3 - Setting Up Your Machine
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3.8 - Adjusting the Pressure Foot
3.8.1
3.8.2
To adjust horizontally (depending on the size of the Cutting Unit)
loosen the center Thumb Screw on the Top Yoke, adjust in or out
until the Pressure Foot clears the black guard on the Cutting Unit.
Secure by tightening the center Wing Nut down.
Adjust the Pressure Foot clamping pressure to accommodate dif-
ferent product heights. Loosen the Wing Nut on the top of the
Pressure Foot. Tighten the Hex Nut underneath to increase the
pressure Loosen the Hex Nut to decrease pressure. When the
pressure is set as desired tighten down the Wing Nut to lock the
tension in place.
Pressure Foot
Top Yoke
Thumb
Screw
E-clip
Wing Nut
Hex Nut
4 - Operation
4.1 - Corner Rounding Operation
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
Place the product you are cutting onto the Wooden Top Plate and push it into the corner aligning it with the Two Side
guides.
Press down firmly to prevent the product from sliding out of the corner.
Depress the Foot Pedal once to engage the cutting cycle. The Pressure Foot will come down helping to secure the
product in place. The Cutting Unit will come down.
Release the Foot Pedal once the cutting unit has come down all the way. The cutting unit will return to its upright
position. This machine does not cycle.
Repeat as needed
It may be necessary to adjust the Side Guides to compensate for variation in the cutting unit geometry, especially
when changing from a Standard / Special Size Cutting Unit to a Large Size Cutting Unit.
4.2 - Cutting Unit Capacities
4.2.1
4.1.2
Standard / Special Size Cutting Units:
These size Cutting Units were designed to handle up to a 1/2” stack of paper. They will also cut many other materials
such as plastics, cardboard, celluloid, leather, wood, and even light soft metals. With heavier materials, however,
best results may be obtained if only one or a few pieces are cut at a time.
Large Size Cutting Units:
These size Cutting Units were designed to handle up to a 1/8” stack of paper. They will also cut many other materi-
als such as plastics, cardboard, celluloid, leather, and wood. With heavier materials, however, best results may be
obtained if only one or a few pieces are cut at a time.
4.3 - Chip Removal
4.3.1
Place a waste bin or a disposable basket underneath the Chip Chute on the rear of the machine. This will catch the
chips as they are cut and slide down the Chip Chute. Empty as needed.