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Formax Cut-True 27S Operator's Manual

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Cut-True 27S
Semi-Automatic Electric Paper Cutter
S/N 890190 and above
OPERATOR MANUAL
9/2024

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  • Page 1 Cut-True 27S Semi-Automatic Electric Paper Cutter S/N 890190 and above OPERATOR MANUAL 9/2024...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE # TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES UNPACKING STAND ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 3 - 4 OVERVIEW ATTACHING SIDE TABLES OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION RECALIBRATING BACK GAUGE AND LED DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGES CHANGING THE CUTTING STICK BLADE MAINTENANCE 9 - 12 BLADE REPLACEMENT...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Change Safety Tool. Wear leather gloves to provide additional safety. The Cut-True 27S is designed to cut only paper. DO NOT attempt to cut non-paper materials including metal sheets, wood, plastic or anything other than paper. Machine damage and/or personal injury may occur.

  • Page 5: Stand Assembly & Installation

    STAND ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Please use caution when moving the cutter, and be sure to utilize appropriate lifting devices when attaching to the stand. Assemble the stand using the following steps: Set the legs so the 4 threaded pins point upward. Assemble the crossbars of the stand so the color labels on each match the corresponding legs.

  • Page 6: Overview

    OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Cover Attached to the cutter with four screws. Disassemble only in case of blade change or maintenance. Enable Switches These switches must be pushed simultaneously to operate the paper clamp and cutting blade. Power Switch Used to turn on and off power to the cutter. Back Gauge Crank Used to adjust back gauge to appropriate paper size and cut length.

  • Page 7: Attaching Side Tables

    Blade Holder Holds blade in place. There are five screws for blade positioning, (which should be set up and released step-by-step following the blade replacement instructions) and adjusting the blade for even operation. Cutting Stick Plastic stick which protects the edge of the blade during cutting. Can be repositioned and used on all four sides before being replaced.

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: Recalibrating Back Gauge And Led Display

    RECALIBRATING BACK GAUGE AND LED DISPLAY If the number on the LED display does not match the position of the back gauge on the side scale (page 6, #17), or if sheets are not being cut to the correct length, follow the steps below to recalibrate the LED display. Power on the cutter.

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13 Turn the select switch to the right. Press the left blade/ clamp activation button to raise the balde.Once fully retracted, turn the select switch to the center (OFF) position and turn the power OFF. Center screw Remove the far left screw (B). Remove the screws to the left and right of center (C &...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 Place the new blade with the beveled cutting edge facing up, and the screw holes at the top, as shown here. Remove the protective pad from the new blade. To attach the blade change tool, place it over the Beveled cutting edge blade and screw the handles into the screw holes.