Formax Cut-True 23S Operator's Manual

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Cut-True 23S
Electric Paper Cutter
OPERATOR MANUAL
4/2024

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  • Page 1 Cut-True 23S Electric Paper Cutter OPERATOR MANUAL 4/2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE # TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 - 4 OVERVIEW 5 - 6 OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES CHANGING THE CUTTING STICK MAINTENANCE BLADE MAINTENANCE 8 - 10 BLADE REPLACEMENT ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Action Dual-button electric Maximum Cutting Width Up to 16.9” Maximum Paper Stack Height Up to 1.75” Cutting Length Behind Blade 17” Table Size in Front of Blade 8.25” Narrow Cut 1.89” Table Size 24.6” W x 27.5” D LED Cutting Line Clamp Style Spindle-guided clamping wheel...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Carefully read this instruction manual before operating the machine. 2. Operators must read and fully understand how to use the safety equipment, and have the ability to follow and imple- ment the regulations stated in this instruction manual. 3.
  • Page 5: Overview

    OVERVIEW Plexiglass safety cover Helps to keep hands away from the cutting area. Must be closed in order to operate the cutting blade. Enable switches These two switches must be pushed simultaneously to engage the cutting blade. LED measurement display Shows the position of the back gauge.
  • Page 6 OVERVIEW TOOL KIT Stand Steel stand, assembly required. Cutting stick access port See page 7 for directions on changing the cutting stick. Cutting stick Made of tough plastic to protect blade. Can be turned to use all 4 surfaces. Blade Heat-treated high-carbon steel blade.
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION Turn on power switch. The LED display will flash “HOME.” Push the back gauge crank toward the machine to engage it, then turn clockwise to bring the back gauge to the front to set the “home” registration. When it’s set, the display will change from “HOME”...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    OPERATION, continued Push the 2 operation enable switches simultaneously and hold them until the cutting cycle is complete. Open the plexiglass safety cover and remove paper. NOTE: The cutting blade will not engage if the plexiglass safety cover is open. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: CHECK THIS:...
  • Page 9: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES “CUT2000” appears in the LED display: the blade has completed 2,000 cutting passes. Check the blade to see if it is dull or still sharp enough to cut through one sheet of copy paper. If the blade is still sharp and does not need to be replaced, reset the counter with the following steps: 1.
  • Page 10: Blade Maintenance

    CUTTING BLADE MAINTENANCE The cutting blade is made of heat-treated high-carbon steel and is designed for repeated use. However, over time the blade will become dull and not perform to the highest standards. Cutting heavy paper or cardboard will dull the blade more quickly than thinner paper stock.
  • Page 11 Close the safety cover, then turn on the power switch. Turn the select key switch to the left. The blade will raise automatically. Turn the select switch to the middle and turn off the power switch. Center screw Raise the safety cover and remove the first screw from the left side (B).
  • Page 12: Adjusting Blade Depth

    Grip and loosen both of the blade change tool handles by turning just a half reverse turn to remove the blade from the machine. Carefully move the blade and holder downward in order to remove it safely from the machine. NOTE: Be careful to avoid injury from the very sharp blade.

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