There are two black metal wings sticking out - 5cm from where staples are emitted
Hold the two black wings between finger and thumb and pull back and then out - this will release the staple cartridge arm - insert your staples from the front pushing the spring mechanism back. 
Pull back two wings and re-insert.
Pressure needs to be applied to baseplate for machine to fire.
                
 metcalfe_mike
                
 August 2018