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FAULT
CAUSES AND SUGGESTIONS
Frayed mount
Change blade
surface
Replace slipmat
Matboard out of square
Over or under-
cuts in some
Apply even hand pressure on cutter
corners only
head
Machine starts
to undercut
Matboard not the same texture
without appar-
Worn slip mat
ent changes
Change the blade
Check under cutter bar for tape or
offcuts
Adjust for any adhesive tape thick-
ness on the mat
Distortions at
start of cut
Blade set too deep
(Hooking)
Change blade (worn)
Avoid any hand pressure on handle
Sideplay in cutter head - adjust
Do not release the start of cut finger
until the blade has fully penetrated
the mat
Blade will not
eject
Push the blade forward and try again
Blade not cut-
ting through on
Worn blade
the last cut
MAINTENANCE
Your matcutter is a precision made machine and will give many years of accurate and reliable service if you follow
these few simple steps.
Keep all liquids ( including tea and coffee) away from the machine - spillages spoil the machines performance and
Mats cut upon it.
Dust/vacuum daily, for stubborn stains use detergent/ water mix firstly applied to a cloth.
Cover the machine overnight with a plastic or fabric sheet.
If you need to move the machine away from the bench when it is not in use, store it either flat or if you have to stand
it on end fasten the end of cut stop and use a strong elastic band to fix the cutter head to it. Then stand it on its top
end leaning against a stable support.
Please note:- Standing the matcutter on end should be avoided if possible but, providing it is done carefully no harm
will come to it.
In the event of heavy soiling on any part of the machine solvents can be used for cleaning but:-
Apply the solvent to a cloth and not directly on the matcutter.
Read and comply with the solvents safety instructions.
Do not allow solvent to come in contact with any printed or plastic parts of the machine.
LUBRICATION of the cutter bar should not be necessary if the matcutter is kept clean.
However, should you wish to, use silicone lubricant preferably applied with a sponge pad or a spray applied to a
cloth first. Follow the health instructions on spray cans.
DO NOT USE OIL, GREASE OR MULTI-PURPOSE PENETRATING OIL ON THE CUTTER BAR.
Oil can be used lightly on the lift and hold, pivot lift arm hinges and cutter bar pivots.
Fault finding
cutting through
IMPORTANT
Do not adjust blade depth before changing the blade.
FAULT
CAUSES AND SUGGESTIONS
Blade not cut-
Change blade
ting through
Adjust blade depth
consistently
Avoid any pressure on handle
Erratic cutter
Clean and lubricate cutter bar as per
head move-
instructions
ment
Cut line not
Change blade
straight
Uneven hand pressure on bevel
blade holder
Matboard not
Apply no pressure to the handle
Blade too thin for the mat
in centre of
[see Blade types]
the cut
Avoid putting any pressure on the handle
when cutting as it causes the cutter bar to
curve up in the middle which affects the
line of cut and clamping
Check clearance between the handle and
Matboard not
the lift hold.
clamping
Check rubber grip strip under cutter bar.
Check under cutter bar for tape or offcuts
At the first sign of any cutting defect change the blade.
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