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Evolution3 SmartFold User Guide

The world’s finest cutting machines

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1. Introduction

1.1 The Evolution3 SmartFold user guide

This User Guide for the Evolution3 SmartFold gives advice on
cutting techniques, using the different cutting heads and care
and maintenance of your machine.
Before using your machine make sure that you have installed
and calibrated it correctly. Full details are in the Installation
Manual.

Visit the Evolution3 SmartFold installation manual >

Содержание Evolution3 SmartFold

Страница 1: ...User Guide The world s finest cutting machines www keencut com 44 0 1536 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document...

Страница 2: ...8 4 Using the Double Graphik tool head 19 4 1 Change the Graphik blades 19 4 2 Adjust the blade depth and direction 21 4 3 Advanced cutting techniques 23 5 Using the Fabric tool head 26 5 1 Change the...

Страница 3: ...ment online Page 3 of 48 1 Introduction 1 1 The Evolution3 SmartFold user guide This User Guide for the Evolution3 SmartFold gives advice on cutting techniques using the different cutting heads and ca...

Страница 4: ...online Page 4 of 48 2 Get to know your cutter 2 1 Material stop A material stop is mounted at both ends end of your SmartFold seen highlighted in this image When cutting tough or thick materials at pr...

Страница 5: ...1536 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 5 of 48 The material stop can be rotated to move it out...

Страница 6: ...ree features to give the ultimate in accuracy and productivity The BenchTop can hold the whole length of the cutter bar a very short distance above the object being trimmed and hold it there even if t...

Страница 7: ...0 1536 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 7 of 48 Feature 3 Sightline strip These are easily r...

Страница 8: ...document online Page 8 of 48 2 3 Fabric cutting strip The SmartFold includes an integral polymer cutting strip for use with the Evolution3 Fabric tool head to cut textiles and fragile materials A sim...

Страница 9: ...t com 44 0 1536 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 9 of 48 2 4 Swapping tool heads Pull and rem...

Страница 10: ...8 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 10 of 48 Insert the cutting head of your choice and slide it to t...

Страница 11: ...he QR code or click here to view this document online Page 11 of 48 2 5 Foldaway action IMPORTANT It is essential to remove cutter head before folding Pull and remove end stop Slide the cutting head t...

Страница 12: ...36 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 12 of 48 Grip the cutter bar firmly lift carefully and sw...

Страница 13: ...raise the cutter bar place the material for cutting approximately in position under the cutter bar Push the lever to lower the cutter bar so it is only 1 2mm 1 16 above the surface of the material th...

Страница 14: ...w this document online Page 14 of 48 When fully aligned use the lever to lower the cutter bar onto the material and clamp it in position ready for cutting Further cutting information is given in the s...

Страница 15: ...ne Page 15 of 48 3 2 Introduction to the Double Graphik tool head QuikSwap Graphik tool head for Evolution3 cutters with two individual blade holders for two way cutting Graphik blades are stronger an...

Страница 16: ...es keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 16 of 48 3 3 Insert Graphik blades into the Double Graphik tool head Undo the highlig...

Страница 17: ...ment online Page 17 of 48 Insert a Graphik blade check it is facing the correct way for your desired direction of cutting Place the small pin in the hole at the top of the blade and align with the edg...

Страница 18: ...d to cut the material Load and align the material to be cut as described in the clamping material section see how to align and clamp the material press down the chosen blade holder whilst pushing pull...

Страница 19: ...g the Double Graphik tool head 4 1 Change the Graphik blades Undo the highlighted knob to remove the magnetic blade clamping plate Pull the magnetic blade clamping plate away from the cutting head Lif...

Страница 20: ...1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 20 of 48 Replace the blade clamping plate onto the blade holder but...

Страница 21: ...A by a half to one full turn Move knob B up or down until the blade is long enough to just cut through the material Place a piece of the material under the cutter bar so it does not protrude past the...

Страница 22: ...cut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 22 of 48 The blades also have adjustable cutting depth so if a thick material is being cut on a long machine such that...

Страница 23: ...use cut at the left hand end of the cutter and reverse the direction of cut and hand positions When cutting thick tough materials such as PVC foam board and fluted plastics such as Correx or Coroplast...

Страница 24: ...our shoulders Tip If the material is too thick to reasonably cut in one stroke the blade can be lowered partially and the board cut in a number of strokes Cutting Aluminium Composite Panels is not rec...

Страница 25: ...utting strip As a short term measure it is possible to use the Graphik blade on the plastic cutting strip but too much use will quickly wear out the strip Refer to the Fabric tool head for instruction...

Страница 26: ...36 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 26 of 48 5 Using the Fabric tool head 5 1 Change the Fabr...

Страница 27: ...e Page 27 of 48 Remove the blade and magnetic blade boss There may be a number of clear plastic shims on the threaded shaft ensure they are clean and in good condition Separate the boss from the blade...

Страница 28: ...bar Press and hold down the highlighted button on the right side of the unit Push the end of the cutter bar away from you There are four cutting positions on the strip numbered 1 to 4 align the edge o...

Страница 29: ...sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 29 of 48 5 3 Adjust the Fabric tool head blade pressure Turn the highlighted screw...

Страница 30: ...sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 30 of 48 5 4 Use the Fabric tool head blade guard Rotate the red blade guard using tab B to reveal or hide the blade If it is di...

Страница 31: ...view this document online Page 31 of 48 5 5 Fabric tool head cutting technique Take a small piece of the material to be cut clamp it under the cutter bar The Fabric tool head cuts in both directions a...

Страница 32: ...click here to view this document online Page 32 of 48 Cut in one smooth continuous motion adjust to increase or decrease the cutting pressure if necessary When the small piece of material has been cu...

Страница 33: ...les keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 33 of 48 6 Using the Creaser tool head 6 1 Different creasing wheels The three creasing wheels supplied with t...

Страница 34: ...748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 34 of 48 6 2 Change the creasing wheels Remove the lower clamping knob Re...

Страница 35: ...t com 44 0 1536 263158 1 716 748 6203 sales keencut co uk UK HQ sales keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 35 of 48 Choose the creasing wheel you would...

Страница 36: ...keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 36 of 48 6 3 Creasing technique Align your material in the machine apply downward pressure to the wheel holder and...

Страница 37: ...e Page 37 of 48 7 Using the Rocker tool head 7 1 The Rocker tool head The Rocker tool head has been especially designed to give perfect comfort for all day every day cutting The tool head fits the cur...

Страница 38: ...nge the blade loosen the blade clamping knob Remove the magnetic cartridge from the Rocker head Place the blade between the two guides the magnet will hold it in place and slide it back to touch the b...

Страница 39: ...e the blade depth is adjusted so only the tip of the blade is going through the material Place your hand on the Rocker tool head as shown and rock it forward to engage the blade With the blade engaged...

Страница 40: ...here to view this document online Page 40 of 48 Push the Rocker tool head slowly through the material Extra effort can be applied by holding the grip area on the top of the cutter bar with your other...

Страница 41: ...ional use for cutting on a regular basis the SteelTrak should be considered Use the Tech D012 blade and set the depth so the tip passes through the ACP by 1 2mm 1 16 Use the push technique to cut thou...

Страница 42: ...n the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 42 of 48 8 Care and maintenance 8 1 Clean your machine Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust and smaller debris Frequency daily as requi...

Страница 43: ...s keencut com US sales Scan the QR code or click here to view this document online Page 43 of 48 8 2 Maintain the bearing track Put a small amount of petroleum jelly Vaseline on the scouring surface o...

Страница 44: ...fabric being cut will help to extend the life of the strip Check you have used all four cutting tracks on the strip before proceeding Carefully fold the cutter bar over to reveal the base plate This...

Страница 45: ...an be used to help push the strip Turn over and re insert the cutting strip so that the smooth surface is now facing upwards and what was the left hand end goes in first Push it in nearly all the way...

Страница 46: ...of 48 8 4 Change the sightline strip IMPORTANT Ensure that you have a replacement sightline strip before proceeding When using your SmartFold the sightline strip may become scored or damaged To chang...

Страница 47: ...ged sightline strip Your new sightline strip will have a protective backing on the double sided tape found on the underside of the part Remove this backing Apply the sightline strip in stages from lef...

Страница 48: ...ld over your SmartFold you will notice the sightline strip is larger than it needs to be Use the Double Graphik tool head to gently cut the sightline strip Tip it is recommended to do this in 3 passes...

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