Gerber P2C™ 600
User's Manual
Maintenance and Cleaning
3-1
SECTION 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1. MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
The Gerber P2C 600 cutter has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth
metals and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication.
They will, however, collect dust and lint, which may affect the performance of
the cutter. Keep the cutter as clean as possible by using a dust cover. When
necessary, clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or
mild detergent. Do not use abrasives.
3.1.1. CLEANING THE DRIVE SYSTEM
With time, the sleeves of the drive drum may become clogged with
accumulated residue from the media. This may affect traction, as the media
will tend to slip between the pinch rollers and the drive sleeves.
!
To clean the drive sleeves, proceed as follows:
1.
First, disable the sensors through the cutter’s control panel or by simply
covering them up.
2.
Raise the pinch rollers by lowering the pinch roller lever. Remove the
backing from a piece of vinyl. Place the vinyl with the tacky side down
between one of the pinch rollers and a drive sleeve. Raise the pinch roller
lever.
3.
Use the
and
jogging keys to move the piece of vinyl back
and forth several times until all residue is removed from the drive sleeves.
4.
Lower the pinch roller lever and remove the piece of vinyl.
5.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the remaining drive sleeves.
6.
Set the cutter’s power switch to OFF.
