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KEENCUT Evolution E2 User Instructions

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Summary of Evolution E2

  • Page 1

    Evolution e2 inspired design – precision engineering user instructions thank you for choosing the keencut evolution e2. Every effort has been made to bring you a precision engineered product with the promise of many years of valuable service. In order to obtain maximum benefit from your machine plea...

  • Page 2: Contents

    1 contents 2 before set up 2.1 installation recommendations 2.2 check and adjust worktop flatness the fixing bracket jacking screws 2.3 position the fixing brackets 3 set up 3.1 fit the lift handles (remove strapping) 3.2 adjust for alignment 3.3 position the base fixing brackets 3.4 check and adjus...

  • Page 3: 2.1

    2.1 before set up 2.1 overall length of cutter worktop 9.5cm overall length of cutter worktop 15cm 24.5cm 9.5cm evolution e2 160cm (64”) overall length 193cm (74”) 4 base fixing brackets ev olution e2 210cm (84”) overall length 243cm (94”) 5 base fixing brackets evolution e2 260cm (104”) overall len...

  • Page 4

    2.2 before set up 2.2 check & adjust the worktop flatness check the flatness of the worktop by stretching a thin piece of strong thread between two blocks (of the same height) approximately over the line. Measure the highest and lowest part of the worktop under the thread, the difference between the...

  • Page 5: ➤

    ➤ ➤ 18cm (7") 43.5cm (17 1 / 8 ") 2.3 before set up 2.3 set out the fixing brackets place a bracket 18cm (7") from the end of the pencil line as shown, ensuring that the groove in the centre of the bracket is aligned with the pencil line and fix to the worktop using two short screws " d " provided. ...

  • Page 6: 2.4

    2.4 before set up 2.4 lift the evolution e2 cutter bar from its crate but do not remove the clear plastic stretch-wrap bands holding the base to the cutter bar. Place the evolution e2 centrally on the brackets and manoeuvre it until the base is located properly down on each of the brackets. Tighten ...

  • Page 7: 3.1

    3.1 set up 3.1 fit the lifting handles fit the lift & hold handles at each end of the cutter bar. Position the machined section of the handle towards the centre of the evolution e2 and insert it into place at the angle shown (fig 1 ). Once in position straighten so that the rectangular feature on th...

  • Page 8: 3.2

    B a b a b a b a 3.2 set up 3.2 adjust the straightness of the base by adjusting the front " a " and rear " b " grub screws in the base fixing brackets: to move the cutting groove towards " y " loosen the rear grub screw " b " in the nearest brackets and tighten the front grub screw " a " until the g...

  • Page 9: 3.3

    3.3 set up 3.3 place two of the long wood screws " a " in the front holes of the fixed arms and partially insert them into the bench surface but do not tighten. Loosen, by one full turn anti- clockwise, the four hexagon socket screws " b " joining the fixed arms to the base. Fully insert the two woo...

  • Page 10: 3.4

    3.4 set up 3.4 thin thick ➤ ➤ it is essential that the material being cut, whether a thin paper/film or a thick board, is held securely in the machine during cutting. There is a silicon cord set into the evolution e2 base to grip the underside of the material and two similar grip cords set into the ...

  • Page 11: 3.5

    3.5 set up 3.5 check and adjust for flatness and grip check the grip of the cutter bar using a sheet of office copy paper. Starting at one end, lift the cutter bar and place the paper under it, when lowered, the weight of the cutter bar should grip the paper. Try to pull the paper free, if it is not...

  • Page 12: 3.6

    3.6 set up 3.6 ➤ build up bench surface once the evolution e2 has been installed all that remains is to raise the level of the remaining surface of the bench by 15 - 16 mm (5/8") the best way is to add a new top made of mdf or similar solid material. To fix the new top use a thick sealant type adhes...

  • Page 13: 4.1

    4.1 operation 4.1 insert and align the material use one of the two lift handles to raise the cutter bar. With the cutter bar raised place the material to be cut on the base. Lower the cutter bar by pushing the lift handle towards the cutting edge of the machine. To align the edge of the cutter bar w...

  • Page 14: 4.2

    4.2 operation 4.2 blades and blade holders the evolution e2 is fitted with an all-new vertical action cutting head which reliably controls the blade depth and eliminates the need for heavy downward hand pressure when cutting tough materials such as pvc foamboard. Providing a smooth consistent cuttin...

  • Page 15: 4.3

    4.3 operation 4.3 changing the blade holder before removing a blade holder make sure the blade has been removed or guarded (dependent upon type). Loosen both of the small knurled knobs a by about two turns, raise the blade holder to align the knobs with holes in the blade holder then pull towards yo...

  • Page 16: 4.4

    4.4 operation 4.4 remove the blade clamping plate b by undoing the large black clamping screw c , if there is a blade already in the holder it will come away with the magnetic clamping plate b . You will notice the blade depth adjuster with the small black knob is free to slide along its slot and th...

  • Page 17: 4.5

    4.5 operation 4.5 the va (vertical action) cutting head holds two cutters which can be changed and used independently of each other. Each of the standard graphik blade holders can be set to cut at different depths and in either direction by simply adjusting or flipping the blade over in the holder. ...

  • Page 18: 4.6

    4.6 operation 4.6 the rotary cutter the rotary blade holder supplied with the machine is used to cut textiles, thin papers and other flimsy materials, it uses a circular blade to press down onto the surface of the textile which is held over a plastic strip embedded in the base of the machine. The re...

  • Page 19: 4.7

    4.7 operation 4.7 using the rotary blade cutter position the material to be cut on the machine and lower the cutter bar. Rotate the safe- ty guard grip clockwise to reveal the blade. Apply downward pressure to the blade holder whilst drawing the cutting blade along the material in one continuous mot...

  • Page 20: 4.8

    4.8 operation 4.8 ■ the circular blades are extremely sharp - wear protective gloves and handle with care. F e g h changing the rotary blade unscrew the clamping knob h to release the clamp plate then carefully remove the blade with the red guard and the blade centre boss. Separate the blade e from ...

  • Page 21: 4.9

    4.9 operation 4.9 medium duty blade holder fitting the blade. Remove the magnetic blade guide by releasing the blade clamping knob i . Place blade onto the guide ensuring the blade notches are properly located and the back face of the blade is lying flat on the guide. Lower the blade guide into posi...

  • Page 22: 5.1

    5.1 maintenance 5.1 cleaning and lubrication it is good practice to keep a dust sheet over the cutter if it is not to be used for extend- ed periods. In any event regularly clean it with a dry cloth, to remove any stubborn stains use a cloth dampened with a little water/detergent. Should the cutting...