Like the classic Perkins brailler, this durable machine with its metal casing and closed body architecture (which limits dust accumulation) is well-designed and extremely resilient. It has all the same features as the classic brailler, but allows one-handed brailling by locking some of the keys.

To use, first press the required keys on the left of the keypad (dots one, two, and three); these will remain locked in place until the keys on the right (dots four, five, or six) are added or the space bar is depressed.

Because it accommodates wider than A4 paper, you can use the brailler for complex maths problems as well as note-taking and other literacy activities from early learning through adulthood. Upwards embossing lets you check braille as you write.

The brailler is supplied with a protective dust cover, wooden eraser and built-in carry handle.

For more details about this product, check the product instructions manual (in the User Guides tab) to help you decide if this product is suitable for you.

Important

• We cannot guarantee the colour you will receive (blue or grey).

Care guidance

Maintaining your brailler will help to keep it in good, working condition for many years to come. Simple steps to keep your brailler in top working order:

• Store your brailler in a clean, dry environment; humid and moist conditions can accelerate corrosion of the metal components.
• Clean the exterior of your brailler on a regular basis using a lint-free cloth and soft bristle brush.
• Always keep your brailler covered when not in use; this will keep dust and debris from entering your brailler where it can cause the keys and carriage assembly to become sluggish.
• Send your brailler in to a certified Perkins repair centre for regular service; we recommend every three to five years under normal use. For braillers that are heavily used or exposed to harsh environmental conditions, service more frequently.

Servicing and repairs

• Within guarantee: we have partnered with the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) to support Perkins repairs. If your Perkins brailler is within the one-year guarantee period and needs repairing, contact our Helpline for a returns (RMA) number. The original order date must be noted on the RMA.
• Out of guarantee: for out of guarantee service and repairs please contact RNC direct on 0800 027 6574, email perkins.brailler@rnc.ac.uk or send post to Perkins Repairs, RNC, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT. You will have to make your own arrangements to send back your out-of-warranty unit.

This item is eligible for VAT exemption

• Metal mechanical braille writer with enamel finish in blue or grey.
• Ability to lock dots for one-handed typing.
• 42 cells per line, 25 lines per page.
• Standard braille cell size: dot to dot 0.22cm, cell spacing 0.61cm.
• Single-sided braille only.
• Paper size maximum: 29.2 × 35.6cm.
• Heavyweight paper is recommended (ideal paper weight 140 gsm – handles up to 250 gsm).
• Ergonomic design for ease of typing.
• Adjustable audible end-of-line alert (bell will sound seven spaces before the end of line).
• Full right and left margin adjustments to accommodate any paper size and line centering.
• Protective dust cover and wooden eraser supplied.
• Weight: 4.8kg.

• Print instructions for BM08 (DOCX)
• Braille instructions for BM08 (BRF)
• Audio instructions for BM08 (ZIP)

Please see our standard returns policy.