Swordfish SuperFast A3 User manual

SuperFast
A3 Laminator
For Professional Use
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Safety Precautions
Failure to comply with any of the following safety precations could result in serious injury, re or electric shock.
This equipment is not intended for use by children. It is not a toy.
Unauthorised attempts at repair will invalidate the warranty.
Do not allow water, or damp media, to enter the laminator.
Do not cover the laminator, or place anything on it. Risk of re!
Disconnect after use or when cleaning the laminator.
The laminator is hot and contains hazardous moving parts.
Do not operate the laminator on, or near, combustible objects.
Do not allow clothing or jewellery to enter the laminator. Risk of re or electric shock!
Do not leave the laminator unattended during operation.
Do not use aerosol products on or near this machine (or any other electrical appliance)
as the contents may be ammable.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Suitability
Small Oce & Oce
What makes it special?
Swift warm-up,
fast lamination
Swordfish UK
Product Code
40368
Maximum Paper Size A3
Colour Black/Silver-Grey
Feed Entry Width (mm) 340mm
Maximum Pouch Thickness 2 x 125 [250] Microns
Maximum Pouch Thickness
Total (mm)
0.6mm
Jam Release
✓
Reverse Control
✓
Cold Lamination Option
✓
Auto Shut-O
✓
Number of Rollers 4
Warm-up Time 1 minute
Speed (time to laminate
an A4 sheet)
Approx 27 seconds
Working Speed 800mm/minute
Working Temperature 125°- 155°C
Product Dimensions
H x W x D (mm)
83 x 506 x 160
Weight (kg) 2.8kg
Power 230V 60Hz
Product Warranty (years) 2 years
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Product Warranty
Swordsh Laminator
SWORDFISH 2-YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PARTS AND LABOUR
Swordsh laminators are warranted against failure or malfunction due to faulty components or workmanship for a period
of two years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Defects or failures, which have been caused by incorrect
or wrongful use, regardless whether unintentional or intentional during the operation or maintenance of the device, are
excluded from the warranty. There are no user-serviceable parts inside a Swordsh laminator. Unauthorized repair or attempts
to service the unit will invalidate the warranty.
For service of the unit under warranty, please return your Swordsh laminator with proof of purchase to your dealer or
contact Swordsh customer service. In the event of returning the machine under warranty, suitable packaging must be used.
Insucient packaging resulting in damage will invalidate the warranty.

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Select button
(Touch panel)
Pouch reverse
button
(Touch panel)
Pouch Thickness Options
(12575 mic. 5-3mil)
Indicator light
Pre-Heating (Flashing)
Start Laminating (Continuous lighting)
Cold laminating
indicator light
SuperFast Laminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6 mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NO SMALL
ITEMS
NO ORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED

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Quick Start Guide
Please read this manual completely before using your laminator as incorrect use
can cause serious damage. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could
invalidate your warranty!
Position the laminator on a suitable at surface, within easy reach of a 13Amp socket, ensuring that there is sucient
space behind the machine for the laminations to lay at.
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Connect the laminator to the 13Amp socket and press the isolating switch on the back of the machine to the“on”
position. The “cold” and “ready” lights will illuminate and the machine will start running in cold lamination mode.
It can be used for cold lamination immediately.
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Press the Select button on the control panel to set the temperature, depending on the pouch thickness which you
are about to laminate and the machine will run and start warming up.
Note that setting the temperature too high can cause your pouch to jam!
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When the appropriate temperature is reached, the ”ready” light will stop ashing and turn green. Laminating can
now begin.
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Insert the document into a pouch of the right size. Leave approximately 2-3mm on each side of the pouch
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To get the best results from your laminator and extend its working life, please turn to page 6.
If the lamination is imperfect, adjust the temperature to correct the fault – see page 9.
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Before turning o the machine, press the Select button to put the machine in cold lamination mode by pressing
the Select Button. The“cold”light will illuminate. Allow the laminator to run for 5 minutes before turning o the
power. This will allow the rollers to cool evenly.
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6You must use a pouch carrier if you intend to laminate any of the following:
• Multiple items within a single pouch
• Irregular shaped items
• Soft material such as newspaper, tissue, paper and fabrics
• Any item that leaves a border of more than a 3mm around its edges
Pouch carriers are available from your usual pouch supplier.

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Getting Started
Allow enough space behind the laminator for your laminations to lay at whilst cooling. Do not cover the
machine or place anything on top of it.
Position the laminator on a level surface, close to a 13Amp socket.
CAUTION
Do not locate the laminator:
• Near any heat appliances such as heater or stove
• Directly exposed to sunlight
• Close to an air-conditioning unit
• In a poor ventilated environment
• On an irregular or inclined surface
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SuperFastLaminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED
SuperFastLaminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED
The Swordsh SuperFast Laminator is a real timesaver. The verstaile machine is equipped with sophisticated
temperature control, four precision rollers and rapid warm-up time and laminating speed – all of which
combine to give perfect laminations.

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Prepare the item to be laminated. Insert the item to be laminated into a pouch of the correct size and push
it right into the sealed end of the pouch. The pouch could jam if the sealed end is not lled. Always insert
the pouch into the laminator sealed end rst.
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Set the desired temperature by pressing the Select button on the control panel, depending on the pouch thickness
which you are about to laminate. The machine will run and start warming up. Once the pouch thickness has been
selected, the ’READY’light will start ashing red. When the desired temperature has been reached,“READY” will
stop ashing and turn green. Laminating can now begin.
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SuperFast Laminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED
Operation
Connect the laminator to a 13Amp socket and press
the isolating switch on the back of the machine to
the “on” position. The “cold” and “ready” lights will
illuminate and the machine will start running in cold
lamination mode. It can be used for cold lamination
immediately.
CAUTION
Do not leave the laminator unattended
during lamination.
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CAUTION
Do not laminate multiple pouches.
Always laminate one pouch at a time.

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Failure to use a carrier in such cases could cause the pouch to jam. Carriers are available from your usual
pouch supplier.
A cardboard carrier will absorb some of the heat so you may need to adjust the temperature settings
accordingly.
Swordfish Armoured pouch carriers are made from PTFE-coated micro-fine woven fibreglass and will
require little or no temperature adjustment.
Note that the maximum thickness of carrier + pouch + contents MUST NOT EXCEED 0.6mm.
TIP
If you don’t have a carrier, you can use a large piece of thick paper
folded in half along the short side to create a ’sleeve’ and place
your pouch in between the folded sides as shown below.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to make a carrier from two pieces of paper glued
or taped together - it will jam!
If you cut the lamination pouch before lamination, you must use a carrier.
This will prevent adhesive being deposited on the rollers.
Do not use 2 lamination pouches as shown below. It will jam the laminator.
The lamination pouch comes in two sheets with one edge sealed. Do not attempt to laminate a single
side of the lamination pouch. The pouch will stick to the laminator roller.
CAUTION
Lamination pouches are designed for use with full A4, A3, A2 etc. documents. If you wish to laminate
non-standard items that do not support the pouch across its entire area, you must use a carrier or there
is a real risk that the pouch will jam. Typical instances where a carrier must be used include:
• Multiple items within a single pouch
• Irregular shaped items
• Soft material such as newspaper, tissue, paper and fabrics
• Any item that leaves a border of more than a 3mm around its edges
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SuperFastLaminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED

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IMPORTANT
Never attempt to laminate the following items:
• Leaves or other organic material – moisture will be boiled out, potentially ruining the lamination,
damaging the electronics in the machine and creating risk of electric shock.
• Wax crayon drawings – the wax will melt, destroying the drawing. Molten wax could be extruded into
the machine and cause extensive damage.
• Documents printed on thermal paper or Polaroid-type instant photos – the images will disappear.
• Any item that is creased or which has irregular thickness – it could cause a jam or damage the rollers.
• Artwork assembled with glue or incorporating glitter-glue. The glue will melt and run into the laminator.
• Any item that is not heat-resistant.
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7Before turning o the machine, press the Select button to put the machine in cold lamination mode. The“cold” light
will illuminate. Allow the laminator to run for 5 minutes before turning o the power. This will allow the rollers to
cool evenly.
CAUTION
If the laminator is not going to be used for a long time, unplug it from the power socket.
To save power, this machine will automatically switch off after 30 minutes. When this happens, all the LEDs will flash
and you will hear 3 beeps. To resume operation, use the on/off switch to turn off the machine for 3 secs and then turn
it on again.
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5The laminated item will be transported out of the laminator automatically.
CAUTION
• Do not try to pull the pouch out by force. This may result in creases or curves in the laminated item and may
damage the laminator.
• Remove the laminated item and lay it at.
• The laminated item will be hot. Please handle it with care.
TIPS
If the correct settings are not chosen, the following lamination results may appear. Adjust the setting and try again.
White spots
Insucient heat.
Increase the
temperature a little.
Vertical spots
Insucient heat.
Increase the
temperature a little.
Clear & smooth
Setting is correct.
Horizontal ripples
Too hot!
Risk of jamming!
Decrease the
temperature.

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Essential Information
Cold Lamination
• 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 0.6mm.
• Should a miss-feed or jam occur, press the“reverse button”to eject the pouch. The rollers will reverse direction and the pouch
will be ejected through the entry slot. Do not use force to pull the pouch from the machine as this could cause serious damage.
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, the isolating switch on the back of the machine to the“on”position. The“cold”and
“ready” lights will illuminate and the machine will start running in cold lamination mode. It can be used for cold lamination
immediately. If the machine is still warm from previous hot lamination,“READY”will flash in the control panel while the rollers
cool down.
Maintenance
Turn on the laminator until the READY light glows.
Fold a sheet of fresh A3 copy paper once in the middle and insert a piece
of A4 card to the folded end of the copy paper. Pass through the laminator
with the folded end inserted rst. Repeat the procedure 3-5 times.
CAUTION
Do not use printed paper or the toner on the paper will melt in the
heat of the laminator and may cause laminator malfunction.
Do not insert copy paper without first folding it around a card
for support.
Do not reverse the lamination during this process - the paper will jam!
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Cleaning the laminator
After laminating several documents, adhesive material from the pouch may accumulate inside the laminator. Please clean
the laminator regularly as follows:
SuperFastLaminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED
Roller
Reverse button
SuperFastLaminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED
SuperFastLaminator
POUCH
THICKNESS
MAX
2x125
[250]
MICRONS
MAX
0.6mm
LAMINATION
THICKNESS
NOSMALL
ITEMS
NOORGANIC
MATERIAL
3mm
MAXBORDER
ALLOWED
Roller cleaning
support card

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The READY light does not glow when the laminator is turned on.
Please ensure that the plug is firmly inserted into the power socket. Check that the isolating switch on the back of the
machine is in the “on”position.
White spots or cloudy areas appear on the lamination.
The temperature of the machine is too low – the adhesive inside the pouch has not melted completely. Either use a thinner
pouch or raise the temperature – by small increments – until perfect results are achieved.
The lamination is creased, rippled or wavy.
The temperature of the laminator is too high. Decrease the temperature or use a thicker pouch.
The edges of the pouch are wavy.
If a number of smaller pouches have previously been laminated, the temperature of the rollers will be uneven. Allow the
machine to run for a few minutes so that the temperature can stabilise.
If a pouch becomes jammed in the laminator.
Press and hold the“reverse”button. Pull the pouch gently, if necessary, but do not use excessive force as this could damage
the laminator mechanism. If the jammed pouch cannot be removed, turn the laminator off immediately and contact your
retailer for assistance. Do not attempt to dismantle the laminator as this will invalidate your warranty and expose you to the
risk of burn injuries and electric shock.
The laminator shuts down after about 30 mins of inactivity.
This is normal. To restart, toggle the on/off button.
Troubleshooting
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Cleaning
The outer case of the machine may be wiped clean with a moist cloth. Do not allow water to spill inside the laminator
– risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT
Do not use aerosol cleaners – or any other aerosol product – on, or near, this machine (or any other electrical
appliance) as the propellant may be flammable.
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