GBC HeatSeal Creative Laminator - Manual (Page 2)

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Safety instructions
YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO ACCO BRANDS
IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON
THE PRODUCT ARE IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES. READ THESE MESSAGES
CAREFULLY.
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
PRECEDES EACH SAFETY MESSAGE
IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD
HURT YOU OR OTHERS, AS WELL AS CAUSE
PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The following warning is found on the product in
several languages.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard.
Do not open. No user
serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service
personnel.
This safety message means that you could be
seriously hurt or killed if you open the product
and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
Important safeguards
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION,
DO NOT CONNECT THE POUCH
LAMINATOR TO ELECTRICAL POWER
UNTIL YOU READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. TO GUARD
AGAINST INJURY, THE FOLLOWING BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED
IN THE SET-UP AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY, THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED.
English
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this GBC ® Pouch
Laminator. Please take the time to study these
instructions to ensure the best results out of your
machine. The laminator heats up to operating
temperature and retains its heat so you can
continuously laminate your documents without
waiting. The laminator provides a visual indication
that it is ready to laminate. Turn off power and
unplug unit when it will not be used for extended
periods of time.
For best lamination results and performance,
use only GBC pouches. Maximum pouch
thickness is 3 mil/75 mic (legal size) and 5 mil/
125 mic (4"x 6" photo size) pouches.
Your new laminator may emit a slight odor during
the initial operation. It is normal and will diminish
after a few hours of operation.
Operation
1. Remove unit from box and packaging.
2. Insert plug into electrical outlet.
3. Turn the unit On with the switch located on the
top of the unit (fig. 1). It will take approximately
4-8 minutes for the laminator to be ready.
4. Position the document to be laminated into a
GBC laminating pouch, so that the document
is aligned to the folded sealed edge and the
right and left borders are equal
(fig. 2).
5. When the ready light turns green (fig. 1), insert
the pouch and its contents straight into the
machine, leading with the sealed edge
(fig. 3).
Do not use with a carrier.
6. The laminated item will exit from the rear of
the machine. Once the laminated pouch has
stopped moving, it should be removed quickly
from the back of the unit. This will help prevent
unwanted jams and wrinkling
(fig. 4).
7. Once you have finished laminating, it is
recommended that you clean your laminator
while it is still warm and running.
(See Cleaning instructions.)
8. When finished, turn the unit off using the
power switch located on the top of the unit
(fig. 1).
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2
4
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Pouch
Pouch
Pouch
Pouch
Pouch Pouch
1
Ready light
Electrical safeguards
• The unit must be connected to a supply
voltage corresponding to the electrical rating
shown on the unit.
• Unplug the unit before moving it, or when it is
not in use for an extended period of time.
• Do not operate with a damaged supply cord
or plug. Do not alter the attachment plug.
The plug is configured for the appropriate
electrical supply.
• Do not overload electrical outlets beyond their
capacity. Fire or electrical shock could result.
• The unit is intended for indoor use only.
• Never push objects through the cabinet slots.
Do not spill liquid of any kind on this product.
• Close supervision is required when this product
is used near children.
General safeguards
• Use the unit only for its intended purposes of
laminating documents.
• Do not place anything in the pouch entrance
of the laminator other than documents in
pouches.
• Place unit on a secure, stable work area to
prevent the unit from falling and possibly
causing personal injury and damage to the unit.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the unit.
• The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Do not block the vent slots, this will cause the
laminator to overheat.
• Never insert the loose end of the pouch
first into the machine. This could cause the
machine to jam.
• Never attempt to do single sided lamination.
This will cause the machine to jam.
• Do not use with a carrier.
• After laminating, run a cleaning card through
the machine to clean glue residue off of the
rollers. This will extend the life of the rollers.
Service
Do not attempt to service or repair the pouch
laminator yourself. Unplug the unit and contact
an authorized GBC service representative for any
required repairs.