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Congratulations on purchasing a Secabo heat press!
Please read these operating instructions carefully so you can start production with your press
without problems. Reproduction of these operating instructions in any form requires the written
approval of Secabo GmbH. We reserve all rights to change technical data and product features
Secabo GmbH does not assume any liability for direct or indirect damage resulting from use of
this product.

Overview

Secabo TM1/TM2/TM5 heat press

With the new Secabo TM1/TM2/TM5 heat press, mugs can be printed on using sublimation or
other transfer technlogies. The TM1/TM2/TM5 Secabo heat press is for beginners and professional
users and suitable to use with their digital controller quickly and safely. The pressure can be easily
adjusted by a hand wheel.

• digital controller for temperature, time and a counter

• available with different heating sleeves

• easy adjustable contact pressure

• convenient for mug sublimation

Safety precautions

Please read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before using your press for
the first time!

• Never reach into the heat press with your hands when it is connected to the power supply,
  particularly when it is switched on and heated up – danger of severe burns!

• Never open the housing or attempt to modify the machine yourself.

• Ensure that liquids and metal objects do not get into the inside of the heat press.

• Ensure that the power socket used is grounded. Note that it is only permissible to operate a
  heat press from a power socket protected by a ground fault protection switch.

• Disconnect machine from power outlet when not in use!

• Never operate the heat press within the reach of children and never leave the machine
  unsupervised when switched on.

• Ensure that the machine is used only in dry rooms.

If you cannot observe one or more of the safety precautions above, or if you are not sure
whether all points are satisfied, please contact our Technical Support Department.

Descriptions

Machine description TM1

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a. Heating element

b. Press lever

c. Digital controller for temperature, time and counter

d. Switch

e. Power supply

Machine description TM2

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a. Heizelement

b. Presshebel

c. Digitaler Controller für
Temperatur und Zeit sowie Counter

d. Schalter

e. Stromanschluss

Machine description TM5

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a. Heizelement

b. Presshebel

c. Digitaler Controller für Temperatur und Zeit sowie Counter

d. 5x Schalter auf der Rückseite ohne Abbildung

e. 5x Stromanschluss auf der Rückseite ohne Abbildung

Controller

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With a large digital controller, temperature (°C und °F) and pressing time can be adjusted. The
green digits are showing the theoretical value, the white digits are showing the actual value. A
counter (at the right bottom) counts the number of transfers that have already been made during
the current session. The counter can be reset at any time.

Operation

• Connect the heat press to a 230V power socket using the connection cable supplied.

• Switch on the press with the red rocker switch.

• After a short self-test lines appear in the display.

• Press the OK button.

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” to set°C or°F and press OK.

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” to set the desired temperature and press OK.

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” to set the desired time and press OK.

• You can now make the first transfers. The timer starts running as soon as the press is
  closed with the press lever.

• 3 seconds before the end a warning signal sounds. After the set time has expired, open the
  press by folding back the press lever.

• The contact pressure can be adjusted with a black wheel between the press lever and the
  heating sleeve.

• The settings cannot be changed during pressing.

• Each time the pressing process is completed, the counter display increments by one after
  the set time has expired.

• You can reset the counter by pressing RESET for longer than 5 seconds.

Note: Please note that a certain time is required before the press cools down after it is
switched off. By not using the press, please deactivate it.

Warning: The heating elements are wearing parts. They can be used for approx 700 mug
transfers. The heating elements may not be heated up without performing transfers. Switch
the TM1/TM2/TM5 off, whenever you are not performing transfers.

Maintenance and cleaning

Maintenance work should always be accomplished with the press switched off and cooled down.
The plug must first be disconnected from the power socket. Consult Technical Support before
carrying out any maintenance work.

Clean the press regularly with a soft cloth and mild household cleaner to remove adhesive
residues etc. Never use scouring sponges, solvents or gasoline!

Recommended times and temperatures

These values are only guidelines - they can vary from material to material and should always be
checked before pressing.

Important note: You should carry out your own tests with the transfer material and backing to be
used before starting production. The values given above and the manufacturer’s own figures are
only intended as a guide. You should establish the washability and behaviour during transfer in
your own tests.

The recommended values do not imply a guarantee. The user is responsible for determining and
using the appropriate setting for his particular conditions.

Note for textile work: After pressing, allow textiles to cool down before removing any type of
backing from the transfer material. The hot glue in the transfer material develops its adhesive force
only in the cold state. If the adhesive does not stick in the cold state, it may have been pressed too
cold or for too short a time.

Technical data