Cricut explore 3, CXPL203, CXPL203B, CXPL203C Manual

Get to know your Cricut Explore™ 3

1. Slot for mobile device
2. Clamp A
3. Clamp B
4. Storage cup

5. Storage
6. Power button
7. Load/Unload button
8. Go button

Indicator Lights

	Power Button: White Machine on		Load Button: Flashing White Ready to Load/Unload
	Power Button: Blue Connected to Bluetooth®		Go Button: Flashing White Ready to Go
	Power Button: Red Error		Pause Button: White Ready to Pause/Unpause
	Power Button: Purple Update in progress

Included

• Cricut Explore™ 3 machine
• Premium Fine-Point Blade + Housing
• Welcome Card
• Power adapter
• USB cable
• Free trial subscription to Cricut Access™ (for new subscribers)
• 100 ready-to-make projects online
• Material for a practice cut

How to Load Smart Materials™

1. Position material under material guides.
   

2. Hold against rollers as you press the flashing Load/Unload button.
   

How to load machine mat with material

1. Remove plastic cover, then align material onto mat. For fabric, use brayer to smooth down.
   

2. When prompted, insert mat under material guides.
   

3. Hold mat against rollers as you press flashing Load/Unload button.
   

How to change tool

1. Open Clamp B and remove tool.
   

2. Firmly seat new tool. If relevant, use gears to align.
   

Important safety instructions

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT PRIOR TO SETTING UP, OPERATING AND SERVICING YOUR CRICUT® SMART CUTTING MACHINE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS, ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER OFFICIAL CRICUT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. FOR MORE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION, GO TO CRICUT. COM/SAFETY.
In these instructions the term "Machine" means Cricut Explore™ 3.

Risk of Injury, Fire and Electric Shock.
Operating Machine in a manner not prescribed in the enclosed instructions, online instructions and other official Cricut materials may result in damage to the Machine, property damage, injury or even death.
Machine is only intended to be operated by an adult. Not intended for use by children
12 years or under. Always supervise children around Machine.
Only use Machine for its intended crafting purpose.
Indoor Use Only. Machine is only intended for indoor use in dry locations. Do not use in or near water. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
Machine is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or cognitive capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and familiar with the safe operation of Machine.
Disconnect the electrical power by unplugging machine when not in use and before any servicing or cleaning.
Only clean Machine with a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner or water. Never use any kind of flammable liquid to clean Machine. Do not use solvents such as acetone or nail polish remover to clean Machine as these will permanently damage Machine's surfaces.
Always unplug Machine before replacing the cutting blade. Blades are extremely sharp and should be handled with caution and extreme care. Prevent blade contact with hands and body to avoid injury. Do not allow children to handle blades. Blades and other small parts are choking hazards and should be kept and stored away from children.
Do not open, modify or otherwise tamper with Machine.
Do not operate if Machine or cord is damaged. Contact Cricut Member Care for service: cricut.com/contact or 1-877-727-4288.
Only use Cricut-approved power adapters. Always turn Machine OFF before unplugging from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect Machine from the electrical outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect Machine.
The power cord should be positioned so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over, snagged or pulled on unintentionally (especially by children).
Place Machine on a strong, flat, level and stable surface. Make sure your work space has enough space in the front and back of Machine to allow the cutting mat to move through Machine freely.
Do not place your fingers or other objects in Machine while connected to electrical power or while Machine is powered on, or during cutting operations.
Keep hair, jewellery, loose clothing, fingers, other body parts and any other items that could get caught in the moving parts away from Machine while it is operating as the rapid movements of the cutting carriage, mat and material during operation may cause injury.
Do not touch the mat or material during cutting, even if the mat or material stops moving. Do not touch the mat or material until Machine ejects the mat or material from Machine.
Machine should never be left or stored outside, in unheated or unairconditioned spaces, or in environments where the machine can come in contact with water.

Technical specifications

Cricut Explore 3 Models: CXPL203, CXPL203B, CXPL203C
Description: The Cricut Explore 3 is a desktop manufacturing device for helping do-it-yourself (DIY) crafters make crafting projects. It takes images created in a software design environment (Cricut Design Space) and recreates the images in paper, vinyl, etc. using tools to cut and write on these materials.
The overall design is similar to a small desktop printer or plotter with an electrically driven head that moves the design tools laterally and feed rollers that move the crafting materials longitudinally. The combination of these movements gives 2 axis motion to perform the desired actions (cutting, drawing, etc.) on the crafting materials in a two-dimensional flat plane.