GBC 56FM - Manual (Page 35)

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Operating Instructions
56FM
7. O
PERATOR
M
AINTENANCE
C
ARING FOR THE
56FM L
AMINATOR
The only maintenance required by the operator
is to periodically clean the rollers. The following
procedure will help keep them free of dirt and
adhesive, which has been deposited along the edge
of the laminating film. Proper alignment of the rolls of
film reduces the amount of adhesive on the rollers.
Perform only the routine maintenance procedures
referred to in these instructions.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or
repair the laminator. Failure to observe this warning
could result severe personal injury or death or
damage the machine.
C
LEANING
T
HE
R
OLLERS
Keeping the rollers clean ensures that your finished
items will not be damaged by dirt and adhesives.
You will need a 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ pad and a clean
rag moistened with water and dish soap.
Never clean rollers with abrasive, sharp, or
pointed objects.
Do not use any other cleaning agents other
than those listed above.
Accumulated adhesive deposits on the rollers
can cause damage to the rollers. Rotate the
rollers at the lowest speed setting on the
control panel.
WARNING: Hot surfaces and pinch points.
Keep fingers and hands away from the heat pressure
and pull rollers when the laminator is running. Failure
to adhere to this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
To clean the rollers and idler bars:
Remove the safety shield and feed table.
Refer to Removing and Installing the Safety
Shield and Removing and Installing the Feed
Table in the Operation chapter.
Remove the film from the laminator.
Refer to Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts in
the Operation chapter.
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Gently rub the heat and pull rollers, and idlers
with a 3M Scotch-Brite pad.
DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS! Do
not use any abrasives to clean the rollers.
Use the dampened rag to remove any dust, dirt,
and other foreign materials from the rollers.
Use the foot switch to rotate the rollers to an
unclean portion.
Keep your hands, fingers, and the rag away while
running the machine. Be sure to remove any
dust, dirt, and other foreign materials from the
rollers.
Install the feed table and safety shield.
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