Formax Cut-True 13M - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE CUTTING STICK
All moving parts with screws should be checked periodically to be sure the screws are tight. They may become loose in
the process of transportation. Users should also check and tighten the screws after more than 200 cutting cycles.
All moving parts should be lubricated and oiled periodically to maintain performance and equipment life. Before lubricat-
ing, these parts should be cleaned to remove paper dust and old deposits of oil and grease.
The cutting stick is the surface the blade contacts during the
cutting process. It can be turned or rotated and used twice
on each side, 8 times altogether.
If the last piece of paper in the stack is not cut through
cleanly, and the blade height has been adjusted properly, the
cutting stick should be turned, rotated or replaced.
The cutting stick sits in a channel in the base of the cutter. To
remove the stick, insert the “T” red-handled Allen wrench tool
into the hole in the end of the cutting stick through the open-
ing on the left side of the blade housing cover and lift the
stick up and out. Turn the stick 180 degrees to use the same
cutting side, or rotate to a new side if the first has already
been used twice.
NOTE: When the cutting stick is rotated or replaced, the
blade height must be readjusted. A blade which cuts too
deeply damages not only the cutting stick but the blade itself.
The optimal blade height is when the last sheet in a stack is
cut accurately. The blade height can be adjusted up to 2mm
by using the adjustment screw located on the left side of the
cutting head. To lower the blade (+), turn to the left. To raise
the blade (-), turn to the right.
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. A dull blade will not cut accurately. If the blade jams in the paper stack or leaves a
groove in the paper, it should be changed immediately.
If the blade is not making clean, accurate cuts, check the following:
* Have you rotated or replaced the cutting stick?
* Have you correctly adjusted the height of the blade?
If so, the blade will need to be replaced. The blade can either be re-sharpened by a professional, or it can be replaced
with a new blade. To avoid injury, follow the Blade Changing Procedure and use the Blade Change Safety Tool, included
with the cutter.
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