Maintenance; Recognizing A Worn Cutting Pad - Ellison PRESTIGE SELECT Instruction Booklet

Problem
"My dies must be getting
dull–they're not cutting very
well anymore."
BACK
Cam Cover
End
Bearing
Pressure
Plate
Figure H

Recognizing a Worn Cutting Pad

Prestige Select requires very little maintenance. After considerable use (usually
four to six months), the Cutting Pad (Figures H and I) will become worn. If the
machine is not cutting effectively, perform a test cut with four pieces of
construction paper, using the Test Die included in the Tool Kit. The Test Die is
the same size as the Pressure Plate and should be completely covered by the
Pressure Plate when it is inserted in the machine. If the Test Die cuts through
the first two layers of paper and only partially cuts the third and/or fourth layer,
it is time to turn over or replace the Cutting Pad.

Maintenance

Solution
Pressure Plate
Mylar Shim
Cutting Pad
FRONT
9
It's not the die that needs
replacing–it's the Cutting Pad!
Inset
Mylar Shim
(If Needed)
Step Shim
Assembly
Figure I
Tab
Shim Clip
Side Rail
Tabs