REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
To change the cutting blade, you must first remove the cutting blade assembly. Refer to page 15 in
this manual for instructions.
After removing the cutting blade assembly, locate the blade release at the top of the cutting blade assembly
and push it in (Figure 1). The blade will emerge from the cutting blade assembly. You will need to gently pull
the blade away from the magnet holding it in place (Figure 2).
To install the new blade, let go of the blade release and carefully insert the shaft of the blade into the hole in
the bottom of the cutting blade assembly. The blade should be “sucked” up inside the shaft if properly installed
(Figure 3). The replacement cutting blade is now installed. Reinstall the cutting blade assembly into the Cricut
®
machine by reversing the procedure to remove the cutting blade assembly.
CARING FOR THE CUTTING MAT
You can expect anywhere from 25-40 full mat cuts from your Cricut
®
Cutting Mat before it requires replace-
ment. Your actual Cutting Mat life will vary, depending on the settings you use and the papers you cut.
When your paper no longer sticks to the Cutting Mat, it’s time to replace the mat. Use only genuine Cricut
®
Replacement Cutting Mats, available at retailers everywhere (Part #290003).
CLEANING YOUR CRICUT
®
MACHINE
To clean the Cricut
®
machine, gently wipe exterior panels with a damp cloth. Immediately dry any excess
moisture with a chamois or other soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or alcohol-based cleaners (including, but
not limited to, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride) on the machine. Abrasive cleansers and cleaning
tools should also be avoided. Do not immerse the machine or any component of it in water.
Additional Basic care tips:
• Keep away from food and liquids
• Keep in dry, dust-free location
• Avoid excessive heat or cold
• Do not leave in car, where excessive heat may melt or damage plastic components
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for any extended period of time
WArning! Always unplug your cricut
®
machine before cleaning!
WARNING! Cutting blades are extremely sharp and should be handled with the utmost care. They are also
potential choking hazards; they should be kept away from children.
TIP: We recommend that you use several mats, rotating them often. This will extend the overall life of each mat.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
WARNING! Always unplug your Cricut
®
machine before replacing cutting blades!
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