3M PLE User manual

Portable Labeler Embosser – Metal Tape
Estampeuse-étiqueteuse portable 3M – Ruban en métal
3M Tragbares Etikettiergerät – Metallband
Etichettatrice goffratrice portatile 3M – nastro metallico
Gofradora de etiquetador portátil de 3M – Cinta metálica
Gravador 3M de Etiqueta em Relevo Portátil – Fita Metálica
PLE
User Guide
Guide d'utilisation
Anweisungs-Handbuch
Manuale d'istruzione
Guía del Usuario
Manual da instrução

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Important Safety Instructions
Keep this manual for future reference!
This document will support you during the use of the 3M™ Portable Labeler
Embosser - Metal Tape PLE. Read these warnings carefully and use the product as
described in this user guide to avoid accidental injury or damage.
The following table provides brief descriptions of the symbols and labels used
with this product and its documentation.
Warning Symbol Images
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury and/or property damage.
NOTICE: This is how important information is shown for
proper handling of device.

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Intended Use
The 3M™ Portable Labeler Embosser - Metal Tape PLE is a portable label embosser
intended for embossing 3M™ aluminium and steel tapes.
NOTICE: Use only 3M™ Portable Labeler Embossing Tape. Dispose of remaining
tape pieces from cutting and/or punching in the domestic waste.
WARNING
To reduce the risks with all residual hazards:
• Read,understand,followandretainforfuturereferenceallsafetystatements
in this user guide.
To reduce the risks associated with misuse, which if not avoided, may
result in death or serious injury and/or property damage:
• Do not load the tape cassette with the metal tape close to electrically live
parts. Risk of electric shock.
• Use caution when loading the tape cassette. The tape is under tension and
may expand uncontrolled.
• Do not clean the embossing wheel with alcohol close to an ignition or heat
source. Carefully read the label on the alcohol container before using.

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ATape cassette door HCharacter selection window
BTape rollers ICutting handle
CTape advance knob JEmbossing adjustment screw
DStart line KCable tie slot entrance
ETape pawl LHole punch entrance
FEmbossing handle MTape exit
GEmbossing wheel NTrailer length guide
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About Your New Label Maker
With your new 3M™ Portable Labeler Embosser - Metal Tape PLE, you
can create metal labels. The label maker uses 12 mm (1/2") 3M™
Portable Labeler Embossing Tape.
Metal tapes are available as follows:
• Aluminium with adhesive (PLE-ALA-1/2)
• Aluminium without adhesive (PLE-ALNA-1/2)
• Stainless Steel (PLE-SSNA-1/2)
You can also use a Reverse Image Wheel with the 3M™ Portable Labeler
Embosser. This wheel allows you to print mirror script labels that meet
special requirements in the industry. Mirror labels are used on moulds or
casts for metal or rubber injection, silicon casting, fiber glass
applications, and so on.
Visit www.3m.com/electrical for information on obtaining tapes
for your label maker.

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Loading the Tape
The 3M™ Portable Labeler Embosser is set to emboss non-adhesive
aluminium tape.
To load the tape roll
1. Hold the label maker in your left hand.
2. Open tape cassette door (A).
3. Insert roll of tape allowing the end to extend about 5 cm (2") through
the label slot.
4. Close the tape cassette door.
5. Feed the tape between the two rollers (B).
6. Squeeze the embossing handle (F) half-way (one click) several times
to ensure the tape is visible at the tape exit.
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Cutting the Label
To cut the label
1. Squeeze the embossing handle half-way, several times until the tape
extends from the front of the tape exit (M) by at least 2,5 cm (1").
Before cutting the tape, make sure the end of the tape extends
beyond the edge of the cutting assembly so you can easily pull the
label out. Otherwise, a tape jam may occur.
2. Lift the cutting handle (I) gently until it is vertical to cut the label.
I
M
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Embossing the Label
Avoid turning the embossing wheel at the same time you are
squeezing the embossing handle. This can damage the character wheel.
To emboss a label
1. Turn the character selection wheel (G) until the desired letter is
centered in the window (H).
2. Squeeze the embossing handle (F) firmly.
3. Release the embossing handle fully before selecting the
next character.
To add space between words
Squeeze embossing handle (F) half-way (one click) or turn the label
advance knob clockwise (one click per space).
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H
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Embossing on Stainless Steel Label
You may need to adjust the labelmaker to emboss properly when using
stainless steel tape.
To adjust for stainless steel label
1. Turn the adjustment screw (J) clockwise 3/4 to 1 turn.
2. Emboss the text as described in “Embossing the Label” on page 8.
When you return to using aluminum tape, you may need to reverse
this adjustment.
J

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Retracting the Label
You may want to retract the tape, for example, if the tape advanced too
far or to center the text on the label.
To retract the label
1. Pull back the pawl (E).
2. Turn the tape advance knob (C) counter-clockwise.
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Removing the Label
To remove the label
1. Retract the tape as described in “Retracting the Label” on page 10.
2. Open the tape cassette door (A) and remove the label.
Use caution when removing stainless steel tape that may have
sharp edges.
3. Reload the tape as described in “Loading the Tape” on page 6.
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Centering the Text on the Label
The trailer length guide (N) has positioning marks for a short (S) or long
label (L). Use the marks on the guide to center the text on your label.
To center the text on a long label
1. After cutting the previous label, emboss the text on a new label.
2. Pull the trailer length guide (N) to the forward position.
3. Advance the tape until the last embossed letter is opposite the Lon the
guide. The label has a leader/trailer of approximately 5 cm (2") and the
text is centered.
4. Lift the cutting handle (I) to the vertical position to cut the label.
To center the text on a short label
1. Retract the tape until the tape edge is at start line (D).
2. Emboss the text on your label.
3. Advance the tape until the last embossed letter is opposite the Son the
guide. The label has a leader/trailer of approximately 3 cm (1.5") and
the text is centered.
4. Lift the cutting handle (I) to the vertical position to cut the label.
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ID

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Applying Self-Adhesive Labels
Self-adhesive aluminum tape sticks permanently to any smooth, clean,
and dry surface.
To apply self-adhesive tape
1. Peel off the protective backing taking care not to touch the adhesive.
2. Press the label in place.
3. Apply firm pressure along the entire length to ensure good contact.

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Punching Holes in Non-Adhesive Labels
You can choose to punch one or two holes in non-adhesive labels so that
the labels can be attached using screws, nails, rivets, and metal or plastic
wiresor ties.You canalso puncha cabletie slotin oneor bothends ofthe
label.
To punch a hole
1. Insert one end of the cut label into the hole punch slot (L).
2. Lift the cutting handle (I) to the vertical position to punch a hole.
To punch a cable tie slot
1. Insert one end of the cut label into the cable tie slot (K) with the
letters facing down. The letters must face down to ensure the bridge
of the slot is on the same side of the label as the characters.
Make sure to allow enough room for the tie-buckle before and/
or after the letters. A cable tie slot positioned on top of the characters
or a punched hole may cause the tape to jam.
2. Lift the cutting handle (I) to the vertical position to punch the slot.
L
K
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Changing the Wheel
You can replace the character wheel with a Reverse Image Wheel.
To change the wheel
1. Remove the tape.
2. Unscrew the screw in the center of the embossing wheel (G) and
remove the wheel.
3. Position the new wheel.
4. Insert the screw in the center and tighten. Do not tighten the screw
too tightly.
G

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Hints for Trouble Free Operation
Keep the following in mind when using the label maker:
• Letters appear where you want spaces - You are probably squeezing
the embossing handle too hard.
• Letters overlap - The tape is slipping. This can happen when dirt or
grease gets on the rollers. Clean the rollers by using a soft cloth
and alcohol, while turning the tape advance knob back and forth
several times.
• Avoid turning the embossing wheel at the same time you are
squeezing the embossing handle. This can damage the
character wheel.
• When punching a cable tie slot, make sure the label is well inserted
and abutted against the end of the slot. If the label is not inserted to
the end, label jam may occur.
• It is recommended to remove regularly the label waste from the
waste exit at the bottom of the machine.

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Contacting 3M
For information about 3M wire identification products, visit
www.3m.com/electrical.
Internet Support
For product registration and technical support, visit
www.3m.com/portablelabeler.
Contact Information
3M’s technical support department is also available by phone and fax:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Visit www.3m.com/electrical to contact us by email.

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Importantes instructions de sécurité
Conservez ce manuel pour vous y reporter ultérieurement !
Ce document vous sera utile pour utiliser l'Estampeuse-étiqueteuse portable
3M™ – Ruban en métal PLE. Lisez attentivement ces avertissements et veillez
à utiliser le produit conformément aux instructions données dans ce guide
d'utilisation pour éviter tout risque de blessure ou de dommage accidentel.
Le tableau qui suit propose une brève description des symboles et des
étiquettes utilisés avec ce produit et dans sa documentation.
Symboles d'avertissement
AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas évitée, peut
entraîner un décès, une blessure grave et/ou
des dommages matériels.
ATTENTION : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas évitée,
peut entraîner une blessure sans gravité ou
modérée et/ou des dommages matériels.
AVIS : Les informations importantes sont
présentées ainsi pour garantir la bonne
manipulation de l'appareil.

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Utilisation prévue
L'Estampeuse-étiqueteuse portable 3M™ – Ruban en métal PLE est une
estampeuse-étiqueteuse portable conçue pour l'estampage sur rubans en métal
ou aluminium 3M™.
AVIS: Utilisez uniquement le ruban pour estampeuse-étiqueteuse portable 3M™.
Vous pouvez jeter les rebuts de ruban issus de la coupe et/ou de la perforation
avec les déchets ménagers.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour réduire les risques résiduels :
• Lisez toutes les instructions de sécurité figurant dans ce guide d'utilisation,
veillez à les comprendre et à les suivre et conservez-les pour référence
ultérieure.
Pour réduire les risques associés à une utilisation inappropriée qui, si
elle n'est pas évitée, peut entraîner une blessure grave ou mortelle et/
ou des dommages matériels :
• Ne chargez pas la cassette ruban en approchant le ruban en métal de pièces
sous tension. Il existe un risque de choc électrique.
• Faites attention lorsque vous chargez la cassette ruban. Le ruban est sous
tension et peut se déployer de manière incontrôlée.
• Ne nettoyez pas le disque d'estampage avec de l'alcool à proximité d'une
source inflammable ou de chaleur. Lisez attentivement l'étiquette du
conteneur d'alcool avant toute utilisation.

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AEmplacement pour
cassette du ruban HFenètre de sélection de caractères
BRouleaux de ruban IPoignée de découpage
CBouton d’avancée du ruban JVis de réglage de l’impression
DLigne de départ KOrifice d’ entrée pour fixation
de câble
ECliquet de ruban LEntrée de poinçon
FPoignée d’impression MSortie de ruban
GRoue d’impression NGuide de longueur de l’amorce
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