GBC 425-LM-1 Operating Instructions

INTRODUCTION
These instructions describe the use and function of two (2) General Binding Corporation
laminators that use standard GBC 25
"
(63,5 cm) laminating film. The model 425 LM-1 has
been designed toU,S.A, power requirements (115/120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10). The model 426 LM-1
has been designed to export power requirements (230/240 VAC, 50 Hz, 10), The two
laminators are the same in all other respects.
GBC Laminators apply coated, transparent film to both sides of documents, photographs,
or any sheet-like material. GBC laminating film consists of a polyester film coated on one
side with polyethylene heat-activated adhesive. The film is applied by heat and pressure,
with the adhesive contacting the product to be laminated. In the process, the adhesive
adheres to the product, and the end result is a laminate whose appearance is enhanced and
whose resistance to damage is greatly increased.
425LM-1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Laminating Hints
1. Always run test samples before laminating valuable
products or documents, to insure proper laminator
performance.
2. Feed product to be laminated slowly and evenly into
heat roll nip with machine running. Employ side
guide. Once product is engaged by the heat rolls, it is
committed. Make no attempt to alter product posi¬
tion while In motion except to hold It taut from trail¬
ing edge. Wrinkles In laminated product usually are
caused by attempts to straighten product which has
already been engaged.
3. Do not force product between heat rolls. If product
does not enter heat roll nip easily, it is probably too
thick to laminate successfully. GBC laminators ac¬
cept product up to 1/16*^ (1.59 mm) thick without dif¬
ficulty.
4. Once a product has been engaged by heat rolls,
allow laminator to finish job without stopping. Any
stop—even momentary—will leave a mark on the
laminate. Be sure product ejects completely from
rear of laminator and past tear-off blade. This in¬
sures tear-off in the film web and not accidentally in¬
to the laminated product.
5. If laminator is turned on shortly after having been
turned off and both indicator lights illuminate, wait
two (2) minutes before operating the laminator.
SEE FIG. 1
1. Connect power cord to a source of
115/120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 ampere power.
Export models require 2^/240 VAC,
50 Hz, 10 ampere power.
2. Depress PREHEAT button. The Red
"ON" light will illuminate. The Amber
"TEMP" light iliuminates in 25-30 min¬
utes, indicating that the laminator is
ready to operate.
3. NOTE: Do not insert materials into
laminator until Amber'TEMP" light is
illuminated. Caution: Laminator drive
motor will operate if control switch
"Run" button is depressed, even
though Amber "TEMP" light Is not Il¬
luminated.
Set speed switch to any one (1) of
three (3) positions according to chart
located on bottom surface of feed
table.
5, Depress RUN button to laminate.
6, Depress PREHEAT button to stop
laminator.
7, Depress OFF button to shut down
laminator completely. Red and Amber
lights extinguish. If laminator has not
been previously loaded with film, al¬
low laminator heat rolls to cool and
proceed to load and thread film.
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Laminator Operating Controls
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