Using The Pen Tool To Test Your Design; Understanding Blades & The Blade Holder - USCutter MH200 User Manual

2.2 - LOADING MATERIAL INTO THE CUTTER (Continued)
Lower individual pinch rollers by lowering the pinch roller levers at the back of the cutter. you can use the
screws on each pinch roller to adjust the downward pressure of the pinch roller.
Pinch Roller Lever Up
When cutting, the vinyl will move outwards from the cutter towards you. In most cases, vinyl on rolls is
loaded from the back of the cutter and other materials on a cutting mat can be loaded from the front
of the cutter.

2.3 - USING THE PEN TOOL TO TEST YOUR DESIGN

Before cutting valuable material, it is recommended that you first work with the pen tool on some blank
paper. The pen tool will follow the same path that the blade will so you can be sure you will be cutting
the exact design you thought you would be cutting. Simply place the pen tool in the blade/tool bracket
on the carriage head, tighten the screw and you are ready to start.
Note: The pen has a small cap on the tip that needs to be removed prior to use.
2.4 - UNDERSTANDING BLADES & THE BLADE HOLDER
Your MH200 ships with one 30 degree (yellow tip), one 45 degree (red tip), & one 60 degree (blue tip) blade.
30° BLADE:
30 degree (yellow tip) blades are recommended for very thin
materials and thin fabrics
Note: You may need to place thinner materials on the sticky part of a cutting
mat so they do not tear as easily when being cut
45° BLADE:
For most needs the 45 degree (red tip) blade is best.
60° BLADE:
60 degree (blue tip) blades are only required for thicker
materials or when a higher degree of precision is needed.
Note: 60 degree blades might get dull sooner or chip easier.
10
Pinch Roller Lever Lowered