GBC 56FM - Manual (Page 14)

Operating Instructions
Page 5-2
56FM
H
EAT
P
RESSURE
R
OLLERS
Two silicone coated steel rollers heat the laminating
film and press the heated film to the items being
laminated. Heat is provided by an internal heating
element. Each roller is heated independently.
N
IP
P
OINT
(Not shown.) The point at which the top and bottom
heat rollers come into contact and the point at which
the items for lamination are introduced into the
laminator.
S
AFETY
S
HIELD
The safety shield prevents entanglement,
entrapment, and inadvertent contact with the rollers.
The laminator will operate in the continuous
mode only when the safety shield is located in
the fully locked position. The foot switch operates
the rollers at 3 fpm (0.9 mpm). The safety shield is
removed only when you load films or clear jams.
WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands
away from the heat rollers and nip point. Failure to
observe this warning could result in severe personal
injury.
F
EED
T
ABLE
Used to position items for laminating and mounting.
Table Interlock Latch
Fig. 5-2. Table Interlock Latch Under the Table.
The interlock latch locks the feed table into position
and activates an interlock switch.
The laminator will
not operate in the continuous mode when the
table is removed or the latch is retracted.
Table latch
B
OTTOM
I
DLER
B
AR
(Not shown) The idler bar directs the film to the roller.
It assists in keeping the film flat on the heat rollers.
B
OTTOM
F
ILM
S
UPPLY
S
HAFT
Holds the film or kraft paper on the laminator.
P
ULL ROLLERS
(Not shown.) These motor-driven rollers pull the film
through the laminator. Located towards the back of
the laminator.
R
OLLER
P
RESSURE
H
ANDLE
Fig. 5-3. Roller Pressure Adjustment.
The roller pressure handle adjusts the amount of
roller pressure needed for various laminating and
mounting applications. Two main function settings
are provided.
Mounting – Used to bond prints to rigid supports
such as mounting boards. Thickness range is 1/8
to 1/2 in. (3.2 to 12.7 mm). The 1/2 in. setting is the
widest opening between the pressure rollers and
takes pressure off the rollers. This setting is used
when installing new rolls of film. When the laminator
is not in use, put the handle in this position.
Laminating – Used to adhere materials in single or
multiple layers. The three positions are low, medium,
and high pressure.
IMPORTANT: Use a pressure setting that is
appropriate for the material you are laminating or
mounting.