USCutter SC2 User Manual & Assembly Instructions page 28

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
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 hold-
er.)
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
replacement blades and remember to dispose of
your old blade safely by putting it in an aluminum
can or other closed hard container.
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wear out with use and the