Brother SDX325 Operation Manual page 114

Symptom
Not all of the material to
be cut is cut. Some
areas remain uncut.
There are deep cuts
completely through the
mat.
Possible Causes (or Results)
A blade appropriate for the material
being cut is not used.
If the Cut Pressure setting value is
increased and you are still having
issues cutting evenly, the blade
may be chipped.
The mat's adhesive strength has
decreased, or the material is not
secured.
The blade is worn.
The material is incompatible with
this machine.
The cutting pressure ("Cut
Pressure") is incorrect.
Dust or lint has accumulated in the
holder.
The spacing between arranged
patterns is too small.
The material or tape extends from
the adhesive area of the mat.
Fabric was cut without using a
sheet for fabric cutting.
A fabric is not firmly attached to a
mat that has a high tack adhesive
fabric support sheet on its
adhesive side.
An iron-on fabric appliqué contact
sheet is not firmly attached to a
fabric.
The cutting pressure ("Cut
Pressure") is incorrect.
Solutions
Use a blade appropriate for the material
being cut.
Replace the blade with a new one.
Replace the mat with a new one.
Replace the blade with a new one.
Replace the material with one
compatible with this machine.
Adjust the setting for "Cut Pressure" in
the settings screen.
Clean the holder.
Rearrange the patterns to slightly
separate them.
Set the number to "3" or higher in the
"Pattern Interval" setting, and then
rearrange the patterns or perform the
auto layout function.
Attach the material or tape while keeping
it within the adhesive area of the mat.
Attach a high tack adhesive fabric
support sheet to a mat or affix an iron-on
fabric appliqué contact sheet to a fabric
before cutting it.
Firmly attach the fabric to the mat
pressing the handle of the included
spatula across the surface of the fabric.
Iron the entire contact sheet to affix it
firmly to the wrong side of the fabric.
Adjust the setting for "Cut Pressure" in
the settings screen.
Reference
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