USCutter SC User Manual page 13

Maintenance For Your Cutter
Cutting Strips
for your vinyl cutter will need
to be replaced periodically - we recommend it
be done every six months if you use your vinyl
cutter continuously.
You might need to change out your Cutting
Strips sooner if you start experiencing an uneven
depth of cut, or your material is peeling up even
on slow speeds.
To replace your Cutting Strip:
• USCutter stocks replacement
cutting strips. Go to
USCUTTER.com and search using
the keyword: Cutting Strip.
• Use a weeding tool or other pointed
tool to pry up the existing strip.
(For best results, start at either end
of the strip.)
• Lay replacement into the channel
and use a heat gun or hair dryer to
heat the strip up as you squeeegee it
into place.
• Use a knife to trim the ends of the
strip so that it fits in the channel.
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Cutting Blades
wear out with use and the
tips of the blades can snap just like the point of
a sharp pencil. (This is particularly true of the
60 degree blade.) You should also periodically
visibly inspect your blades and if you see visible
chips in the edge it's best to replace the blade
with a new one. (This is also a good time to wipe
away any vinyl debris that has built up inside the
blade holder.)
You might also consider the replacement of your
blade if you develop problems weeding or other-
wise experience problems with cut quality.
Refer to the manual section on Blade
Set-up
for instructions on how to install re-
placement blades and remember to dispose of
your old blade safely by putting it in an alumi-
num can or other closed hard container.
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A good VINYL CUTTER
is just the start...
You also need the right
media, blade, and
application tape to
ensure a professional job.
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30° 45°
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GET EVERYTHING FOR YOUR MEDIA
The "workhorse blade" good CARRIER For use on thicker materials
Best for thin materials
for most vinyl materials. and for highly detailed cuts.
such as heat press vinyl.
Use sparingly to preserve
VINYL CUTTING NEEDS
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Cut & Place Vinyl Like A Pro
Oracal 8300, 8500, 45°
Main Tape
8510, & 8800 Blade
GXF-775 or
R-Tape AT65
Oracal 3951 & 3651 Main Tape 45°
HP Gloss & Matte GFX-341 Blade
Main Tape 45°
Oracal 631 or
GXP750 or Blade
GreenStar Wall Vinyl
Oratape HT55
EasyWeed 30° Blade
(standard fabrics) (general)
EasyWeed Extra 60° Blade
(nylons/water resistant) (glitter/flock)
Oracal 651 or GreenStar
45° Blade
Intermediate (calendered)
GreenStar
(general)
for short term Layflat Classic or
60° Blade
Main Tape (reflective)
Oracal 751 or 951 (cast)
GXF-775
for long term
Anchor BlastLite R-Tape
60° Blade
Oramask 4076RLA
Your blade depth should be set so
60°
that the tip of the blade protrudes
about the distance of the width of
a credit card from the opening of
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the blade holder. Test for the proper
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holder and manually trying to cut
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through two sheets of paper. You
sharpness.
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should only be able to cut
through the top sheet.
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Glass Application
Digital Printed
Graphics
Indoor Wall
Vinyl
Heat Press
Outdoor
Signage
Stencils &
Masks
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