Crafter's Companion Gemini Guide D'utilisation page 3

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Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini™ Twin-Function Die Cutting & Embossing
Machine. Offering an extra wide opening and oversized platforms, the Gemini™
provides edge-to-edge cutting of letter and A4 size materials such as thick paper,
card, vinyl, fabric and foil.
Perfect for all kinds of decorative and craft applications – Scrapbooking, Card Making,
Paper or Fabric Embellishments, Table Décor & much more.
IN THE BOX
• Gemini™ Die Cutter & Embosser
• Clear Cutting Plates (x2)
• Metal Cutting Plate
• Magnetic Shim
• Plastic Shim
A NOTE ABOUT PRESSURE
The Gemini™ is very powerful and designed to exert a lot of pressure – which allows
for cutting very intricate dies. The amount of pressure on the die can be increased or
decreased depending on the combination of plates and shims you use.
SANDWICHING THE PLATES
To feed a die through the Gemini™ you must first sandwich it between the included
plates and shims. The Clear Cutting Plates should always be the top and bottom
plates of this sandwich. These are the only two plates which should ever touch the
rollers. The combination between the cutting plates is flexible. The standard starting
combination is as follows (top down):
• Clear Cutting Plate
• Material to be cut
• Die (blade side up)
• Magnetic Shim
• Plastic Shim
• Clear Cutting Plate
This combination is suitable for most thin metal dies. Thicker metal dies (such as
Crafter's Companion™ mixed media dies, or other brands of deep-dish dies) will need
a different configuration (see pages 4-6). Our suggestion is that you always start with
this sandwich when using a new style or brand of thin metal die – then, if you require
more or less pressure you can adjust your sandwich accordingly.
NOTE: Because of the high level of pressure in the machine, the cutting plates will naturally
bow over time – this does not affect the performance of the plates or the machine, but
you can reduce bowing on the plates by rotating and flipping them between each pass.
Replacement plates are also readily available at crafterscompanion.com.
USER GUIDE
• Rubber Embossing Mat
• Metal Dies (x16)
• 3D Embossing Folder (x1)
• User Guide
• Power Cord
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