KEENCUT Evolution3 SmartFold User manual

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Contents
1. Introduction 3 .........................................................................................................................................................
1.1 The Evolution3 SmartFold user guide 3 .......................................................................................................................
2. Get to know your cutter 4 .........................................................................................................................................
2.1 Material stop 4 ....................................................................................................................................................
2.2 Lift-and-Hover 6 ...................................................................................................................................................
2.3 Fabric cutting strip 8 ..............................................................................................................................................
2.4 Swapping tool heads 9 ...........................................................................................................................................
2.5 Foldaway action 11 ...............................................................................................................................................
3. Make your first cut 13 ..............................................................................................................................................
3.1 Align and clamp the material 13 ...............................................................................................................................
3.2 Introduction to the Double Graphik tool head 15 ............................................................................................................
3.3 Insert Graphik blades into the Double Graphik tool head 16 ..............................................................................................
3.4 Double Graphik tool head cutting technique 18 .............................................................................................................
4. Using the Double Graphik tool head 19 .......................................................................................................................
4.1 Change the Graphik blades 19 ..................................................................................................................................
4.2 Adjust the blade depth and direction 21 ......................................................................................................................
4.3 Advanced cutting techniques 23 ...............................................................................................................................
5. Using the Fabric tool head 26 ....................................................................................................................................
5.1 Change the Fabric tool head blade 26 .........................................................................................................................
5.2 Engage the plastic cutting strip 28 .............................................................................................................................
5.3 Adjust the Fabric tool head blade pressure 29 ...............................................................................................................
5.4 Use the Fabric tool head blade guard 30 ......................................................................................................................
5.5 Fabric tool head cutting technique 31 .........................................................................................................................
6. Using the Creaser tool head 33 ..................................................................................................................................
6.1 Different creasing wheels 33 ...................................................................................................................................
6.2 Change the creasing wheels 34 ................................................................................................................................
6.3 Creasing technique 36 ............................................................................................................................................
7. Using the Rocker tool head 37 ...................................................................................................................................
7.1 The Rocker tool head 37 .........................................................................................................................................
7.2 Fit or change the Rocker tool head blade 38 .................................................................................................................
7.3 Rocker tool head cutting technique 39 ........................................................................................................................
7.4 Cut ACP with the Rocker tool head 41 ........................................................................................................................
8. Care and maintenance 42 .........................................................................................................................................
8.1 Clean your machine 42 ...........................................................................................................................................
8.2 Maintain the bearing track 43 ..................................................................................................................................
8.3 Change the plastic cutting strip 44 .............................................................................................................................
8.4 Change the sightline strip 46 ....................................................................................................................................

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1. Introduction
1.1 The Evolution3 SmartFold user guide
This User Guide for the Evolution3 SmartFold gives advice on
cutting techniques, using the different cutting heads and care
and maintenance of your machine.
Before using your machine make sure that you have installed
and calibrated it correctly. Full details are in the Installation
Manual.
Visit the Evolution3 SmartFold installation manual >

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2. Get to know your cutter
2.1 Material stop
A material stop is mounted at both ends end of your SmartFold
(seen highlighted in this image). When cutting tough or thick
materials at prevents it sliding when being cut.
Insert your piece of material and lower the lift and hover so that
it is just above the face of the material (as shown previously).
Butt the material up to the stop before clamping it in place.

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The material stop can be rotated to move it out of the way.
Particularly useful when an clear work surface is required for
other purposes.

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2.2 Lift-and-Hover
The patented ‘Lift-and-Hover’ is a unique Keencut development that combines three features to give the
ultimate in accuracy and productivity.
The BenchTop can hold the whole length of the cutter bar a very short distance above the object being trimmed and hold it
there even if the levers are released. This leaves both hands free to align the objects cutting marks to the edge of the
sightline strip. Pushing either lever fully lowers the cutter bar and clamps the object ready for cutting.
Feature 1 – Hover action – See how to adjust the hover
action >
Feature 2 – Non- sagging cutter bar – See how to remove the
cutter bar sag >

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Feature 3 – Sightline strip – These are easily replaceable and
are available from your supplier.
See how to replace the sightline strip >

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2.3 Fabric cutting strip
The SmartFold includes an integral polymer cutting strip for use
with the Evolution3 Fabric tool head to cut textiles and fragile
materials. A simple push button at each end of the bar allows the
cutter to be set on any of four cut lines, extending the life of the
strip. There is no need for a separate cutting mat.
See how to engage the plastic cutting strip >

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2.4 Swapping tool heads
Pull and remove end stop.
Slide the cutting head to the right.
Lift up the head to remove it.

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Insert the cutting head of your choice, and slide it to the left.
More than one tool can be mounted on the cutter bar if
required.
Always replace the end stop.

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2.5 Foldaway action
IMPORTANT: It is essential to remove cutter head before folding
Pull and remove end stop.
Slide the cutting head to the right.
Gently lift to remove the cutter head, then replace end stop.
IMPORTANT: This next step may require more than one person on longer cutters to prevent damage or injury

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Grip the cutter bar firmly, lift carefully and swing over the edge
of the bench, bring gently to a stop when vertical.
Be careful when lifting

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3. Make your first cut
3.1 Align and clamp the material
Pull the lever to raise the cutter bar, place the material for
cutting approximately in position under the cutter bar.
Push the lever to lower the cutter bar so it is only 1-2mm (1⁄16”)
above the surface of the material, the closer to the material it is
the less lining up error you will get when viewing the cut marks.
NOTE: If you find the cutter bar is touching or too low in the
middle the cutter bar sag will need adjusting
See how to remove cutter bar sag >
Look down vertically to align the edge of the sightline
strip to the cut mark.

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When fully aligned use the lever to lower the cutter bar onto the
material and clamp it in position ready for cutting. Further
cutting information is given in the sections under relevant tool
heads.
See Double Graphik cutting techniques >
See the Fabric tool head cutting techniques >
See the Creaser tool head creasing techniques >
See the Rocker tool head cutting techniques >

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3.2 Introduction to the Double Graphik tool head
QuikSwap Graphik tool head for Evolution3 cutters, with two
individual blade holders for two way cutting. Graphik blades are
stronger and more stable than regular blades. Ideal for vinyl,
banner, cardboard, PVC foamboard up to 13mm (½″), foam-
centred board, corrugated plastic, paper, pop-up and roll-up
materials.
This head is supplied as standard with all Evolution3 cutters.

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3.3 Insert Graphik blades into the Double Graphik tool head
Undo the highlighted knob to remove the magnetic blade
clamping plate.
Pull the magnetic blade clamping plate away from the cutting
head.

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Insert a Graphik blade, check it is facing the correct way for your
desired direction of cutting. Place the small pin in the hole at the
top of the blade and align with the edge of the clamping plate.
Replace the blade clamping plate onto the blade holder but do
not tighten fully until the blade depth has been set (see how to
adjust the blade depth >).
Repeat on the other blade holder if required.

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3.4 Double Graphik tool head cutting technique
The cutting head can be pulled or pushed to cut the material.
Load and align the material to be cut as described in the
‘clamping material’ section (see how to align and clamp the
material >), press down the chosen blade holder whilst
pushing/pulling the cutting head along the cutter bar.
Tip: Only finger pressure is needed to hold the blade holder
down, if after making the cut the blade holder has risen and the
blade not cut through simply cut again. This could be an
indication the material should be cut in two strokes using
the dual blade depth setting as explained above.

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4. Using the Double Graphik tool head
4.1 Change the Graphik blades
Undo the highlighted knob to remove the magnetic blade
clamping plate.
Pull the magnetic blade clamping plate away from the cutting
head.
Lift off the blunt blade (if there is one) and replace with a new
Graphik blade, check it is facing the correct way for your desired
direction of cutting. Place the small pin in the hole at the top of
the blade and align with the edge of the clamping plate.

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Replace the blade clamping plate onto the blade holder but do
not tighten fully until the blade depth has been set. Repeat on
the other blade holder if required.