Operating Instructions
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Essential Information
Cold Lamination
Auto Shut-O Feature
• Never insert a pouch until the previous lamination has been removed from the machine. Failure to do so could cause a jam.
• The maximum capacity of this machine (pouch + contents) is 1.2mm.
• Should a miss-feed or jam occur, press the “reverse button” to eject the pouch.
The majority of lamination is done using pouches that are coated with adhesive that melts at high temperature. However,
pouches coated with pressure-activated adhesive - so-called cold lamination pouches - are also available.
If you wish to use cold lamination pouches, set the temperature control 60ºC or less. The LED screen will say“OFF”, indicating
that the heaters have been switched off but the rollers will turn. If the laminator has recently been used for hot lamination,
allow at least one hour for it to cool before starting cold lamination.
In order to save energy, the heating elements will switch off after 30 minutes of inactivity. After a further 15 minutes, the
speed indicator will flash and the motor will stop running. Press any button to re-start the laminator.
Maintenance
We recommend that you regularly inspect the rollers for signs of pouch adhesive on the rollers and remove it with a soft
cloth and alcohol (surgical spirit, rubbing alcohol or methylated spirit) when necessary. Do not use white spirit, petrol or any
other solvents as they could damage the silicone rollers. Do not use sharp or abrasive tools when cleaning the rollers.
The inner faces of lamination pouches are coated with an adhesive that becomes molten at high temperatures. When
a pouch is completely filled, this adhesive will usually be absorbed by the paper in the pouch. However, some adhesive
may be squeezed out of the pouch and onto the rollers. If a pouch is not completely filled, a great deal of adhesive can be
squeezed out onto the rollers.
IMPORTANT
Sticky rollers can cause pouches to jam, so it is important to keep them clean.
To access the rollers, disconnect the machine from the electricity supply, allow it too cool, and then remove the top cover
which is retained by two knurled screws at the back. Use caution if the machine has been used recently – the top cover,
the rollers and adjacent components may still be hot!
If you wish to clean the rollers while they are turning, first reduce the temperature to 60º or less. The word “OFF” will appear
in the control panel, indicating that the heaters have been turned off, but the rollers will continue to turn.
Allow the machine to cool before removing the top cover, which is retained by two knurled screws on the back on the
machine. Remove the top cover only. Do not further dismantle the machine – risk of electric shock! Use extreme caution –
take care that hair, clothing, jewellery, etc., does not become trapped by the rollers.
