KEENCUT Javelin User manual

CUTTER BARS
INSTRUCTIONS
Thankyou for choosing the Keencut Javelin, Practik
or Max. 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, Tyson Courtyard, weldon South Industrial Estate,
Corby, Northants, ENGLAND NN18 8AZ.
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: 01536 204227
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.keencut.co.uk
LARGE FORMAT CUTTER

1 Setting Up 1
Fitting the Wall Brackets
Space the brackets so that the Javelin, Practik or Max is evenly supported and does not
sag, ensure they are securely fixed to the wall.
Inserting and setting the blade
 The blade is inserted from the back of the blade holder, push it fully forward and
tighten the wingbolt.
To set the blade for a repeatable cutting depth unclamp the blade and turn the knob
at the front of the cutter, clockwise to increase blade depth & counter clockwise to
decrease.
It is essential that the Javelin, Practik or Max is used on a flat surface to cut
accurately. A warped or bowed table top can induce a twist in the Javelin,
Practik or Max resulting in a bowed cut.
Only lift or move the Javelin, Practik or Max using the grip on the
top edge of the cutter bar. If there is a need to handle the cutter
in any other way or to move it away from its cutting bench, the
blade must be removed first.
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SAFETY
WARNING

2 Using the Javelin/Practik/Max . . . 2
. . . for cutting PVC foamboard and heavyweight materials.
Position the material under the Javelin, Practik or Max and align the sight edge with your
cutting marks. The Javelin, Practik or Max will cut within 0.5 to 1mm [0.02” to 0.04”] of
the sight edge, this small gap allows easier alignment when cutting to the edge of an
image. Place your hand on the cutter, as shown, with the palm of your hand positioned
over the groove on the front edge of the cutter. Place your left hand on the finger grip of
the straight edge, depress the cutter and push it away from you to cut. Dependant upon
the nature and thickness of the material you may need to take more than one cut
gradually increasing the depth.
. . . for cutting film and lightweight materials.
Position the material under the Javelin, Practik or Max and align the sight edge with your
cutting marks. The Javelin, Practik or Max will cut within 0.5 to 1mm [0.02” to 0.04”] of
the sight edge, this small gap allows easier alignment when cutting to the edge of an
image. Place your hand on the cutter, as shown, with your finger tips positioned in the
groove across the front edge of the cutter. Depress the cutter and pull to cut, there is no
need to hold the Javelin, Practik or Max down when cutting lightweight materials.
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3 Maintenance 3
Cleaning and lubrication
It is good practice to keep a dust sheet over the Javelin, Practik or Max 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 cutting head slideway require lubrication use a silicon spray or impregnated
sponge.
Cutting Head Bearings
The bearings that control the sliding motion of the cutting head are manufactured from a
high grade polymer and under normal use will last for an extremely long time. As they
settle into position you may find a slight amount of side play, this can be removed by
tightening the two adjustment screws.
Do not use oil or spirits to lubricate or clean the Javelin, Practik or Max,
some of the plastic components and bearings may be damaged.
Should you require any advice or technical information please contact your
distributor or Keencut direct.