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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.  Place the assembled unit on a suitable firm, flat and substantial work surface, at a height that is comfortable for easy operation.
2.  Always locate the unit away from the edge of a work surface.
3.  Always disconnect the CraftDragon® ImPress from the main supply when not in use and when cleaning.
4.  Do not lock down the ImPress whilst the heated Imp unit is still hot.
5.  Do not leave the CraftDragon® ImPress on unattended.
6.  Never cover the CraftDragon® ImPress when switched on or hot as this may lead to a risk of fire.
7.  Make sure that when using the CraftDragon® ImPress for hot foiling the unit is away from flammable or perishable materials.
8.  Position the mains lead so that it does not get in your way when using the CraftDragon® ImPress and make sure that the power cable cannot

be damaged by the heated area of the CraftDragon® ImPress.

9.  Before use, always place the ImPress unit on a solid, stable surface to avoid tipping or dropping it.

10.  Do not touch hot areas of the CraftDragon® ImPress with bare hands when switched on.
11.  Use a heat resistant glove or pad when removing dies etc.
12.  Keep heated surface away from all personal body parts, animals or children.
13.  The CraftDragon® ImPress will become very hot during use.
14.  Close supervision is required when the CraftDragon® ImPress is used near or by children.
15.  Never allow the cord to touch wet or hot surfaces, become twisted or be within the reach of children or animals.
16.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
17.  Do not use out of doors, unless under safe conditions.
18.  Never use the CraftDragon® ImPress with a damaged cord or plug or after the CraftDragon® ImPress has malfunctioned or been damaged

in any other way.

19.  Never attempt to open any part or dismantle the controls of the CraftDragon® ImPress. Responsibility for failure cannot be accepted if these

instructions have been ignored.

20.  Do not use the CraftDragon® ImPress for anything other than the intended uses.
21.  Only use the heated Imp unit when fixed in the press.
22.  Do not remove the locking handles from the press unit.
23.  Only use heated unit on recommended materials.
24.  This appliance is intended for household, supervised educational or office use only.
25.  Do not use the CraftDragon® ImPress in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

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Summary of Contents for CD-ES 080902

Page 1: ...ImPress User Manual Model No CD ES 080902 Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference...

Page 2: ...and recovery You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its use ful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable mate...

Page 3: ...the CraftDragon ImPress 5 Feature Diagram 6 Setting up your ImPress 7 Using your CraftDragon ImPress Thermostat power switches Cleaning and Storage 8 Hot Foil Stamping 9 Precision Ink Stamping 11 Embe...

Page 4: ...rt number 0845 398 7770 for further instructions Before first use please read the instructions carefully and keep them for future reference UNPACKING YOUR CRAFTDRAGON IMPRESS 1 Carefully Remove the Cr...

Page 5: ...eat resistant glove or pad when removing dies etc 12 Keep heated surface away from all personal body parts animals or children 13 The CraftDragon ImPress will become very hot during use 14 Close super...

Page 6: ...lities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the CraftDragon ImPress by a person responsible for their safety Your safety WARNING...

Page 7: ...emperature control panel with power switch temperature control knob and pilot light 2 Specially designed removable guide mat to position and hold your work in place 3 Large printing deck to support la...

Page 8: ...l panel 3 Positioning mat 4 Print Deck 5 Imp 6 Press 7 Flat bed or platen 8 Locking Handles 9 Sure grip handle 10 Throat 11 Retaining clips 2 3 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 CraftDragon 6 Control panel detail Pilo...

Page 9: ...k the make ready mat in position on the platen using the following method 1 Remove the backing sheet from the make ready 2 Trim 2cm off 2 adjacent edges of the backing sheet 3 Reapply the backing shee...

Page 10: ...TEMPERATURE CLEANING 1 To clean the CraftDragon ImPress always disconnect from the mains supply 2 When the CraftDragon ImPress is cold clean the base plate with a damp cloth and buff with a dry cloth...

Page 11: ...sed to enhance and add value to conventionally printed stationery greetings cards certificates etc Being a dry process there are no problems with fumes or solvent vapours or mixing inks and the printe...

Page 12: ...hat heat is distributed evenly across the printing surface to give the best result 8 It is recommended that trial pieces are tested before commencing actual project Position a test piece of your selec...

Page 13: ...own with the handles so that the imp meets the print deck 2 Pull locking handles apart to release the Imp 3 let the press handle return gently to up position 4 remove imp from print deck 5 position Fl...

Page 14: ...y 15 seconds Allow work to cool Slowly peel back clear application film examining for any unfixed crystals If any crystals have not stuck re apply application film re cover with thermo sheet and re pr...

Page 15: ...actual projects Test for 1 Correct temperature If the temperature is too high or low the final image may be affected 2 Dwell time If the dwell time is too long or short the resulting image may be aff...

Page 16: ...ortant The wires in the mains lead must be connected as per the following diagram Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly Mains lead The mains lead should reach from the socket to...

Page 17: ...Craft Dragon Ltd Unit 18 Trentham Lakes Technology Park Trentham Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 8JL e mail admin craftdragon com www craftdragon com Company Number 06813093 We reserve the right due...

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