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Before continuing with machine setup and use, please complete the following; COMPLETE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Complete enclosed form and fax to 216-803-0202 or e-mail to info@keyline- usa.com . This information is required to activate your warranty and inform you of software updates and new products.
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INSTALLING SAFETY SHIELD Your Ninja Laser safety shield is shipped separate from the machine in order to protect the shield in transit. Please follow the instructions for installing the shield upon receipt before initial use. STEP 1: Remove the Ninja Laser...
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POWERING MACHINE ON/OFF Cable Connection & Powering Machine ON *MOBILE USERS: YOU MUST USE A PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER WITH 1100 WATTS (or greater) TO POWER THE MACHINE OR MACHINE MOTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY Attach the 9-pin connector cable to the port on the LEFT SIDE of the console AND to the back of the machine.
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LOGIN / PASSWORD ENTRY TIP: Use included stylus with touch screen to ensure accurate selections Leave password screen blank, no Select ADMINSTRATOR default password is set, Select NEXT. To create password, see below. PASSWORD CREATION (OPTIONAL) -Skip this section if you do not want a password- From Main Menu, Select SETUP, then USERS and then CHANGE PASSWORD.
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KEY MATERIAL The Ninja Laser defaults to cutting brass keys as the key material type. If you are cutting a different type of metal key, such as steel, nickel silver or aluminum, you can make the selection in the cutting screen.
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Decode Metal Keys Only! Do Not Decode Plastic Keys! picture to the right. TIP: DO NOT DECODE PLASTIC KEYS! Only metal keys can be decoded and cut on the Ninja Laser. 1. Select: SETUP Select MAKE, then NEXT Select CARS Select : Cut by Code when prompted...
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CUT BY DECODE – H.S., cont. Confirm jaw position, select OK Select OK Confirm tip stop tool removal Decoding in process Decode complete; Select OK Depths and key code displayed Select NEXT, then proceed with cutting the key by code (refer to Page 8 – CUT BY CODE-H.S., cont.
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CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY NOTE: Make sure AC Jaw is in CODE position on the jaw carriage as shown in the picture to the right. TIP: Cutting a test key is also recommended on first use to verify correct key cutting procedure.
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CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY , cont. Key depths appear, select NEXT Make sure jaw is in cutting position Insert key correctly on jaw, paying Confirm jaw placement, select OK close attention to tip stop position (shown in BLUE). Tighten down key, then remove tip stop.
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CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY , cont. Flip key in jaw, removing key Key cutting begins shavings with brush, select OK Confirm removal of tip stop tool, Key cutting begins select OK Cut complete Key cutting complete, select OK. Remove all key shavings from the jaw and select CUT to cut additional keys or HOME to go back to MAIN MENU.
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CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side, the AC jaw (right side) must be removed. Select CARS Select MODEL Select MAKE Select DECODE Select YEAR Insert key correctly on jaw, paying close attention to tip stop position (shown in BLUE).
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CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT , cont. Extract left side tracer as shown Confirm AC jaw removal, select OK Confirm tip stop removal, select OK Select OK Decoding in process Decode complete; select OK Depths and key code are displayed. If proceeding to cutting, retract tracer, then select NEXT to proceed with cutting the key by code (refer to Page...
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CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side, the AC jaw (right side) must be removed. Select CARS Select MODEL Select MAKE Select CODES Select YEAR Enter code and select NEXT Key depths display, select NEXT...
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CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT , cont. Select the correct jaw side as displayed on screen. Jaw can be rotated by pulling up on the base of the jaw and rotating to correct side. Insert tip stop and insert key to correct position as noted in BLUE.
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CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT , cont. Confirm tip stop removal Cut complete, select OK Once key cutting is complete, put additional duplicate key to be cut into jaw and select CUT. If done, select HOME to go to Main Menu.
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CUT BY DECODE – KEY BLANKS NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side, the AC jaw (right side) must be removed. Select KEY BLANKS KEY BLANK menu appears Select desired KEY BLANK, then NEXT Select DECODE Select KEY CODE SERIES, then NEXT Insert key on jaw, then remove tip Extract left side tracer as shown stop.
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CUT BY DECODE – KEY BLANKS , cont. 1. Select: SETUP Select OK Confirm AC jaw removal, select OK Decoding in process Decode complete; select OK If proceeding to cutting, retract tracer, then select NEXT to proceed with cutting the key by code (refer to Page 18 –...
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CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS NOTE: Before using the edge cut jaw side, the AC jaw (right side) must be removed. Select KEY BLANKS KEY BLANK menu appears Select desired KEY BLANK, then NEXT Select CODES Select KEY CODE SERIES, then NEXT Enter key code, select NEXT Key depths display, select NEXT...
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CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS , cont. Select the correct jaw side as displayed on screen. Jaw can be rotated by pulling up on the base of the jaw and rotating to correct side. Insert tip stop (if required) or use shoulder stop and insert key to correct position.
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CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S. 1. Select: SETUP Select UTILITY Select SETUP Select REPLACE CUTTER, make Current cutter installed displays, sure appropriate jaw is installed select YES to continue Jaw carriage moves into position Select OK once complete TO REMOVE CUTTER: 1.
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CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S. , cont. 1. Select: SETUP Confirm no keys or templates are Confirm cutter removal, select installed on jaw, select OK OK. Jaw will move into position 1. Select: SETUP Close the shield and select OK. Confirm no tip stop is installed, Jaw moves into position select OK TO INSTALL NEW CUTTER:...
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CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S. , cont. 1. Select: SETUP Select OK to reset cutter counter Close the shield, select OK. Jaw will move into position Utility screen appears, select HOME to go to Main Menu...
CUTTER REPLACEMENT – EDGE CUT WHAT YOU NEED: New replacement cutter (B5500) 2.5mm allen tool (included in tool kit) Steel bar (included in tool kit) 19mm open end wrench (included in tool kit) REMOVE OLD CUTTER: 1. Use 2.5mm allen tool to remove 3 screws that secure black edge cutter cover. 2.
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TRACER REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: Please make sure safety shield is closed before starting initial tracer replacement procedure. 1. Select: SETUP Select UTILITY Select SETUP Select REPLACE TRACER Current tracer installed displays, select YES to continue Remove tracer; see instructions on Remove jaw, then select OK page 23...
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TRACER REPLACEMENT , cont. TO REMOVE TRACER: 1. Use 2.5mm Allen tool to loosen tracer setscrew ½ a turn 2. Pull out tracer. NOTE: You may use pliers to remove tracer if it is bent or broken. Select OK once tracer is removed TO INSTALL NEW TRACER: 1.
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JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H) REQUIRED ITEMS: H Jaw, Tibbe calibration template, 2.5mm allen wrench 1. Select: SETUP Select CALIBRATIONS Select SETUP Select JAW SETUP Select H jaw, then START Remove current jaw, select OK Install jaw H in cutting position (as shown to right), select OK...
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JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H), cont. Remove the cutter, select OK Confirm cutter removal, select OK Move jaw to DECODING position, select OK Install 2.5mm as shown in picture, select OK Install cutter until it drops down and rests on top cutter landing dot (shown at left).
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JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H), cont. Move jaw to cutting position, close Insert Tibbe jaw calibration shield and select OK template completely into jaw (Fig.1). Tighten front set screw with included Allen wrench Fig. 1 Jaw in cutting position Turn template to position 0 with template in 1 position (Fig.
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JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H), cont. Calibration complete. Select OK Move jaw to decoding position Select SAVE icon Select YES to save calibration Repeat jaw calibration a second time to confirm the values are within +/- 2. Then proceed to CUT BY CODE – TIBBE.
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CUT BY CODE – TIBBE (H) 1. Select: SETUP Select CARS Select Make, then NEXT Select Model then NEXT Select year range and then NEXT Select CODES, then NEXT Enter Code, select NEXT Key depths displayed, select NEXT Insert Tibbe key in 0 position. Select CUT...
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CUT BY CODE – TIBBE (H), cont. Install jaw H in cutting position, select OK Remove current jaw, select OK Confirm cutter removal, select OK Remove the cutter, select OK Move jaw to DECODING position, Install 2.5mm cutter, then select OK select OK Move jaw to cutting position, close shield and select OK...
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CUT BY CODE – TIBBE (H), cont. Confirm jaw is in cutting position Clamp key blank in jaw Follow the machine prompts for each cut position until the first side of key is complete. After cuts are complete, machine will prompt to put key into position 1 (i.e.
SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA USB MEMORY STICK & KEYONLINE WEBSITE WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Console, USB Memory Stick (included with machine), PC with Internet connection NOTE: USB Memory Stick must be blank with no files on it To check your current software version, see ‘Version SW’ below the Main Menu tab...
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STEP 1: Prepare USB Memory Stick with Update File At MAIN MENU, select SETUP At SETUP MENU, select UPDATES Then select KEYONLINE VIA PC Select YES to Software Update Insert USB Memory Stick, select OK USB stick inserts on right side of console Console prepares software file Remove USB stick, Select OK...
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STEP 2: Install Update File on USB from PC Insert USB stick into USB port on PC then go to http://keyonline.keyline.it On site, double-click CHOOSE FILE Go to File Explorer, locate the drive where the USB stick is assigned and double-click the drive Highlight the ‘.cks’...
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Once you have the downloaded file folder up, locate the USB drive with the original file you downloaded from the Ninja Laser console. Drag the new file that you created from Keyonline to the USB drive (NOTE: Do not extract the file –...
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STEP 3: Complete Software Installation on Console Insert USB into console and select OK Update begins Select YES to confirm update Machine will re-boot and power back up as update continues Update continues; progress bar on bottom Update successful; select OK...
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FAVORITES Selecting Favorites helps bypass Make, Model and Year selections that you most commonly use to get you right to the Code/Decode/Direct screen Go through the menu and select the Make, then the Model, then the Year and Code Series range of the vehicle you want to save a favorite for At Main Menu, select Cars...
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