© 2002 IBICO
Operations Manual
Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
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1.0 Safety
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate your Patriot
12HR, 25HC, 38HC Laminator until you completely
read and understand this Operations Manual.
Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to
Ibico. This section contains important safety information
which must be adhered to while operating, cleaning and
performing basic maintenance in and around the machine.
1.1 Explanation of symbols
INFORMATION: [This symbol is used prior to,
during and/ or after a step. Following this symbol is
important information pertaining to current
subject.]
CAUTION: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The
information following this symbol is to inform you
of how to avoid harm to you, others around you or
to the equipment.]
WARNING: [This symbol is used prior to a step.
The information following this symbol is to inform
you of how to avoid a dangerous situation.]
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: [This symbol is used prior
to a step. The information following this symbol is
to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be
caused by an operators action or machine function.]
1.2 General rules of safety
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate the
laminator if power cord is damaged or frayed. You
can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a
fire.
WARNING: Do not operate this laminator if you
are not physically, psychologically or emotionally fit.
Do not operate this machine until you have been
trained and read this manual in it’s entirety.
WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes
or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the
laminator. These items can get caught in the nip and
choke you or you can be crushed or burned.
WARNING: Never tamper with the safety devices
to increase the laminator’s production capacity. In
the event a safety device should fail, never attempt
to bypass it for operation. Consult a service
representative immediately.
