ADJUSTING THE FILM TENSION
The top and bottom supply rolls should have about the same tension. By turning the top roll with one
hand and the bottom roll with the other, it can be determined if one of the rolls is tighter than the other.
Also, if the tension is not equal between the top and bottom rolls, the laminated product will curl. If it
curls up when it comes out of the machine, the top roll is likely tighter than the bottom. If it curls
down, the bottom roll is likely tighter. To increase tension, turn the adjusting knob clockwise. To
decrease tension, turn the knob counter clockwise. Even tension on the top rolls ensures flat
lamination.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE & SPEED
1. After turning on the power switch, the digital screen display will show the previous temperature and
speed setting. Please adjust the temperature to the recommended setting based on the thickness of
film being used by pressing the “TEMP/SET” “
︿
” or “
﹀
” arrow keys. Said recommendations are
found in front of the machine’s left side panel. The lowest thermal temperature this machine can be
set is 80°C (176°F). The digital screen display will beep showing the set temperature for 3 seconds
before showing the actual machine temperature.
2. Once the temperature is set, press the “HOT” key to start the heating process and the heater light
will turn on.
3. The machine will start beeping once it reaches 80°C (176°F) for at least 3 minutes. This is to alert
the user that the motor will reset itself to “0” before going to speed “1” at 90°C (194°F). The
beeping will stop as soon as the operator presses any of the “TEMP/SET” “
︿
” or “
﹀
” arrow
keys.
Note: If the machine is left unattended upon reaching 80°C (176°F) and the “TEMP/SET”
“
︿
︿
︿
︿
” or “
﹀
﹀
﹀
﹀
” arrow key is not pressed, the motor will not turn on and the temperature
will start dropping in approximately 3 minutes.
4. Once the set temperature is achieved and the roller temperature is stabilized, the machine will start
beeping again and the ready light will turn on. Once the ready light stays on, you can set the
recommended speed.
5. Press the “MOTOR” “
︿
” or “
﹀
” arrow keys to set the motor speed. The following table gives some
common temperature/speed setting for typical uses.
Film Thickness
Temperature
Speed
Foil Film
90°C (194°F)
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LAMINATING PROCEDURES
1. Push the handle to the “DOWN” position to engage the rollers and make sure the Run/Stop switch
is in “STOP” position. To start foiling, put the Run/Stop switch on “RUN” position.
2. To put the foil temporarily on hold without turning off the machine, user can turn the motor
control switch to “STOP” position. This will cause the motor to stop running and the film will
stop feeding.
