Don’t laminate valuable items such as stamps, baseball cards, autographs or other collectables because the value of such items can be destroyed by lamination. Collectors generally value these kinds of items only in their original state. Remember that you cannot laminate thermal paper, such as typical fax paper, because it is activated by heat and will turn black. Also, remove paper clips and staples because they can damage the rubber rollers. Be careful about laminating anything that will be affected by heat. For example, the colors in crayon drawings may run together or be smeared, especially if the crayon layer is heavy. Light crayon drawings may not be affected, but test an expendable sample of any item that may not laminate well. Table of Contents 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Features and benefits 1-3 Options 1-4 Characteristics 1-5 Principles of operation 1-6 Laminating film 1-7 Warranty 2-1 Unpacking and Inventory 3-1 Product Illustrations & Names of Parts 4-1 Safety Precautions 5-1 Setup & Operation 5-2 Threading the laminator 5-3 Threading diagram 5-4 Laminating 5-5 Recommended temperature settings 5-6 Preventing and solving problems 6-1 Instructions for Options 6-2 Footage counter 6-3 Slitters 7-1 Maintenance 7-2 Cleaning the heat shoes 7-3 Cleaning the rubber rollers 7-4 Lubrication 1-1 Introduction This laminator is designed to provide quality lamination of a wide range of papers and materials up to 1/8” thick using film up to 5 mil thick. Common applications include but are not limited to maps, digital imaging, packaging, posters, instructional aids, signs, presentation materials, photographs, copies (B&W or color), prints, flyers, promotional sheets and many other items. Options include footage counter, and a roll feed. To assure the best performance from your new laminator, please follow the safety, installation, operation, and maintenance instructions in this manual. Read the manual before using the laminator, keep the manual with the machine, and periodically review the instructions. The manual also contains warranty and parts information. The international “HOT” warning symbol will be placed on the appropriate areas of each laminator. We take this opportunity to thank you for selecting the laminator and to assure you of our commitment to your satisfaction with our products. As you unpack your new laminator, please complete the following information. Always have this information ready when calling. Dealer where purchased____________________________________________________ Installation Date___________ Serial #___________________ (back of the laminator) • WARNING: High temperatures are present and care should be exercised in operating the laminator. The laminator should not be operated without the plexiglass safety shield. Ledco, Inc Fax: 716-367-2978 4265 North Main Street Phone: 716-367-2392 Hemlock, NY 14466 Email: ledco@ledcoinc.com Web: ledcoinc.com 1-2 Features & Benefits Your new laminator has several standard features that set it apart from other models. • The clear safety shield keeps fingers away from the head shoes and laminating rollers while allowing you to see your work. • The easily accessible heat control permits the use of many different types of thermal laminating film from 1.5 to 5 mil thick. • Ease of cleaning. The silicone rubber rollers and the Teflon-coated heat shoes of the laminator should be cleaned regularly • Tension control knobs are built into both supply roll mandrels so that wrinkles and curling in the film can be elimated. • Ease of maintenance. The Educator is made to last, however, some items on a laminator do wear out. Even the high-quality silicone rubber used in the rollers will lose flexibility over time. Extensive use may wear out the rollers on an operator may cut a roller by accident. Rollers and other key parts can be changed quickly without disassembling the frame. • Reverse can be invaluable at times to help avoid problems or clear misfeeds. • Silicone rubber laminating rollers are flexible enough to provide good edge seal and firm enough to offer a good surface seal. A high silicone content insures a much longer average roller life. They can accommodate poster board or other materials up to 1/8” thick. • Very strong steel cores prevent roller flexing and insure uniform pressure across the width of the laminate, giving you the best quality lamination available in medium- duty commercial machine. • Zippy safety cutter is shipped with the laminator to allow quick and easy cutting and trimming of the lamination web. • Removable power cord prevents unauthorized usage without locking away the whole machine. • 100% made in the U.S.A. 1-3 Options There are several options available to make the Educator more versatile. • Footage counter. This device can be reset to measure film usage in feet. Also available in a metric version. The footage counter and slitters will not fit on the machine together. • Slitters can automatically cut away side scrap which can greatly r...