FLETCHER FSC 65 User manual

Fletcher-Terry FSC 65"
Substrate Cutter
Instruction Manual

The Fletcher-Terry Company
65 Spring Lane • Farmington, CT USA 06032-3311
Tel [phone] • Toll-Free 888.888.5165 • Fax [phone] • [e-mail] • www.fletcher-terry.com
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OWNER’SMANUAL
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Fletcher Substrate Cutter (FSC)
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INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................iv
PRODUCT WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................iv
SAFETY FIRST .............................................................................................................................................. v
I. INSTALLATION
1. Unpacking the FSC
A. Contents Include ................................................................................................................. 1
B. Hardware List ...................................................................................................................... 2
2. Terminology for Set-Up ............................................................................................................. 3
3. Pre-Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 3
4. Positioning the Vertical Track Assembly ...................................................................................4
5. Removing the Rear Leg (Wall-Mount Only) .............................................................................. 4
6. Connecting the Rear Leg (Wall-Mount Only) ............................................................................ 5
7. Attaching the Rear Leg to the Wall............................................................................................ 5
8. Attaching the Horizontal Brace Channel ...................................................................................6
9. Attaching the Left Leg to the Horizontal Brace Channel ........................................................... 6
10. Assembling the Right Leg and the Rear Horizontal Brace........................................................ 7
11. Connecting the Rear Leg (Free-Standing Unit Only) ................................................................ 8
12. Securing the Frame ................................................................................................................... 8
13. Preparing the FSC for Wall-Mounting (Wall-Mounted Unit Only).............................................. 9
14. Attaching the Front Center Leg ................................................................................................. 9
15. Adjusting the Front Center Leg.................................................................................................. 9
16. Mounting the Face Plates........................................................................................................ 10
17. Securing the Face Plate to the Left Frame Leg....................................................................... 11
18. Installing the Horizontal Material Bar....................................................................................... 11
19. Securing the Wall-Mounted Unit (Wall-Mounted Unit only) ..................................................... 12
20. Inserting the Production Stops ................................................................................................ 12
21. Mounting the Tool Caddy ........................................................................................................ 13
22. Squaring the FSC .................................................................................................................... 13
23. Setting the Scales.................................................................................................................... 13
24. Adjust Vertical Track/Clamp Assembly ................................................................................... 13
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II. USING CUTTING TOOLS AND SUBSTRATES
25. Cutting Blades and Wheels
A. ¼" (7mm) Blade Holder (optional) ...................................................................................16
B. ½" (13mm) Blade Holder.................................................................................................. 16
C. Acrylic Blade Holder.......................................................................................................... 16
D. Glass Scoring Wheel Holder (optional)............................................................................. 16
E. Aluminum Sheet Wheel Holder (optional)......................................................................... 16
F. Aluminum Composite Wheel Holder ................................................................................. 16
26. Installing New Cutting Blades/Wheels/Scoring Tips into Holders
A. ½" (13mm) or ¼" (7mm) Blade ......................................................................................... 17
B. Cutting Wheels.................................................................................................................. 17
C. Acrylic Blade ..................................................................................................................... 17
D. Glass Scoring Wheel......................................................................................................... 17
27. Cutting Techniques for Various Substrates
A. Cutting Foamboard/Gatorboard ........................................................................................ 18
B. Cutting PVC and Corrugated Plastic................................................................................. 18
28. Scoring and Breaking Techniques for Fracture-Sensitive Material
A. Scoring Fracture-Sensitive Material and Polycarbonate................................................... 19
B. Breaking Fracture-Sensitive Material................................................................................ 19
29. Cutting Solid Aluminum/Aluminum-Faced Sheet Material ...................................................... 19
30. Proper Glass Scoring and Breaking Techniques
A. Scoring Glass.................................................................................................................... 20
B. Breaking Glass Along a Score Line .................................................................................20
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III. OPERATING THE FSC
31. Inserting the Cutting Tool in the Cutting Head ........................................................................ 21
32. Securing the Material............................................................................................................... 21
A. To Open ............................................................................................................................ 19
B. To Close............................................................................................................................ 19
33. Positioning the Substrate......................................................................................................... 21
34. Using the Production Stops ..................................................................................................... 22
35. Making a Cut or Score Line with the FSC
A. Creating a Cut Line ........................................................................................................... 22
B. Using a Blade to Create a Score Line............................................................................... 22
36. Locking the Rocker Arm .......................................................................................................... 23

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IV. INSTALLING THE LASER
37. Setting Up the Laser................................................................................................................ 24
38. Mounting the Laser to the FSC................................................................................................ 24
39. Dual Position Laser ................................................................................................................. 24
A. Positioning the Laser for Use with the Wheel ................................................................... 26
B. Positioning the Laser for Use with the Blade .................................................................... 26
40. Creating the Score Lines for Calibrating the Laser ................................................................. 25
41. Calibrating the Laser to Cut Lines
A. Creating a Continuous Laser Beam.................................................................................. 26
B. Setting the Angle of the Laser Beam ................................................................................26
42. Securing the Blade Cutting Laser Position.............................................................................. 27
43. Securing the Cutting Wheel Laser Position............................................................................. 28
V. MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS, TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ
44. General Maintenance Tips
A. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 29
B. Adjusting the Rocker Arm ................................................................................................. 29
C. Adjusting the Cutting Head Bearings ................................................................................ 29
D. Replacing the Cutting Head Bearings............................................................................... 30
E. Removing the Cutting Head.............................................................................................. 30
F. Removing the Bearings..................................................................................................... 30
45. Troubleshooting Your FSC ...................................................................................................... 31
46. Frequently Asked Questions
A. Materials............................................................................................................................ 32
B. Cutting............................................................................................................................... 33
VI. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATICS ................................ 34
NOTE: Our Replacement Parts List and Schematics are in the final stages and will
be posted on our website (www.fletcher-terry.com) when they become
available. In the meantime, if you need technical support, contact our
customer service department at:
800.843.3828 (in the United States)
++860.677.7331 (outside the United States)
email - [email protected]