If the blade becomes dull, replace it with a replacement blade.

CAUTION

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury or burns.

Remove the material before performing the replacement.

Replacing the Blade

Procedure

  1. Loosen the cutting carriage screw, and then remove the cutting tool from the carriage.

    2. CAUTION

    Never touch the tip of the blade.
    Doing so may result in injury.

  2. Remove the old blade.

    1: Press this pin.
    2: Old blade

  3. Install a new blade.

    1: New blade
    2: Cutting tool with the new blade installed.

  4. Install the cutting tool.

Replacing the Separating Knife

Procedure

  1. Remove the separating knife.
    (1) Loosen the screw until it slips out.
    (2) Grasp the screw portion, and then slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow.

    When doing this, do not pull it back toward you.

  2. Install a new knife.

    The knife is secured in place by the magnet.

    1: Magnet
    2: Positioning groove

  3. Slowly insert the knife into the groove.

  4. Tighten the screw.

    Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time.