KEENCUT SIMPLEX User manual

Keencut Limited, Baird Road, Willowbrook Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants, ENGLAND NN17 5ZA.
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KC-EDITION 6977-11/10
SIMPLEX
Inspired Design – Precision Engineering
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for choosing the Keencut SIMPLEX. Every effort
has been made to bring you a precision engineered product
with the promise of many years of valuable service. In order to
obtain maximum benefit from your machine please read these
instructions carefully. For advice and assistance or replacement
parts please contact your distributor or Keencut.

1 Setting Up 1
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 MAX/SIMPLEX is used on a flat surface to cut
accurately. A warped or bowed table top can induce a twist in the
SIMPLEX resulting in a bowed cut.
Only lift or move the SIMPLEX 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.
SAFETY
WARNING

2 Using the SIMPLEX . . . 2
. . . for cutting PVC foamboard and heavyweight materials.
Position the material under the SIMPLEX and align the sight edge with your cutting
marks. The SIMPLEX 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. Place your left hand on the finger grip of the straight
edge, depress the cutter and push it away from you to cut. Dependent 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 SIMPLEX and align the sight edge with cut line of
the material. The SIMPLEX 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 on the front
edge of the cutter. Depress the cutter and pull to cut, there is no need to hold the
SIMPLEX down when cutting lightweight materials.

3 Maintenance 3
Cleaning and lubrication
It is good practice to keep a dust sheet over the SIMPLEX 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 SIMPLEX,
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.
KEENCUT Limited E-mail: [email protected]
KEENCUT Limited accepts no liability if the product is not assembled and used in the correct way.