Fellowes EXL45-3 User Manual

Laminator

EXL 45-3

Please read these instructions before use.

Veuillez lire ces instructions avant utilisation.

Lea estas instrucciones antes del uso.

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Power Light (red)

Pouch/Document Entry

LCD Screen

CAPABILITIES

Capacity
–Pouch width: Max.

inches 4.5” (114.5mm)

–Pouch thickness: Min.-Max.
mils 3-5

Ready Light (green)

Pouch Thickness (mil)

Selector

Power Button

–Combined thickness: Max.
millimeters 0.63
inches 0.02

–Lamination speed approx. 18”/min (fixed speed)

–Speed in minutes to:
Warm-up to low heat 4
Warm-up to high heat 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.

• To prevent electrical shock, do NOT use laminator close to
water and do NOT spill water on laminator, electric cord,
or wall socket.

• Do not leave electric cord in contact with a warm surface.

• Do not leave electric cord hanging from a cupboard or shelf.

• Do not use laminator if electric cord is damaged.

• Do not laminate metal objects.

• Only use pouches specically designed for the lamination setting you intend to use.

• Always supervise children during laminator operation.

• Keep pets away from laminator while in use.

• Switch off and unplug laminator when not in use.

• Do not open or attempt to repair the laminator yourself, as this could result in electric
shock and will void your warranty. Contact Customer Service if you have questions.
Please note the warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling or unauthorized
repair.

TIPS

• Always put item in a pouch. Never laminate an empty pouch.

• Trim excess pouch material from around your item after laminat­ing and cooling.

• Before laminating valuable items, do a test run with an item
similar in size and thickness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This laminator is equipped with an Auto shut-off function. It will turn the laminator into
stand-by mode, if it has not been used for over 15 minutes. To switch the laminator back
on, turn the Power button off and then on.

BEFORE YOU LAMINATE

Use Fellowes®

brand pouches for

best results. Select
correct pouch size

for laminated

item.

• Plug laminator

into power outlet.

• Position laminator

so you have
enough space
to allow items

to pass freely

through the ma­chine.

HOT LAMINATION STEPS

1

4 5 6

Use the dial to

select required

temperature (3, 4
or 5 mil)

Place pouch, sealed
edge first, into
laminator entry.
Keep pouch straight
and use the edge
guide to center it.

2

As laminator
warms up, the

LCD Screen will

indicate progress.
When the selected
temperature is
reached the green
flashing light will
turn solid.

To prevent jam­ming, immediately
remove laminated

item from back
of machine. Let

item cool on flat

surface for several

seconds.

3

• Switch the

power on. The
red power
light will turn
on.

Place item inside
pouch against
the sealed edge.
To prevent

jamming, use a

Support Sheet
when item is
smaller than the
pouch.

Before switching
off laminator,
feed a piece of

paper through
machine to clean
unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Ready Light does not go on after extended
time.

Pouch did not completely adhere to item.

Jamming

Cause

Laminator is in a hot, humid area.

Laminated item may be too thick.

Laminated item was not immediately removed from
machine.

Pouch was not used.
Pouch was not centered or straight when fed through

Pouch/Document Entry.

WARRANTY

Fellowes warrants all parts of the laminator to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defec­tive during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement,
at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases
of abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION

Solution

Move laminator to a cool dry area.

Pass through laminator a second time.

Need Help?

Customer Service:

US: 1-800-945-4545

Always remove item immediately after lamination.

Canada: 1-800-665-4339
México: 1-800-234-1185

Always put item in a pouch.
Align sealed edge with Pouch/Document Entry. Use guide

to center.

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Let our experts help you with a solution.

Always call us rst before contacting your

place of purchase.

TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FELLOWES BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary from this
warranty. The duration, terms and conditions of this warranty are valid world-wide, except where
different limitations, restrictions or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or
to obtain services under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.

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