GBC 44DT, Installation & Operation Manual

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Operating Instructions
44DT
Press the straight edge of the threading card into
the two films at the nip (the point between the
two pressure rollers) until the card and films are
slightly past the nip.
Fig. 6-15. Threading Card Inserted Between Films.
Move the roller pressure handle to where it
applies pressure to the threading card.
Press the
RUN
button on the control panel and
guide the threading card into the machine until
the rollers pull the card on its own.
WARNING:
Keep your fingers and hands away
from the nip point while the machine is running.
They could be trapped and crushed in the rollers.
Clothing, jewelry, and long hair could be caught in
the rollers and pull you into them.
Release the card and ensure that both films and
card are being pulled into the laminator.
The card will guide the film webs into the rollers.
Replace the safety shield and feed table.
Refer to Safety
Shield Removal and Installation and
Feed Table Removal and Installation in this section.
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
as needed.
See the
Film Alignment section in this chapter.
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Webbing AccuShield Films
The threading card for webbing AccuShield film can
be any stiff print.
IMPORTANT:
When starting to laminate, always
start the rollers BEFORE applying pressure to the
rollers to prevent AccuShield build up on the roller.
When stopping, release the pressure on the rollers
BEFORE stopping the motor.
Fig. 6-16. Configuration for AccuShield Film.
To web the laminator with AccuShield film:
Pull the film down, thread it under the idler bar
and drape it over the top heat roller.
Fig. 6-17. AccuShield Draped Over the Top Heat Roller.
Press the straight edge of the threading card
into the film at the nip (the point between the two
pressure rollers) until the card and film is slightly
past the nip.
The film should be wrapped around the leading
edge of the card.
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