Brother CM100DM - Manual (Page 20)

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Attaching the Material (Medium Weight Fabric
for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing)
Follow the steps in “Attaching the Material
(Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt
Piecing)” on page 15.
Peeling Off the Material (Medium Weight Fabric
for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing)
Follow the instructions in “Peeling Off the
Material (Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other
Than Quilt Piecing)” on page 17.
Adjusting the Blade Extension
The appropriate blade extension differs depending
on the material type and thickness. Before installing
the holder in the carriage, turn the holder cap to
adjust the blade extension, and then perform trial
cutting. For details on trial cutting, see “Trial
Cutting” on page 19.
■ Appropriate Blade Extension
Adjust the blade extension to slightly exceed the
thickness of the material that will be cut. Use the
markings on the holder to make the adjustment.
a End of holder cap
b Material that will be cut
c Length of blade tip
Note
• Be careful that the blade does not extend too
much. If there is too much of a blade extension,
the material may not be cut cleanly and the mat
will deteriorate quicker.
Cutting Settings
Use the following table to select the appropriate
settings according to the material that will be cut.
* Adjust the setting for “Cut Pressure” in the settings
screen (page 23).
* Use a support sheet or contact sheet when you cut
a piece of fabric out. For details, see “Mat and
Cutting Blade Combinations” on page 12.
Note
• The settings indicated in the table are
approximations. The setting will differ
depending on the type and thickness of the
material to be cut. Be sure to perform a trial
cutting first.
■ Adjusting the Cutting Blade
a With the reference line on the holder facing
toward you, fully turn the cap to the right to
extend the blade tip to its maximum.
a Reference line
b Extend the blade tip to its maximum.
a
b
c
Material Type Blade
Scale
Setting
Pressure
Setting
Lightweight paper
(vellum)
Standard 3 0
Heavy weight
paper (cardstock)
Standard 4 0
Lightweight fabric
(cotton fabric)
Standard 4 4
Heavy weight
fabric (1-mm-thick
felt)
Deep-cut 5 5
a
b