How to Open a Heavy Duty Stapler

Aside from its common primary function of holding together sheets of loose paper, there are marked differences in opening the stapler for heavy duty staples compared to the smaller, standard staplers with which most of us are familiar. Although the method is different, opening a heavy duty stapler is usually not difficult once you understand its design.

Things You'll Need

• Heavy duty stapler
• Heavy duty staples (designed for the make and model of stapler being used)

Instructions

1. Look for a button or a lever at the rear of the unit. This indicates where the row of staples is located.

2. Press in, and then either firmly up, or down on this lever (this will depend on the make and model of your heavy duty stapler). The interior tray that holds the staples should present itself by extending outward.

3. Pull out the interior tray so that it can be loaded with the correct brand of heavy duty staplers.

4. Place a row of staplers, with their points down, onto the tray.

5. Push the loaded tray back into the stapler unit with one smooth motion. Press until it audibly clicks into place.

References

• Heavy-Duty Stapling -- Getting the Job Done