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- Page 1 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) click here to view this document online > Page 1 of 33...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Contents 1. Before you start ..............................1.1 Assembly time ..............................1.2 Be careful when lifting ............................1.3 Components ..............................1.4 Tools included ..............................1.5 Tools not included .............................. 1.6 Extra tools needed to measure bench flatness ...................... -
Page 3: Before You Start
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 1. Before you start 1.1 Assembly time You will need approximately 2 hours to install and calibrate your cutter The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) -
Page 4: Be Careful When Lifting
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 1.2 Be careful when lifting To prevent injury and damage, lift the box and the machine with 2 people The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) -
Page 5: Components
Manual 1.3 Components The Evolution3 BenchTop (part A) comes in 9 different sizes ranging from 1.1m (44″) to 5.1m (204″)(cutting length) in 0.5m (20″) increments. Each machine is fitted with a Double Graphik blade cutting head. The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com... - Page 6 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) click here to view this document online > Page 6 of 33...
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Page 7: Tools Included
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 1.4 Tools included The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) click here to view this document online >... -
Page 8: Tools Not Included
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 1.5 Tools not included 3 x strips of ACP or PVC foamboard Sheets of A4/letter size paper. The three pieces of ACP (aluminium composite panel) or PVC foamboard should be approximately 150mm x 100mm (6″ x 4″) and 3mm (⅛″) thick. -
Page 9: Extra Tools Needed To Measure Bench Flatness
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 1.6 Extra tools needed to measure bench flatness 2 blocks of wood (or similar) of equal size 2 equal weights Thread The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) -
Page 10: Symbols And Icons
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 1.7 Symbols and icons Muscle = do this firmly Feather = do this gently Be careful when lifting The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) Scan the QR code or +1 (716) 748 6203 sales@keencut.com (US sales) -
Page 11: Installation
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 2. Installation 2.1 Workspace required The width of the work surface needs to be 40cm (15 ¾″) wider than the cut length of the BenchTop. Example: E3BT260 (104″) + 40cm (15 ¾″) = 300cm (118″) work bench. -
Page 12: Work Bench Flatness Test And Requirements
If your workbench does not meet the following parameters and cannot be adjusted for flatness it is recommended to use a different bench. Keencut’s BenchTop Bench is designed especially for this purpose. Check the flatness of the worktop by stretching a thin piece of strong thread between two blocks of the same height approximately over the area the cutter is to be mounted. -
Page 13: Aligning And Attaching The Base Plate
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 2.3 Aligning and attaching the base plate IMPORTANT: This step should be carried out by two people to prevent damage or injury. Do not remove the film that wraps around the cutter bar and base plate until instructed. - Page 14 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual When located, use scissors to remove the film packaging. Mark the position of the base plate on the worksurface using a pencil, lift up the top of the BenchTop to separate the cutter bar from the base plate, and place it to one side.
- Page 15 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Using 2 people, lift the cutter bar back into position over the base plate. Be careful when lifting NOTE: Do not fix the cutter bar into position at this stage The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ)
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Page 16: Assembly And Calibration
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3. Assembly and calibration 3.1 Fit the Lift-and-Hover levers IMPORTANT: The Lift-and-Hover levers (part B) are fixed into openings at each end of the cutter bar and it is essential they are installed facing the correct way or they can damage the internal mechanism when tightened in place. - Page 17 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Use the 5mm Allen (hex) key and insert it into highlighted section. Tighten fully. Do this firmly Repeat these steps on the other end again ensuring the flat face of the lever is facing to the centre of the unit and the handle is inserted between the body of the cutter bar and the steel plate .
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Page 18: Removing Tool Head
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.2 Removing tool head Pull and remove end stop. Slide the cutting head to the right. Gently lift to remove the cutter head, then replace end stop. The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) -
Page 19: Inserting Blade Into Tool Head
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.3 Inserting blade into tool head Undo the highlighted knob to remove the magnetic blade clamping plate. Pull the magnetic blade clamping plate away from the cutting head. The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) - Page 20 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Insert a Graphik blade, check it is facing the correct way for your desired direction of cutting. Place the small pin in the hole at the top of the blade and align with the edge of the clamping plate.
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Page 21: Paper Test To Fix Flatness
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.4 Paper test to fix flatness See how to do the paper test to fix the flatness in this video > Insert a piece of A4/letter paper under the cutter bar at one end, push the lever away from you to fully lower the cutter bar. Test the paper is clamped by trying to move it. - Page 22 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Once you are happy with the cutter bar clamping all sheets of paper, leave them in place. Move the cutter bar away from the base plate, leaving the paper in position. Be careful when lifting Using the posi-head screwdriver, remove the screws from the base plate.
- Page 23 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Slide the stacks of paper underneath the base plate in the locations they are required making sure the baseplate under the screw holes are fully supported. Use a posi-head screwdriver to re-fix the base plate in position on top of the paper.
- Page 24 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Using 2 people, lift the cutter bar back into position over the base plate. Be careful when lifting Repeat the clamping check along the whole length of the cutter bar, make further adjustments if necessary until the paper is clamped along the whole length of the cutter bar.
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Page 25: Aligning Blade In The Cutting Groove
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.5 Aligning blade in the cutting groove See how to align the blade in the cutting groove in this video > Pull and remove end stop. Attach the cutting head, and slide it to the left. - Page 26 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual To adjust the cutting depth of the blade, loosen knob ‘A’ by a half to one full turn. Move knob ‘B’ to set blade to minimum cutting depth. Tighten knob A to lock blade in position.
- Page 27 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual NOTE: You may notice that the front edge of the base plate does not line up perfectly with front edge of the cutter bar. This will not impact the functionality of your BenchTop machine. The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com...
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Page 28: Attaching Cuter Bar To Worktop
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.6 Attaching cuter bar to worktop See how to attach the cutter bar to a worktop in this video > There are 2 fixing holes at each end of the cutter bar. Use a posi-head screwdriver with part C to fix the benchtop in position. -
Page 29: Hover Action Adjustment
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.7 Hover action adjustment See how to adjust the hover action in this video > Use an 8mm spanner/wrench to adjust the highlighted nut to obtain the best setting to hold or hover the cutter bar above the base plate. - Page 30 Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual Nudge the lever towards you in small movements, if the cutter bar then falls tighten the adjustment nut a very small amount and try again. The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ)
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Page 31: Remove Cutter Bar Sag
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 3.8 Remove cutter bar sag See how to remove cutter bar sag in this video > Place 3 pieces of 3mm (⅛”) thick board (PVC Foamboard, ACP or similar) under each end and the middle of the cutter bar. Lower the cutter bar. -
Page 32: Using Your Machine
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 4. Using your machine 4.1 Register your machine Registering your BenchTop machine will activate your 5 year guarantee. Register your cutter to activate your guarantee > The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com +44 (0) 1536 263158 sales@keencut.co.uk (UK HQ) -
Page 33: User Guide
Evolution3 BenchTop Installation Manual 4.2 User guide See the Evolution3 Benchtop User Guide for advice on cutting techniques, using the different cutting heads and care and maintenance of your machine. Visit the Evolution3 BenchTop User Guide > The world’s finest cutting machines www.keencut.com...
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