Section 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Replacing Knives - Knife Tracking - Primera FX1200 Operator's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.1. Replacing Knives – Knife Tracking
When a knife is dull it will no longer cut through the label at maximum pressure. You can check
the life of any knife set by clicking the "Track" button on the Setup – Setup Cut File Screen.
Knives are tracked in linear feet. The life a knife varies depending on what type of material is
cut.
If your knife needs replacement follow this procedure:
1. Remove the knife holder from the knife carrier.
2. Rotate the cap of the knife holder counter clockwise.
3. Remove the knife from the holder. You can tap the holder on a hard
surface to free the knife from the holder.
4. Locate a new knife. Remove the molded plastic cover from the knife.
The plastic cap covers the cutting end of the knife. However both
sides are sharp. The cutting end has an angled carbide tip. The
top end comes to a point so it can be easily centered in the
receiving divot on the knife holder cap.
5. Insert the cutting end into the knife holder.
6. Using the knife holder cover center the back end of the knife in
the holder. You may need to screw down the cover and reverse
it several times until the knife has been centered. Do not force
the cap on the holder. The carbide tip will break. A very light
amount of force is necessary to secure the knife holder cap.
Knife Holder
Centering
Knife
Point
Carbide Tip
(Cutting End)
54