Adkins Hobby Jack User manual

Operators Manual
A. Adkins & Sons Limited
18 Lancaster Road, Hinckley,
Leicestershire LE10 0AW
United Kingdom
Tel: [+44] (0)1455 891 291
FAX: [+44] (0)1455 633 503
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aadkins.com

Important safety instructions Page
Special instructions Page
Save these instructions Page
Connecting to power Page
Mains AC operation Page
Important Page
Caution Page
Safety precautions Page
Using your press Page
Connecting your Hobby Jack heat press Page
Preparations Page
Selecting the temperature Page
Heat applying/sealing procedure Page
Cleaning Page
Tips and advice Page
Please note Page
Exploded diagram and parts list Page
Electrical diagram Page
Declaration of conformity Page
Contents
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WhenusingyourHobbyJackheatpressbasicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbe
followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using
Use Hobby Jack heat press for its intended use only, namely to manipulate fabrics and
transfer designs.
To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the Hobby Jack heat press in
water or other liquids.
This Hobby Jack heat press is not designed to be used by people (including children) with
a physical, sensory or mental impairment, people without knowledge or experience,
unless they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance
by someone responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Hobby Jack heat
press.
The Hobby Jack heat press is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
The temperature control of your Hobby Jack heat press should always be 0 (zero) before
pluggingorunpluggingfrom the outlet. Never yank power leadtodisconnectfrom
electrical outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
Do not allow power lead to touch hot surfaces. Let Hobby Jack heat press cool completely
before putting away. Disconnect the power lead from your Hobby Jack heat press when
storing.
Always disconnect your Hobby Jack heat press from the electrical outlet when not in use.
Do not operate your Hobby Jack heat press with a damaged power lead or if the Hobby
Jack heat press has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble your Hobby Jack heat press instead take it to a qualified electrical engineer
for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when
your Hobby Jack heat press is used.
Do not leave Hobby Jack heat press unattended while connected or while heat pressing a
decal.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts. Use caution when opening and closing
your Hobby Jack heat press.
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Your Hobby Jack heat press must be used and rested on a firm, flat and stable surface.
Your Hobby Jack heat press should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage.
Never bend the power lead when using or putting you Hobby Jack heat press away as in
time this could damage the device.
For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing fuse. If the
fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained.
Before use remove all packaging and any loose labels from you Hobby Jack heat press.
Leave warning stickers in place.
Your Hobby Jack heat press should be situated within easy reach, during operation, with
sufficient space around it so that no trapping points are created.
When lowering the heat plate on your Hobby Jack heat press it is recommended that you
use both hands.
Your Hobby Jack heat press should be operated in adequate lighting condition only.
This appliance is designed for use in the following conditions; Temperature 5 to 40°C (41
to 104°F); Humidity 20 to 80%.
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To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same
circuit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
More specifically
DONOTletchildrenor untrained persons use your Hobby Jack heat press without
supervision.
NEVER immerse your Hobby Jack heat press, power cable or plug in any liquid.
DO NOT leave your Hobby Jack heat press unattended with fabrics or very flammable
materials.
DO NOT leave your Hobby Jack heat press unnecessarily plugged in. Always disconnect
the plug from the outlet socket when the appliance is not in use.
NEVER touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
DO NOT use the power lead or your Hobby Jack heat press in order to pull the plug out
of the outlet socket.
DO NOT leave your Hobby Jack heat press exposed to the weather (rain, sun etc.)
DONOT leave your Hobby Jack heat press unsupervised when it is connected to the
power outlet.
Please note!
Do not use chemical agents or harsh cleaning agents to clean your Hobby Jack heat press
or immerse in liquid.
CONNECTING TO POWER
BeforeswitchingonyourHobby Jack heat press make sure that the voltage ofyour
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted if the fuse cover is lost or
damaged. The plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the colour
markingonthe fuse. If the plug hastobe changed because it is notsuitable for your
socket or the original becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted, following the wiring instruction below. The damaged plug that is removed must be
disposed of safely, as insertion into a power outlet socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
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For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect
this unit to the mains.
For safety reasons your Hobby Jack heat press must be sited close to a power outlet for
easy reach in the event of a problem.
MAINS (AC) OPERATION
Your Hobby Jack heat press is designed to operate on 230V~50Hz only. Connecting it to
other power sources may damage the unit.
The wires in the power lead are coloured in accordance with the following:
BLUE = NEUTRAL, BROWN = LIVE, GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH
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Asthecolourofthewiresinthepowerleadof your Hobby Jack heatpressmaynot
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L.
The wire which is coloured green + yellow must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E.
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 13 Amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other plug is
used a 13 Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adapter (if used) or on the main
distribution board.
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earth wire (green and yellow)
neutral wire (blue)
cable clamp
plastic case
power lead
live wire (brown)
fuse
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CAUTION
To prevent electric shock disconnect from the outlet before removing cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to a qualified service engineer.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Donot allowyourHobbyJack heat pressoranypart ofthepowerconnectors to be
exposed to rain or moisture.
Mains supply: 230 Volts~50 Hz with a supply rated for at least 13 Amps (AC only).
Aninterruptiontotheelectricalsupplywouldnecessitatethatyouimmediately
disconnectyourHobbyJackheat pressesplug fromthemainssupplysocket,asa
resumption of power would allow the machine to heat up. This could cause a danger if
your Hobby Jack heat press was unattended during power resumption.
If replacement of the fuse in the rear of the appliance is necessary please replace with a
Glass fuse rated at 8A 250V - Adkins Part No. SCC27 or equivalent.
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Heat plate
The heat plate gets
very hot during normal
use and should not be
touched with bare hands
Top handle
Bottom handle
Silicone pad
Temperature
light
Power light
Power socket
Rear view
of press Fuse holder cap
Handle catch
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Using your press
Using your press
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Below are diagrams outlining the various parts of
yourpress. Itis advised to familiarize yourself
withthese priortousingyour pressforthe first
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CONNECTING YOUR HOBBY JACK HEAT PRESS
Connecting your press to the power outlet is a simple task that requires only that you use
thesuppliedpower cordandlead.Usingaleadotherthantheonesuppliedwill
invalidate your warranty and could lead to personal injury.
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Gently lower the heat plate
Connect your press to the power
supply and switch on at the outlet
Warning: only use the lead
supplied
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