The Swingline LightTouch Punch's lever is much easier to use than the HeavyDuty Punch's handle. (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swingline-LightTouch-Heavy-Duty-Paper-Punch-A7074357B/dp/B00006JNWW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Swingline LightTouch Heavy Duty Paper Punch (A7074357B)</a>&nbsp;often requires using two hands: one for the lever and the other to hold the punch in place.)

But there were no instructions save for the cryptic information on the back of the box.  The locking mechanism for the lever is unnecessarily difficult to figure out right away.  The plastic thing with the arrows on it slides to lock/unlock as the handle is held down.  This makes for a "duh" moment once it's figured out, but better instructions would make this simpler.  This lock seems to be only to make storage easier by lowering the profile on the lever.  The lever needs to be in the unlocked position to punch holes.

The tray that holds the punched paper is also awkward.  The idea is that the tray slides away from the main body, but it opens only about an inch.  Tipping the punch into a waste basket still makes the punched holes go where they should not, and it's difficult to get every last one out.  Prior to sliding the tray, make sure you bang and tilt the punch in the direction of the arrows to improve your chances of getting those paper bits as close to that one inch opening as possible.  THEN slide the tray open.

DON"T try to remove the plastic tray from the punch itself.  It's so easy to do accidentally, but very hard to put back.
The Swingline LightTouch Punch's lever is much easier to use than the HeavyDuty Punch's handle. (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swingline-LightTouch-Heavy-Duty-Paper-Punch-A7074357B/dp/B00006JNWW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Swingline LightTouch Heavy Duty Paper Punch (A7074357B)</a>&nbsp;often requires using two hands: one for the lever and the other to hold the punch in place. )

But there were no instructions save for the cryptic information on the back of the box. The locking mechanism for the lever is unnecessarily difficult to figure out right away. The plastic thing with the arrows on it slides to lock/unlock as the handle is held down. This makes for a "duh" moment once it's figured out, but better instructions would make this simpler. This lock seems to be only to make storage easier by lowering the profile on the lever. The lever needs to be in the unlocked position to punch holes. The tray that holds the punched paper is also awkward. The idea is that the tray slides away from the main body, but it opens only about an inch. Tipping the punch into a waste basket still makes the punched holes go where they should not, and it's difficult to get every last one out. Prior to sliding the tray, make sure you bang and tilt the punch in the direction of the arrows to improve your chances of getting those paper bits as close to that one inch opening as possible. THEN slide the tray open. DON"T try to remove the plastic tray from the punch itself. It's so easy to do accidentally, but very hard to put back.