GBC A4 Blizzard, Instruction Manual

General safeguards

•  Use the unit only for its intended purposes of laminating documents

.

•  Do not place anything in the throat opening of the laminator other than 

pouches/documents.

•  Place unit on a secure, stable work area to prevent the unit from 

falling and possibly causing personal injury and damage to the unit.

• Follow all warnings and instructions.
•  The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 

easily accessible

.

• Do not attempt single side lamination, this will destroy the laminator

.

• Do not block the vent slots, this will cause the laminator to overheat

.

Electrical safeguards

•  The unit must be connected to a supply voltage corresponding to the 

electrical rating shown on the unit.

•  Unplug the unit before moving it, or when it is not in use for an 

extended period of time

.

•  Do not operate with a damaged supply cord or plug. Do not alter the 

attachment plug. The plug is configured for the appropriate electrical 
supply.

•  Do not overload electrical outlets beyond their capacity; fire or 

electrical shock could result

.

• The unit is intended for indoor use only

.

•  Never push objects through the cabinet slots. Do not spill liquid of any 

kind on this product.

• Close supervision is required when this product is used near children.

Technical specifications

Electrical 

Machine Dimensions
Machine Weight
Maximum Pouch Width
Maximum Pouch Thickness
Maximum Thru-Put Thickness
Warm Up Time (2x75mic)
Ready Time Cold
Speed

GBC A4 BLIZZARD

220-240V

AC 1.74A 

50Hz 400W (Watt)
371mm x 123mm x 103mm 
1600 g
241mm
2x125mic (250 

T

otal)

1.0mm
5 mins
Instant
400 mm/min

GBC A3 BLIZZARD

220-240V

AC 1.74A 

50Hz 400W (Watt)
471mm x 123mm x 103mm 
2150 g
317mm
2x125mic (250 Total)
1.0mm
5 mins
Instant
400mm/min

Safety instructions

YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS IMPOR

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TO ACCO

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 BRANDS. IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE 

PRODUCT ARE IMPO

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ANT SAFETY MESSAGES.  READ THESE 

MESSGES CAREFULLY

.

THE FOLLOWING WARNING IS FOUND ON THE PRODUCT.

Electrical shock hazard. 

Do not open. No user 

servicable parts inside. 

Refer servicing to qualified 

service personnel.

WARNING

This safety message means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if 
you open the product and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.

THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH SAFETY 

MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL 

SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD HURT YOU OR OTHERS, 

AS WELL AS CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PROPERTY 

DAMAGE.

WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT CONNECT 

THE POUCH LAMINATOR TO ELECTRICAL POWER UNTIL 

YOU READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. KEEP 

THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR 

FUTURE REFERENCE. TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, THE 

FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE 

OBSERVED IN THE SET-UP AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

Important safeguards

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