Basic Operation; Replacing The Cutter Blade - GRAPHTEC FC2250 Service Manual

3. Basic Operation

3.1 Replacing the Cutter Blade

There are three types of cutter pen. Each type has different diameter blades. The blade diameter is indicated
by the color of the blade length adjustment knob as shown in the table below. When replacing the cutter
blade, check the table below to ensure that you are using the correct combination of cutter pen and cutter
blade.
CAUTION
Handle cutter blades with care!
Color of the
adjustment knob
Blue
Red
Green
Silver
Replacing the Blade
The procedure for blade replacement varies with the type of cutter pen used.
Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Blue
(PHP31-CB09-HS cutter pen for 0.9 mm blades)
(1) Remove holder (B) by turning the blade length adjustment knob in the
Holder (B)
(2) Remove the blade and spring from holder (A).
(3) Attach the spring to the new blade. Next, with the tip of holder (A) facing
Plunger
Holder (A)
(4) Make sure the blade is inserted straight into the holder. If the blade is positioned
(Inside plunger body)
(5) With the tip of holder (A) facing downward, replace holder (B) and then turn the blade length adjustment
knob in the clockwise direction until the blade tip is visible.
(6) Using your finger, check that the cutter blade rotates smoothly inside the cutter pen.
CAUTION
Be careful not to stab your finger when handling the cutter blade.
FC2250-UM-251-9730
Cutter pen part no.
PHP31-CB09-HS
PHP31-CB15-HS
PHP31-CB15B-HS
PHP34-CB30-HS
counterclockwise direction.
downward and at an angle as shown, insert the new blade with the spring into the
plunger.
at an angle, gently tap the plunger to correct the orientation of the blade.
Compatible blade types
Diameter Part no.
0.9 mm CB09UA
CB15U
1.5 mm
CB15U-K30
CB15U-SP
1.5 mm
CB15U-K30-SP
3.0 mm CB30UC
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3. OPERATIONS
Material
Supersteel