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G Operating Instructions
Machine setup
1. Laminate output (rear)
2. Roller unlocking (rear)
3. Connection cable
4. Laminate intake
5. On/Off switch
6. Ready status LED
7. Power status LED
1. Introduction
1.1 Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely. Please keep
these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass
these operating instructions on to the new owner.
Note – Importance of the operating instructions
Failure to observe the operating instructions when using the product constitutes
incorrect use or wilful misuse and is not permitted.
1.2 Explanation of warning symbols and notes
Risk of electric shock
This symbol indicates a risk of electric shock from touching product parts carrying
hazardous voltage.
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific
hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.
1.3 Package contents
• "Home & Office DIN A4 / 250" Laminator
• 5 laminating pouches (DIN A4)
• These operating instructions
2. Security
2.1 Correct use
• This product is intended for the lamination of documents both in the home and in the
commercial sector, provided the applications are comparable with typical household use
(e.g. in offices, workshops and hotels, etc.).
• Do not operate the product continuously, as it is not designed for this.
• Use the product only for the intended purpose.
• The product is intended only for use inside buildings.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters, other heat sources or in
direct sunlight.
• Do not use the product in a damp environment and avoid splashing water.
• Do not operate the product outside the power limits specified in the technical data.
• Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
• This product is not intended for use by persons, including children, with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or lacking in experience or knowledge, unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how to
use the product.
• As with all electrical products, this device should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable
regulations.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
• Only use the article under moderate climatic conditions.
Note
The product is only intended for volumes generated by households.
Note – Commercial use
• If the device is used commercially, increased duty of care requirements apply.
• Therefore, please observe the accident prevention regulations of the German
employer’s liability insurance association for electrical systems and equipment.
Please also observe all accident prevention regulations from other applicable
employer’s liability insurance associations and accident insurance companies, as well
as any legal regulations applicable to the particular industry and/or location.
2.2 Basic safety instructions
Please note the following safety instructions in order to use the device safely:
• Check the device before use for any visible external damage. Do not put a damaged
device into operation.
• People who, as a result of their physical, mental or motor capacities, are unable to
operate the device safely must only use the device under supervision or after instruction
by a responsible person.
• Faulty components must only be replaced with original spare parts. Only these parts are
guaranteed to meet the required safety standards.
• Protect the device against moisture and the penetration of liquids or objects. In the
event of contact with liquid, disconnect the device from the power supply immediately.
Warning - Danger of burns on the housing
Do not touch the housing.
Risk of electric shock
• Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
• Do not use the product if the AC adapter, adapter cable or power cable is damaged.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service
work to qualified experts.
3. Installation / Setup
Warning
• Only operate the product from a socket that has been approved for the device. The
socket must be installed close to the product and must be easily accessible.
• Disconnect the product from the power supply using the On/Off switch – if this is not
available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
• If using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the total power consumption of
all connected devices does not exceed the power strip's maximum throughput rating.
• If you will not be using the product for a prolonged period, disconnect it from
mains power.
Note
• Set the product up on a level, horizontal and sufficiently stable and heat-resistant
surface.
• Route all cables so that there is no risk of tripping.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Protect the connecting cable from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
• Always pull directly on the plug when disconnecting the cable, never on the cable
itself.
• The product must only be operated on a supply network as described on the type
plate.
• Connect the network cable to a properly installed and easily accessible network socket.
4. Operation
Note
• Always set the correct temperature for the laminating pouch thickness being used.
• When laminating thicker paper or multiple pages, we recommend using a thinner
pouch.
• Always wait until one laminating operation is finished before starting the next one.
• Do not allow the device to run for more than two hours at a time.
• Wait around 15 seconds between two laminating processes.
• Laminating pouches of all sizes should be introduced into the centre of the opening
on the front. Ensure that the sealed end is introduced first. (See Fig.2)