Safety
F-40 Laminator Operator Manual
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© GBC Pro-Tech 1998 February
Figure 1-1: Using the Emergency Stop Buttons
Despite the safety features built into the Falcon 40
Laminator, extreme caution must be used when operat-
ing or servicing the unit. READ THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THE
FALCON 40 LAMINATOR.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
Never place fingers or arms between the rolls
when they are turning or when the rolls are in
the closed position. You can be crushed or
burned.
Secure long hair so that it cannot get caught in
the machinery. Do not wear ties, loose fitting
clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or
servicing the laminator. These items can get
caught in the nip, and you can be choked,
crushed, or burned.
Use extreme caution when operating the
laminator with the footswitch. The photoelectric
eye system is overridden and your fingers can get
caught in the nip. You can be crushed or burned.
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Twist and pull up
both buttons to
resume operation
Push either
button to stop the
laminator
1/4 turn
ALWAYS CHECK THE INFRARED SENSORS
PRIOR TO OPERATION! The sensors must be
clean and have free view of the roll to maintain
proper roll operating temperatures. The rolls can
overheat and cause a fire or seriously damage the
laminator.
Always use care in lowering the top laminating
roll. You can be crushed or burned.
Do not operate the laminator near water. You can
be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire.
Unplug the laminator from the wall outlet before
servicing. You can be severely shocked,
electrocuted or cause a fire.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the
laminator. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the
laminator. You can be severely shocked,
electrocuted or cause a fire. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning the cabinet.
