6.6
Operation
6.6
The Twin Wheel (TW) Cutter
The Twin Wheel Cutter is mounted on the upper part of the cutting head and is used
for cutting a range of tough, rigid materials. The standard machine is fitted with the
Composite TW Cutter and is used for cutting composite boards such as Dibond
®
and
other materials including MDF, Masonite and Hardboard up to 4mm. 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. Engage the TW cutter by loosening the large hand knob (1/4 turn).
2. Depress the locking button and rotate the cutter 90 degrees until the locking button
springs out to its rest position, tighten the hand knob firmly.
NOTE: The TW cutter will interfere with the Sightline Strip as it is being engaged, either
engage the cutter at the top end of the machine or cut away a portion of the sightline
strip at a convenient height (e.g. adjacent to the clamp handle) and move the cutter to
this position for engaging/disengaging.
3. Ensure the TW cutter is above the height of the top edge of the board, position the
material in the machine and apply the clamp.
4. Bring the twin wheel cutter down until it makes contact with the top edge of the
material and stop. Take a firm grip and then push the cutter down through the
material without stopping.
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