Crafter's Companion Gemini Guide D'utilisation page 4

USING SHIMS
For very intricate dies you may want to add additional shims to your sandwich to
increase the amount of pressure on your die. The 2 additional shims provided in your
box are as follows:
• The Metal Shim: This thin shim can be added at any level of the sandwich to
increase pressure, but when placed above the material you are cutting you will
get a stronger cut.
• The Magnetic Shim: The best use for the Magnetic Shim is beneath your die
as a positioning plate for holding your die in place. This shim should never be
used above your die, as the die can cut directly through the Magnetic Shim.
• NOTE: For thinner dies, you can increase the pressure very slightly by simply using a
piece of paper as an additional shim between the Plastic Shim and the Clear Cutting Plate.
Our recommendation is that you adjust the plate and shim combination depending
on the level of intricacy of the die. Some especially intricate dies may need to be fed
through the machine 2-3 times.
NOTE: Additional shims aren't recommended for simple dies, as they would create too
much pressure. Over-pressuring a die can cause the material you are cutting to buckle or
warp, as well as increase the bowing of the cutting plates. We recommend when using a
new die for the first time, to try various shim combinations until you achieve the result you
require and are happy with.
OPERATING YOUR GEMINI™
Note: Main power
switch located on
back of unit.
• Place the Gemini™ on a dry, level surface.
• Connect the power plug to the back of the machine. Switch the main power
switch on the back of the machine to 'ON'.
• Press the Power Button on the top of the machine to turn the unit on.
• Insert the platform combination into the front of the machine. The motor will
start and pull the platforms into the machine. The motor will stop automatically.
• Remove the platform combinations from the back of the machine after the
motor stops.
• To stop the forward motion of the platforms, press the Pause/Resume button.
• To resume forward motion, press Pause/Resume again.
• To reverse out the platforms, press the Reverse button.
• NOTE: When you are finished using the your Gemini™, remember to switch off both the
ON button at the top of the machine, and the power rocker switch at the back of the
machine.
The Gemini™ is equipped with safety sensors to prevent accidental motor activation.
Only use Gemini™ platforms in order to correctly operate the machine.
Do not force platforms into the Gemini™. In the event that the Gemini™ senses that
the combination is too thick to run through the rollers, it will stop the forward motion
and reverse automatically. Verify the platform combination before feeding it into the
machine again. Also check that you are not trying to cut or emboss too many layers
of material at one time.
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Power Pause /Resume Reverse