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.
* IMPORTANT *
REGISTERING YOUR MACHINE
Thank you for your purchase of the Keyline Ninja 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 & Powe ing 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. Make sure the ON/OFF button is pressed down and illuminated to RED.
4. Rotate the Emergency Stop button towards the back of the machine until it releases
outward. The machine will now begin to start-up. 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. If the shield is left open,
the software will prompt to close the shield after each selection and may reset 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 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.
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.
FOLLOW SCREEN PROMPTS
Please thoroughly follow the screen prompts and don’t jump ahead
MAINTENANCE
Please keep the machine and work area free of chips and as clean as possible for safety
and the best use .
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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 Take note of tip stop location.
The red bar indicates position (0 is
farthest slot back, then 1, then 2
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. Confirm original key
is clean and free of dirt, chips, etc.
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
Insert key correctly on jaw, remove tip
stop and close shield, select NEXT

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 cutting
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 RED). 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
Key cutting begins

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

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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). Slot 4 is all the
way on the backside of jaw, slot 3 is
below it, then 2, then 1.
Tighten down key, then remove tip
stop. Close shield. When key is
ready, select CUT

CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT, cont. 12
Decoding in process
Depths and key code displayed
Confirm AC jaw removal, select OK
Confirm tip stop removal, select 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 12 – CUT BY CODE-EDGE CUT).
Extract left side tracer as shown

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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.
Inset 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 Confirm tip stop removal

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CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT, cont.
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.
Cut complete, select OK

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FAVORITES
Selecting Favorites helps bypass Make, Model and Year selections that you
most commonly use to get you right to the Code/Decode/Direct screen
At Main Menu, select Cars
Go through the menu and select
the Make, then the Model, then
the Year and Code Series range
of the vehicle you want to save a
favorite for
Select the Star icon from the top
Menu bar
Enter the text for the Favorite you
are adding, then select Next
Select YES to save custom info From the Main Menu select Favorites
and the saved favorite will now be
listed. This can be selected for future
keys to bypass the Make, Model and
Year selection and go right to
Decode/Codes/Direct menu

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1. Select: SETUP
Select SETUP
Select REPLACE CUTTER, make
sure appropriate jaw is installed
Current cutter installed displays,
select YES to continue
CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S.
Select UTILITY
Jaw carriage moves into position
TO REMOVE CUTTER:
1. Insert red cutter removal tool into slot
and rotate until it drops in position.
2. Press down to lock onto cutter.
3. Insert 3mm Allen tool into set screw and
once initial release, loosen two complete
turns. Remove Allen tool.
4. Remove red rod with cutter attached.
5. Remove old cutter from tool.
Select OK once complete

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1. Select: SETUP
CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S., cont.
Confirm no keys or templates are
installed on jaw, select OK
Confirm cutter removal, select
OK. Jaw will move into position
TO INSTALL NEW CUTTER:
1. Insert new cutter on red tool pressing
in until cutter clicks into place.
2. Insert into hole on top of machine
3. Rotate until notch on red tool inserts
into slot and cutter rests lightly on the
silver dot on the jaw.
4. Tighten set screw with 3mm Allen tool.
5. Remove Allen tool and red tool.
1. Select: SETUP
Close the shield and select OK.
Jaw moves into position
Confirm no tip stop is installed,
select OK
Select OK once complete

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1. Select: SETUP
CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S., cont.
Select OK to reset cutter counter
Close the shield, select OK. Jaw
will move into position
Utility screen appears, select HOME to go to Main Menu