ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Electrical equipment creates sparks which may ignite flammables. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating laminating 3. equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from accidents. PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating 1. a Laminator. Do not use laminating equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating laminating equipment may result in personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. 2. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from the Laminator. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can become caught in the Laminator, causing personal injury. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. 3. Plugging in laminating equipment with the Power Switch on invites accidents. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 4. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the Laminator in unexpected situations. Use eye and skin protection. 5. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles. Wear fire resistant work gloves to protect from accidental burns. TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the laminating equipment. Use the correct equipment for your 1. application. The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not use the Laminator if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. 2. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from its electrical outlet before making any 3. adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Laminator. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the equipment accidentally. Make sure the Laminator has completely cooled before touching it and stor4. ing it. Store idle laminating equipment out of reach of children and other untrained 5. persons. Laminating equipment is dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain laminating equipment with care. 6. Do not use damaged equipment. Tag damaged equipment “Do not use” until repaired. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and 7. any other condition that may affect operation of the Laminator. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 8. model. Accessories that may be suitable for one brand of Laminator may become hazardous when used on another brand. SERVICE Equipment service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of personal injury. When servicing equipment, use only identical replacement parts. Follow 2. instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock and personal injury. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded 1. in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, 2. and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Do not expose laminating equipment to rain or wet conditions. 3. Water entering electrically powered equipment will increase the risk of electric shock. The Laminator is intended for indoor use only. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the Lamina4. tor or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Maintain labels and nameplates on the Laminator. 1. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Always place the Laminator on a dry, flat, level, sturdy non-flammable work 2. surface capable of supporting the weight of the Laminator and any additional accessories. Make sure to place the Laminator in a location that is out of reach of children. Never place objects on top of the Laminator. 3. Always check to make sure the Cooling Vents on top of the Laminator are not obstructed. Turn off the Laminator and unplug it from its electrical outlet before removing 4. any jammed paper or film. The laminating Film (not in...