4.3
Operation
4.3
THE ROTARY CUTTER
(Optional)
The optional Rotary Blade Holder is used to cut textiles, thin papers and other flimsy
materials, it uses a circular blade to press down onto a cutting mat or sheet of suitable
plastic placed on the base of the machine.
The red plastic blade guard protects the blade and makes it safe to handle, however, be
very careful as the blade is extremely sharp. The guard has to be closed to allow the
blade holder to be fitted or removed, align the scallop
in the red plastic guard with the
left hand release hole and fit/remove the blade holder in the normal way.
USING THE ROTARY BLADE CUTTER
Position the material to be cut on the cutting mat in the machine and lower the cutter bar.
Rotate the safety guard grip clockwise to reveal the blade. Apply downward pressure to
the blade holder whilst drawing the cutting blade along the material in one continuous
motion.
Some materials will cut better if a harder plastic base is used in place of the cutting mat.
Acrylic works well for this, use a piece at least 15cm (6") wide and long enough to
support the full cut length of the material. Lighter downward pressure will be required with
harder plastic bases.
GUARD FULLY CLOSED
