples Full rubber bottom to prevent slippage Swingline #3, circa 1950

Usage Can be used to staple up to 15 pages Use on a desk for maximum force and leverage Use in the hand for comfort and convenience Optional staple remover can quickly rectify mistakes Break open and staple to walls or cork boards

Parts of a Stapler 1)Base-Flat metal part that sits on the desk (2)Body-The part of the stapler that holds all the other parts (ramhead, magazine, etc. It is connected to the base by the rear pivot. (3)Rear Pivot-A hinge, usually in the form of a pin that connects the body to the base of the stapler (4)Pivot Spring-Spring that holds up the body. When the stapler is pressed, this spring gives a bit so the staples exit at paper level. (5)Tacking Function Lever-The button or lever you press that allows the body to open from the base at a 180 degree angle, allowing for tacking. (6)Staple Magazine-The channel where the staples are lined up before use. There are many different ways of accessing the Staple magazine. (7)Staple Pusher-The piece that forces staples toward the front of the stapler (8)Magazine Tension Spring-The spring that forces the staples towards the driver blade end of the stapler (9)Ramhead-The thing you press to make the staples come out (10)Drive Blade-A thin strip of metal that attaches to the ramhead so that when it is pressed, the drive blade goes downward, forcing a staple out. (11)Staple Exit-The hole at the front of the magazine that staples exit from. (12)Anvil-A thick piece of metal bolted to the base that makes the staples curl in or out (depending on the stapler). Shamelessly taken from “The Stapler Database”“The Stapler Database”

Safety Stapling accidents, while rarely fatal, can be painful and result in lawsuits Keep fingers clear of staple exit in use Never staple anything to any part of your body or another person’s body