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- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Table Top Cutter. It has been manufactured in the UK to the highest standard and if used in accordance with these instructions and properly maintained, it will give you years of trouble-free performance. We want your experience using this machine to be exceptional, so for maximum safety and productivity, please read and understand this manual thoroughly before operating.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Packing list Unpacking your machine Before set up 3.1 Checking the work table for installation 3.2 Checking and adjusting the worktop for flatness 3.3 The base locating brackets 3.4 Positioning the base locating brackets 3.5 Fitting the cutter assembly Set up 4.1 Adjusting the cutting groove alignment 4.2 The rotating mechanism... -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Machine
UNPACKING YOUR MACHINE NOTE: WHEN LIFTING THE MACHINE FROM THE BOX, ENSURE THAT TWO PEOPLE ARE USED FOR LIFTING. THE MACHINE COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED AND THE LONGER MODELS ARE VERY HEAVY. After unpacking your machine, check with the lists below and the photographs opposite to make sure that you have all the parts and that there is no damage. -
Page 5: Before Set Up
BEFORE SET UP CHECKING THE WORK TABLE FOR INSTALLATION The cutter can be fixed to one of our purpose built tables or it can be fitted to an existing table. The table needs to be rigid with a flat worktop made from MDF or similar and capable of accepting the fixing screws. -
Page 6: The Base Locating Brackets
BEFORE SET UP CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE WORKTOP FOR FLATNESS (continued). Adjust the surface flatness by adding packing pieces, made from 1.5mm-3mm (1/16” – 1/8”) thick rigid material such as PVC Foamboard, under the mounting plates during installation (see 3.3). BEFORE SET UP THE BASE LOCATING BRACKETS &... -
Page 7: Fitting The Cutter Assembly
BEFORE SET UP FITTING THE CUTTER ASSEMBLY Lift the cutter assembly and place it centrally on the locating brackets. The larger cutters are heavy and this will require two people. Remove the clear stretch wrap and gently manoeuvre the assembly until it is located properly on each of the brackets. -
Page 8: The Rotating Mechanism
SET UP ADJUSTING THE CUTTING GROOVE ALIGNMENT (cont). If you find that there is insufficient base alignment using the adjusting screws it is probable that one or more of the brackets need to be removed and realigned on the table top. SET UP THE ROTATING MECHANISM Insert two of the four wood screws provided in... -
Page 9: The Integral Levelling Adjustment
SET UP THE INTEGRAL LEVELLING ADJUSTMENT It is essential that the material being cut is held securely in the cutter during the cutting process. There are two silicon cords on the underside of the cutter bar and one in the base to assist with this. -
Page 10: Building Up The Table Top Surface
SET UP BUILDING UP THE TABLE TOP SURFACE Once the cutter has been installed, all that remains is to raise the level of the surrounding surface by 19mm (3/4”). The best way of doing this is to add a new work top made from MDF or similar. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION INSERTING THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT Use either lift handle to raise the cutter bar. Place the material to be cut on the base and then lower the cutter. To align the edge of the cutter bar with your crop marks, slightly raise the cutter bar and adjust the position of the material at both ends. -
Page 12: Using The Utility Blade Holder
OPERATION Wherever possible it is our policy to use standard blades. Each cutter comes with 100 x Medium Duty Utility Blades, 1 x Scoring Blade and 1 x Textile Wheel. All of these blades are available from your distributor. OPERATION USING THE UTILITY BLADE HOLDER Blade depth is important and should be set so that the blade will cut through the thickness of... -
Page 13: Using The Scoring Blade Holder
OPERATION USING THE SCORING BLADE HOLDER - The scoring blade should be located in the cartridge as shown opposite. To score fracture sensitive plastics such as acrylic use the same technique as used for cutting heavyweight materials (see above). To break, move the material so that the score line runs along the front edge of the table and using the cutter as a clamp, apply downward pressure to the overhanging plastic to break. -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND LUBRICATION. Regularly clean your Cutter rail using a dry cloth, stubborn stains can be removed with a cloth dampened with a little water/detergent. Silicon spray can be used to lubricate the cutting head slideway. NEVER USE OIL OR SPIRITS TO LUBRICATE OR CLEAN THE CUTTER RAIL, SOME OF THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS AND BEARINGS MAY BE DAMAGED MAINTENANCE... - Page 15 FITTING TO THE ATLAS TABLE POSITIONING THE BASE LOCATING BRACKETS & MOUNTING PLATES Position a bracket & plate assembly 10 cms (4”) inboard from either end of the Athena Support Beam. Position the remaining assemblies along the length of the Athena Support Beam with equal spacing between each.
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