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Keencut Evolution Evolution Instruction Manual
Summary of Evolution
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Instruction manual provided by http://www.Mybinding.Com http://www.Mybindingblog.Com foster keencut evolution rotary cutter.
Page 2: Evolution
Evolution instructions thank you for choosing the keencut evolution. Every effort has been made to bring you a superbly built product with the promise of many years of good service. Keencut – the world’s finest cutting machines keencut limited, baird road, willowbrook industrial estate, corby, north...
Page 3: Contents
1 contents 2 before you start 2.1 checking the bench for installation 2.2 check and adjust worktop flatness the fixing bracket jacking screws 2.2 setting out the fixing brackets 3 setting up 3.1 fitting the lift handles (remove strapping) 3.2 adjust for groove alignment 3.3 positioning the base fixi...
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2.1 before you start 2.1 overall length of cutter worktop 9.5cm overall length of cutter worktop 15cm 24.5cm 9.5cm ● evolution 160cm (64”) overall length 177.5cm (69.9”) 4 base fixing brackets ● evolution 210cm (84”) overall length 227.5cm (89.6”) 5 base fixing brackets ● evolution 260cm (104”) over...
Page 5: 2.2
2.2 before you start 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 ...
Page 6: 2.3
➤ ➤ 9.7cm 42cm 2.3 before you start 2.3 setting out the fixing brackets place a bracket 9.7cm (3.8”) in from the left hand end of the pencil line as shown, ensure the groove along the centre of the bracket is aligned with the pencil line and screw it down to the worktop with two of the short wood sc...
Page 7: 2.4
Remove the clear plastic stretch-wrap bands. 2.4 before you start 2.4 lift the evolution 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 centrally on the brackets and manoeuvre it until the base is located prope...
Page 8: 3.1
3.1 setting up 3.1 fitting the lifting handles fix the lift & hold handles at each end of the cutter bar, the machined out section of the fork faces to the centre of the machine and is inserted into place at an angle as shown. Once in position straighten so that the rectangular feature on the handle...
Page 9: 3.2
3.2 setting up 3.2 check & adjust the cutting groove alignment check the back of the cutting groove in the base is in line with the edge of the cutter bar so that a blade in the cutting head will run the full length of the machine without touching either side of the groove, if it does not.... Adjust...
Page 10: 3.3
3.3 setting up 3.3 place two of the long wood screws in the front holes of the fixed arms (a) and screw then in but do not tighten them. Loosen the four allen head screws (b) joining the fixed arms to the base by one turn then fully tighten screws (a) . To enable the table surface to be cleared of t...
Page 11: 3.4
3.4 setting up 3.4 it is essential that the material being cut, whether a thin paper/film or a thick board, is clamped securely in the machine whilst being cut. There is a silicon cord set into the base to grip the underside of the material and two similar grippers set into the underside of the cutt...
Page 12: 3.5
3.5 setting up 3.5 check and adjust the clamping check the grip of the cutter bar using an a4/foolscap piece of 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 cla...
Page 13: 3.6
3.6 setting up 3.6 once the evolution has been set up all that needs to be done is build the level of the worktop surface up by 15 - 16mm ( 5/8”) in the area behind the cutter. If you have mounted the cutter away from the edge of the worktop you can build this area up as well. Either solid boards or...
Page 14: 4.1
4.1 operation 4.1 the evolution cutter bar has been designed to cut a variety of boards to a thickness of 10mm (0.4”) using a medium duty utility blade. However, an increased cutting depth of 13mm (0.5”) can be obtained using the keencut xr utility blade, available from your distributor or keencut. ...
Page 15: 4.2
4.2 operation 4.2 inserting the blade and setting the depth 1. The blade is inserted from the back of the blade holder, push it fully forward and tighten the wingbolt. 2. To set the blade for a repeatable cutting depth unclamp the blade and turn the knob at the front of the cutter, clockwise to incr...
Page 16: 4.3
4.3 operation 4.3 inserting and aligning the material pull either of the two lift & hold levers forward to raise the cutter bar and slide the material to be cut underneath it use the position of the cutting groove in the base to get an approximate position, lower the cutter bar pushing either lift &...
Page 17: 4.4
4.4 operation 4.4 ...For cutting foam centred board, pvc foamboard and heavyweight materials. Place your hand on the cutter, as shown, with the palm of your hand positioned over the silver coloured bar on the front edge of the cutter. Place your left hand on the finger grip of the straight edge, dep...
Page 18: 4.5
4.5 operation 4.5 using the textile cutting attachment the evolution is supplied with an attachment that fits onto the cutting head to enable it to cut textiles. It uses a circular blade to press down onto the surface of the textile held over a plastic strip embedded in the base of the machine. Firs...
Page 19: 4.6
4.6 operation 4.6 to fit the textile cutter, remove the utility blade, unscrew the thumb cap and position the attachment on the side of the cutting head then replace the thumb cap. Position the textile on the machine and lower the cutter bar. Rotate the red safety guard into the cutting position, lo...
Page 20: 5.1
5.1 maintenance 5.1 cleaning and lubrication it is good practice to keep a dust sheet over the evolution if it is not to be used for extended 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 cuttin...