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Unjamming an Adjustable 3-Hole Puncher

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      • Place a penny, a X-ACTO knife and a 3-hole puncher on a flat surface.

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      • Grab a penny and place it between the 'jammed' puncher and place it between the bottom of the compressed spring and the washer.

      • Grip your penny firmly and compress the washer in an upward motion until you hear a 'pop' sound.

      • Your hole puncher is now unjammed.

      • Any steps after Step 2 is optional!

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      • Unscrew the head that keeps the puncher intact.

      • Use your index finger or a X-ACTO knife to move aside the puncher out of the 3-hole puncher.

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      • Be very careful when using the X-ACTO knife.

      • Use a X-acto knife to scrape off any excess paper stuck in the puncher.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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