
Norfleet holds a masters degree from Southern Illinois University and has experience as a special-needs teacher and speech pathologist. She has coauthored a handbook for teachers on school-wide discipline and has contributed tips for special-needs students in the basal curriculum for RCL Benziger. References Laminate Supplies: What To Do If You Wrap Laminating Film Around the Rollers on Your Roll Laminator About the Author Michele Norfleet is a freelance writer who writes on travel, home and garden and education topics. Warnings Do not use sharp implements, such as scissors, knives or razor blades, to scrape the film from the rollers as that will damage the rollers. Tips Train teachers and volunteers in the proper use of the laminator, to prevent mishaps. The silicone rollers must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent additional film from getting stuck. Turn the rollers using the motor for better access to all areas of the rollers. Scrub the rollers with a kitchen scouring pad, while the rollers are still warm to the touch. Use extreme caution when handling the film and the hot rollers, to prevent burns. Turn the heat on to heat the film that is wrapped around the rollers. This will prevent any additional film from getting wrapped around the rollers. When the machine is once again operational, be sure that all who use it in the future are trained properly, to prevent future mishaps.Ĭut off the unlaminated film at a point just before it reaches the rollers. It is a time consuming process that requires a bit of patience. All is not lost, however, as the plastic can be removed from the rollers.
