YOUR SOURCE FOR LAMINATION • USI
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Please review the following safety precautions before unpacking your new laminator.
• Use care in unpacking and lifting the laminator. Keep laminator level when lifting or moving.
Laminator weighs approximately 300 pounds.
• Consider work area. A cluttered work space can lead to accidents. The laminator should be
placed on a level sturdy surface. Do not attempt to operate the laminator in damp or wet
environments. Do not operate electrical devices in the presence of flammable liquids,
solvents or in gaseous/explosive atmospheres. Keep work area well lit. Allow sufficient
access to front and back of machine. See the manual for additional work space requirements.
• Respect feed rollers. Keep hands away from feed rollers and any other moving parts.
Turn drive switch OFF before attempting to clear film wrap arounds or jams. Use automatic
reverse to clear film. Do not wear any loose clothing, ties, jewelry, etc., which can be caught
by feed rollers and draw any body part into the machine.
• Respect heat shoes. Operating temperatures are hot enough to burn skin. If clearing a film
wrap around or jam on or near heat shoes, first turn the heat switch OFF and allow laminator
to cool to room temperature.
• Do not operate laminator with any panels or guards removed. Panels and guards protect
operators from such moving parts as the drive chain and sprockets, roller ends, etc.
• Turn the power switch OFF before walking away or leaving the laminator unattended.
• Before lifting or moving laminator, turn power switch OFF, unplug and allow to
cool to room temperature. Remove film rolls before lifting or moving machine.
Film is easy to rethread, see the section in this manual.
• Keep children away. Make sure visitors are kept well back from an operating laminator.
• Do not abuse electrical cord. Never pull cord to disconnect from electrical outlet.
Do not allow cord to contact heat, oil or sharp edges. Do not cut off or otherwise
bypass the grounding prong on the plug.
• If an extension cord is necessary be sure it is properly rated and of the same wire gauge
or smaller as the laminator cord. Capacity of the cord must prevent loss of power and
overheating. Before using, inspect extension cord for any damage, including loose or
exposed wires, broken fittings, damaged insulation, etc.
• If you service the laminator yourself, call USI’s tech department at (1-800-282-9890) or
(1-800-752-9131) for additional safety recommendations. Use only USI parts for service
or replacement. Failure to use USI parts could void manufacturer’s warranty.
• Use common sense. Be cautious when operating your laminator. Do not operate
laminator when you are tired or your reactions are impaired in any way.
• Do not allow anyone to operate the laminator who has not received proper instruction
and has not read the safety instructions.
