Keyline NINJA LASER User manual

COMPLETE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM
Complete enclosed form and fax to 216-803-0202 or e-mail to info@keyline-
usa.com. This information is required to activate your warranty and inform you
of software updates and new products.
REGISTER YOUR MACHINE ON THE WEB
Visit Customer Area on www.keyline-usa.com then select the Registration
section. Complete the online form and register each machine you own with
the respective serial numbers. Once complete your profile will be set up.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR MACHINE ONLINE TO
HAVE ACCESS TO SOFTWARE UPDATES, MANUALS & QUICK START
GUIDES.
* IMPORTANT *
REGISTERING YOUR MACHINE
Thank you for your purchase of the Keyline 994 Laser.
Before continuing with machine setup and use, please complete the following;

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INSTALLING SAFETY SHIELD
STEP 1:
Remove the Ninja Laser
and the shield from the box
Locate the 4mm allen
wrench in the tool kit
Your Ninja Laser safety shield is shipped separate from the machine in order to
protect the shield in transit. Please follow the instructions for installing the shield
upon receipt before initial use.
STEP 2:
Remove the screws on each side
of the Ninja Laser and set aside
STEP 3:
Line up shield on machine so
opening is directly over screw hole.
Slots must be perpendicular to base.
STEP 4:
Reinsert screws and tighten down with
4mm allen wrench on both sides.
Machine is now ready for use.

Powering Machine OFF
Cable Connection & Powering Machine ON
1. Attach the 9-pin connector cable to the port on the LEFT SIDE of the console AND to the
back of the machine. SECURE WITH ATTACHED SCREWS. Also, connect the black
cable to the console and the back of the machine.
2. Attach power cord to back of machine and plug into a properly grounded outlet.
3. Rotate the Emergency Stop button towards the back of the machine until it releases
outward. The machine will now begin to start-up.
4. Press down on the ON/OFF button which will illuminate to RED. This process can take
up to 4 minutes. Proceed with LOGIN (page 4).
POWERING MACHINE ON/OFF
*MOBILE USERS: YOU MUST USE A PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER WITH
1100 WATTS (or greater) TO POWER THE MACHINE OR MACHINE MOTOR
WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY
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At MAIN MENU, select Power button Select YES to log out, then select
Power button again at Login screen
Select YES to exit

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Select ADMINSTRATOR
LOGIN / PASSWORD ENTRY
TIP: Use included stylus with touch screen to ensure accurate selections
From Main Menu, Select SETUP, then USERS and then CHANGE PASSWORD.
At the Change Password screen enter in your new password and confirm
(leave Old Password line blank) then select NEXT. Administrator password is
now set.
PASSWORD CREATION (OPTIONAL) -Skip this section if you do not want a password-
Leave password screen blank, no
default password is set, Select NEXT.
To create password, see below.

IMPORTANT
MACHINE CALIBRATIONS
DO NOT CALIBRATE THE JAWS. The Ninja Laser is manufactured to highly precise specifications.
Machines and consoles are uniquely paired on initial factory setup. All cutter and jaw calibrations have
been performed at the factory matching the jaw to the machine thus making calibrations by the user
unnecessary. Consoles and machines cannot be swapped with different versions without consenting
Keyline technical team for instructions.
SAFETY SHIELD
The safety shield works in conjunction with the software prompts. The software, before starting some
cut and decode procedures, requires the closing of the safety shield. If it is not closed when requested,
it will continue to ask its closing. If the user opens the safety shield during an operating phase (for
example, when the machine is cutting or decoding a key) it will stop immediately and, at the closing of
the shield, the machine will reset the operation and go back to the beginning of the procedure. Make
sure to complete all parts of the process (i.e. positioning AC jaw in correct position, securing key on
jaw, removing tip stop, etc) at one time, then close the shield before proceeding to the next step. This
will avoid having to replicate steps.
KEY MATERIAL
The Ninja Laser defaults to cutting brass keys as the key material type. If you are cutting a different
type of metal key, such as steel, nickel silver or aluminum, you can make the selection in the cutting
screen. Please note the Ninja Laser cannot cut or decode any type of plastic key, painted keys or keys
made of non-conductive materials.
USE OF AFTERMARKET SPARE PARTS
Keyline machines require the use of factory original parts. Aftermarket cutters, tracers and adaptors
are not recommended and may cause product damage that will void your machine warranty.
MACHINE PACKAGING
Please retain all machine packaging for transportation purposes. Packaging is specially designed to
safely transport the machine and it’s components. Keyline is not responsible for providing additional
packing material if original boxes are lost, damaged or discarded.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
In Warranty (within 90 days of purchase): Customer will return machine and Keyline USA will the
reimburse shipping charges. Keyline USA will pay the return shipping back to the customer
In Warranty (91+ days of purchase): Customer will pay to return the machine to Keyline USA.
Keyline USA will pay the return shipping back to the customer
Out of Warranty: Customer will pay to return the machine to Keyline USA. Customer will pay the
return shipping back to the customer
TEMPERATURE
Machine operating temperature is between 32 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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To change the material type, simply touch the
BRASS icon on the screen until you reach the
desired material; BRASS, STEEL, NiSi (Nickel
Silver) or ALU (aluminum)

CUT BY DECODE – HIGH SECURITY
Select : Cut by Code
when prompted
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1. Select: SETUP
Select MODEL, then NEXT
Select MAKE, then NEXT
Select CARS
Select DECODE, then select
NEXT
Insert key on jaw, remove tip stop
and close shield, then select NEXT
Decode Metal Keys Only! Do Not Decode Plastic Keys!
Select YEAR RANGE, then NEXT
NOTE: Make sure AC Jaw is in DECODE
position on jaw carriage as shown in the
picture to the right.
TIP: DO NOT DECODE PLASTIC
KEYS! Only metal keys can be decoded
and cut on the Ninja Laser.

CUT BY DECODE – H.S., cont. 7
Confirm tip stop tool removal Decoding in process
Confirm jaw position, select OK
Decode complete; Select OK Depths and key code displayed
Select NEXT, then proceed with cutting the key by code (refer to Page 8 –
CUT BY CODE-H.S., cont. to proceed with cutting
Select OK

CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY
Select : Cut by Code
when prompted
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1. Select: SETUP
Select MODEL, then NEXT
Select MAKE, then NEXT
Select CARS
Select CODES, then select NEXT Enter code, (ex. K041), select NEXT
NOTE: Make sure AC Jaw is in CODE
position on the jaw carriage as shown in
the picture to the right.
TIP: Cutting a test key is also
recommended on first use to verify correct
key cutting procedure.
Select YEAR RANGE, then NEXT

CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY, cont. 9
Insert key correctly on jaw, paying
close attention to tip stop position
(shown in BLUE). Tighten down
key, then remove tip stop. Close
shield. When key is ready, select
CUT
Key depths appear, select NEXT
Confirm jaw placement, select OK
Confirm tip stop removal tip stop,
select OK
Make sure jaw is in cutting position
Select OK

CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY, cont.
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Key cutting complete, select OK.
Remove all key shavings from the jaw and select CUT to cut additional keys
or HOME to go back to MAIN MENU.
Flip key in jaw, removing key
shavings with brush, select OK
Confirm removal of tip stop tool,
select OK
Key cutting begins
Cut complete
Key cutting begins

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Select MODEL
Select YEAR
CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT
Select MAKE
Select DECODE
Select CARS
NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side,
the AC jaw (right side) must be removed.
Insert key correctly on jaw, paying
close attention to tip stop position
(shown in BLUE). Tighten down key,
then remove tip stop. Close shield.
When key is ready, select NEXT

CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT, cont. 12
Decoding in process
Confirm AC jaw removal, select OK
Confirm tip stop removal, select OK
Decode complete; select OK
Depths and key code are displayed.
If proceeding to cutting, retract tracer,
then select NEXT to proceed with
cutting the key by code (refer to Page
13 – CUT BY CODE-EDGE CUT).
Extract left side tracer as shown
Select OK

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Select MODEL
Select YEAR
CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT
Select MAKE
Select CODES
Enter code and select NEXT Key depths display, select NEXT
Select CARS
NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side, the
AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

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CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT, cont.
Confirm AC jaw removal
Key cutting begins
Select the correct jaw side as displayed on screen.
Jaw can be rotated by pulling up on the base of the jaw and rotating to correct
side.
Insert tip stop and insert key to correct position as noted in BLUE. Tighten down
jaw and remove tip stop.
Close shield.
Select CUT once ready
Confirm tip stop removal
Rotate key and select OK
Select OK

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CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT, cont.
Once key cutting is complete, put
additional duplicate key to be cut into
jaw and select CUT.
If done, select HOME to go to Main
Menu.
Cut complete, select OK
Confirm tip stop removal
NOTE: if cutting a key with a shoulder
stop;
• Insert the key blank into the jaw (1)
• Lift the gauge (2) until it is flush with
the shoulder stop (4)
• Tighten the jaw handle (3) to lock the
key’s position

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Select desired KEY BLANK, then NEXT
Select KEY CODE SERIES, then NEXT
CUT BY DECODE – KEY BLANKS
KEY BLANK menu appears
Select DECODE
Insert key on jaw, then remove tip
stop. Close shield and select NEXT
Extract left side tracer as shown
Select KEY BLANKS
NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side,
the AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

CUT BY DECODE – KEY BLANKS, cont. 17
1. Select: SETUP
Decoding in process
Depths and key code displayed
Confirm AC jaw removal, select OKSelect OK
Decode complete; select OK
If proceeding to cutting, retract tracer,
then select NEXT to proceed with
cutting the key by code (refer to Page
18 – CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS).

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Select desired KEY BLANK, then NEXT
Select KEY CODE SERIES, then NEXT
CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS
KEY BLANK menu appears
Select CODES
Enter key code, select NEXT Key depths display, select NEXT
Select KEY BLANKS
NOTE: Before using the edge cut jaw side,
the AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

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Confirm AC jaw removal
Confirm tip stop removal
CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS, cont.
Key cutting begins
Cut complete, select OK
Select the correct jaw side as displayed on screen. Jaw can be rotated by
pulling up on the base of the jaw and rotating to correct side.
Insert tip stop (if required) or use shoulder stop and insert key to correct
position. Tighten down jaw and remove tip stop. Close shield.
Select CUT once ready
Once key cutting complete, put
additional duplicate key to be cut
into jaw and select CUT.
If done, select HOME to go to
Main Menu.