6.3
Operation
6.3
Using the Twin Wheel cutter –
5000
Changing the Twin Wheel cutter
The twin wheel cutter is mounted on the upper cutting head and is used for cutting rigid materials such as medium
density fibreboard (MDF, also known as SBS) and standard hardboard up to 3mm (
1
/
8
”) or harder materials like high
density fibreboard (HDF) up to 2mm (
1
/
16
”). Many other softer boards and card can also be cut, trials should be carried
out to ensure the desired quality of cut is obtained.
1.
Position the material in the machine and apply the clamp.
2.
Bring the twin wheel cutter down until it makes contact with the sheet edge and stop. Take a firm
grip and then push the cutter down through the material without stopping.
The cutting wheels generally last more than a year for average use but this is dependant upon daily use and the mate-
rials being cut. The signs of the wheels wearing out are:
●
A rough finish predominately on the right hand side of the cut, with flaking on materials such as MDF.
●
The bottom 5mm (1/4”) of the cut bursting out rather than being cut neatly.
●
The board trying to turn under the clamp when being cut (also check the clamp pressure).
Changing the twin wheel cutter
Lock the cutting head at a convenient height using the white nylon locking screw.
1b.
Hold the twin wheel cutter and its guard to prevent them from falling and remove the screw with a
6mm hexagon wrench.
2b.
Slide the cutter towards the top of the main body and lift out.
Replacement wheels or cutters are available from Keencut or your distributor.
NOTE:
The twin wheel cutter must be parked above the top level of the clamp when not
in use otherwise the cutter will interfere with the sight line strip if the clamp is operated.
1b
2b
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