User manual FELLOWES HRL 95

[. . . ] With this new generation, we have also built in more capacity, speed and user-friendliness: OVERVIEW Capacity ­Pouch width DIN size centimeters inches ­Pouch thickness : min-max microns mils ­Paper thickness : max grams lbs sheet equivalent* ­Combined thickness : max millimeters inches sheet equivalent* Warm-up time in minutes : ­ ­ ­ ­ Processing time in seconds** Temperature Options Motor release Switch Automatic Switch-o f f Audible Ready Signal * Standard office paper (20 lb / 75g) ** One A4/letter-size pouch HRL 95 HRL 125 A4 24 9 80-250 3-10 300 80 4 0, 8 1/32 8 4 +3 +2'30 +2'30 42 1 cold, 4 hot A3 33 12 80-250 3-10 300 80 4 0, 8 1/32 8 4 +3 +2'30 +2'30 42 1 cold, 4 hot For best results, always try to stay within the above capacity limits. Exceeding them may reduce the quality of your work and, in extreme cases, damage your machine. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Treat your laminator as you would any other piece of electrical equipment: · · · · · · Keep it away from heat or water sources Plug it in near an easily accessible outlet Do not use if it is damaged in any way Do not attempt to open or otherwise repair it Turn it off after each use, and Unplug it when not in use for an extended period. Set-up HRL laminators come fully assembled and ready to use. Operation Your laminator works by means of four rubberized rollers, two above and two below, each pair turning in the opposite direction to draw an adhesive-coated, open-sided plastic pouch through the machine. Understanding this mechanism will help you decide what materials you can laminate without risk of damage to your machine. You can feel confident laminating all materials that are flat and dry, for example, but should avoid those that: · Contain liquids, gels, or even moisture that could escape · May crumble or otherwise disperse under pressure, or · Are likely to break, like glass or rigid metals and plastics. [. . . ] · Cut to size only after lamination. If even a small pouch will leave too much space around your contents or if you want the lamination to conform to their shape, wait until they are laminated before cutting: A laminating pouch is precision-cut to ensure minimal leakage of adhesives, and this cannot be replicated with scissors or paper-cutters. You'll also find the pouch easier to cut afterwards. To begin laminating, plug in the machine, lift back the cover A and press the power button B, which will start the rollers turning. Make sure you have enough space behind the laminator to open the cover completely because it will operate only when the cover is in this position H. (This safeguard ensures adequate motor ventilation, while providing support for sheets as they exit the machine. ) If you plan to laminate in both the cold and hot modes in one session, start with cold, so you don't have to wait one to two hours for the machine to cool down. In either case, to save energy and reduce wear-and-tear on your machine, turn off the machine when you're finished, again pressing the power button. If you forget, the machine will switch itself off automatically after one hour of inactivity. Cold Lamination With the contents and the pouch you have selected at hand: 1. Your machine will be on this setting when you turn it on, so if it is at room temperature, you will almost immediately see the green standby light E go on and hear the ready signal. Open pouch and place contents face up onto the transparent, non-adhesive side, allowing for the 3 mm, or 1/8 inch, free margin. Leave the pouch open, with the adhesive side, which is covered by a glossy protective sheet, upright. 5 3. Insert full length of sealed edge into the pouch entry D, as shown, while bending the protective sheet backwards over the machine and grasping its free edge. As the machine draws in the pouch, continue holding the protective sheet, which will be peeled away from the adhesive side as the pouch moves through. (Although it's easier to remove the protective sheet and close the pouch beforehand, this creates air bubbles and other irregularities. ) If you did not get the pouch in straight and it might get damaged, you can fix this easily by turning off the machine and following the instructions in Troubleshooting. The finished sheet will emerge from the sheet exit F by itself. Remove it from the open cover only after it has completely cleared the exit. Hot lamination With the contents and the pouch you have selected at hand: 1. The guide on pouch thickness for standard paper sizes and weights also indicates recommended temperature settings. The numbers in the boxes stand for the intensity of heat, with for the lowest and for the highest. Press the indicated temperature button C and wait until you see the green standby light E go on and hear the ready signal. (Warm-up takes 4 minutes for the lowest setting and 12 minutes for the highest. ) With pouches containing non-standard paper or other materials, where it is hard to tell exactly how much thinner they are than the 8-sheet maximum, start with a lower setting. If the pouch comes out cloudy, a sign of insufficient heat, you can always put it through again or raise the temperature. Open pouch and place contents inside, allowing for the 3 mm, or 1/8 inch, free margin. [. . . ] · Wavy ­ The temperature is too high. Passing through the cleaning sheet will help cool down the rollers and reduce the amount of time you have to wait. · Spotted ­ The rollers have deposits of adhesive. Follow the cleaning procedure, as described under Maintenance. [. . . ]