Making Memories Slice User manual

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CONTENTS
License Agreement 4
Safety Information 7
Package Contents 8
Slice™ Unit Diagram 9
Basic Operations
Charging the Slice™ 10
Prepping the cutting mat 10
Positioning the paper 11
Turning on the Slice™ 11
Inserting the design card 12
Homing the blade (for initial use) 13
Selecting the design 14
Cutting the design 15
Removing the paper design 15
Basic Care
Replacing blades 16
Cleaning the Slice™ unit 18
Care and cleaning of the glass cutting mat 18
Additional tips 18
Frequently Asked Questions 19
Troubleshooting
Issue: The Slice™ unit is not cutting all the way through paper 20
Issue: The design cut is distorted 20
Issue: The Slice™ unit does not turn on 20
Issue: The paper gets wrinkled during cutting process 20
Français 21
Español 39
Deutsch 57

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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY:
MAKING MEMORIES WHOLESALE, INC. (“OWNER”) IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE HARDWARE,
FIRMWARE, SOFTWARE (IN MACHINE READABLE FORM ONLY) AND ANY EMBEDDED CONTENT
OF THE SLICE™ HANDHELD CUTTING SYSTEM (THE “LICENSED PRODUCTS”) TO YOU ONLY
UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED
IN THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”). YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ
THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING ANY OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS.
USING ANY OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS MEANS YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WILL BE LEGALLY BINDING ON YOU AND ANY
END USER. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, OR DO NOT WANT
THEM TO BE BINDING ON YOU, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT OWNER AT 1-800-286-5263
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO RETURN THE UNUSED LICENSED PRODUCTS.
1. License. Subject to the terms of this Agreement and payment of the applicable license fee, which is a
percentage of the price paid by you for the Licensed Products, Owner hereby grants you a limited,
nonexclusive, personal, and nontransferable license for use of the Licensed Products. A separate license
is required for each additional user of the Licensed Products.
2. Confidentiality and Limitations of Use.
2.1 The Licensed Products constitute trade secrets and confidential information of Owner and its licensors.
The foregoing license is for non-business purposes only and ends upon termination of this Agreement. Upon
termination of this Agreement, you shall discontinue use of the Licensed Products and return them to Owner.
2.2 Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, you may not under any circumstances (1) copy the
Licensed Products; (2) sublicense, distribute, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or prepare derivative works, as applicable, based upon the Licensed Products; (3) use or
allow use of the Licensed Products after the termination or expiration of this Agreement (except pursuant
to another valid license); (4) allow others to use, copy, or access the Licensed Products; (5) access, use,
or disclose the Software source code; (6) remove or alter any copyright, patent or other proprietary rights
notices included in or affixed to the Licensed Products; (7) sell, license, disclose, or distribute any product
designed or intended for use with the Licensed Products; or (8) use the Licensed Products in applications
or systems when performance of the Licensed Products or failure of the Licensed Products to perform could
reasonably be expected to result in serious physical injury, loss of life, or material damage to property.
2.3 You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this Agreement only as part of a sale or transfer
of the Licensed Products, provided that you retain no copies of any part or component of the Licensed
Products, you transfer all of the Licensed Products (including all component parts, hardware, software and
upgrades thereof, and documentation), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
3. Ownership.
3.1 The Licensed products are solely owned by Owner and Owner’s licensors. The Licensed Products are
licensed, not sold. The Licensed Products are protected by U.S. and international patent and copyright laws
and treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.

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3.2 All right, title and interest in the Licensed Products, including any updates or revisions thereto, is and
shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Owner, its licensors, and their successors and assigns.
Other than the limited license explicitly set forth in this Agreement, no interest in or rights or licenses to the
Licensed Products are granted to you, and no interest in or rights or licenses to the Licensed Products shall
inure in or accrue to you, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise. All rights of any kind in the Licensed
Products that are not expressly granted in this Agreement are entirely and exclusively reserved to and by
Owner, its licensors, and their successors and assigns.
3.3 No right, title or interest in or to any trademark, service mark, logo or trade name of Owner or its
licensors (“Owner’s Marks”) is granted under this Agreement. You shall not use Owner’s Marks for any
purpose without the express written consent of Owner. Any such authorized use of Owner’s Marks inures
to Owner’s benefit.
4. Updates; Support. Except as provided below, Owner is not obligated to provide any updates, revisions,
new versions, bug fixes, maintenance, or support for the Licensed Products. Any such materials or services
must be obtained pursuant to a separate agreement.
5. Remedies and Limited Warranty. Owner warrants the Licensed Products will conform to the
manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects for twelve (12) months following the original
purchase date (the “Warranty Period”) as set forth in Owner’s Statement of Limited Liability, which is
expressly incorporated herein by reference.
6. Term and Termination.
6.1 This Agreement is effective until terminated. Owner may terminate this Agreement immediately without
notice from Owner if you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. Either party may terminate this
Agreement immediately should any of the Licensed Products become, or in either party’s opinion be likely
to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of any intellectual property right.
6.2 Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, you shall immediately cease all use of the Licensed
Products in any form and immediately return all Licensed Products in your possession or control.
6.3 Except as otherwise stated herein, any provisions in this Agreement that by their sense and context are
intended to survive the termination of this Agreement shall survive such termination. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any cause of action that Owner may have against you for breach of this Agreement before the
date of termination shall survive such termination.
7. Export Laws. The Licensed Products are subject to U.S. export control laws and may be subject to export
or import regulations in other countries. You agree to comply strictly with all such laws and regulations in
other countries. You agree to comply strictly with all such laws and regulations and acknowledge that you
have the responsibility to obtain such licenses to export, re-export, or import as may be required after delivery
to you.
8. U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Licensed Products are “commercial items”, as that term is
defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, consisting of “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer
software documentation,” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. § 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. § 227.7202, as
applicable. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. § 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §§ 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, as
applicable, the commercial computer software and commercial computer’s software documentation are
licensed to U.S. government end users (1) only as commercial items and (2) with only the same rights as
are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

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9. General.
9.1 Waiver. No waiver of any violation or nonperformance of this Agreement in one instance shall be deemed
to be a waiver of any subsequent violation or nonperformance. All waivers must be in writing.
9.2 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is to any extent held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each
term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9.3 Notice. Any notice or report hereunder shall be deemed given if delivered or sent by first-class mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to the other party at that party’s current address, or at such other address as
designated by the party by written notice. If notice is given by mail and the notice affects other parties’ rights
hereunder, the effective date of the notice shall be seven (7) days after the date of mailing or the date the
notice is received, whichever is earlier.
9.4 Applicable Law; Disputes. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the state of Utah without regard to the Utah conflict-of- laws principles. The parties expressly disclaim
the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and the provisions thereof
will not govern this Agreement. The parties agree that any claim asserted in any legal proceeding by one party
against the other shall be commenced and maintained exclusively in state or federal court located within Salt
Lake County, Utah. Both parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such courts over each of them personally
in connection with such litigation, and waive any objection to venue in such courts and any claim that such
forum is an inconvenient forum.
9.5 Injunctive and Other Equitable Relief. You agree that the remedy at law for any breach or threatened
breach of this Agreement by you would, by its nature, be inadequate, and that in such case Owner shall be
entitled, in addition to damages, to a restraining order, temporary and permanent injunctive relief, specific
performance, and other appropriate equitable relief, without showing or providing that any monetary damage
has been sustained.
9.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and Owner’s Statement of Limited Warranty are the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, or representations with respect to the Licensed Products. This Agreement may
not be modified or amended except in writing signed by both parties. Any preprinted terms on your purchase
order are expressly rejected by Owner and shall be given no force or effect.
YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

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Safety Information
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury.
1. Read all instructions that come with the unit.
2. Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting this product to a power source.
If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualified electrician.
3. Use only the power cord provided with the unit.
4. Unplug the unit from electrical outlets before cleaning.
5. Do not replace blades while the unit is plugged in or turned on.
6. Do not remove or replace unit blades with your fingers.
7. To avoid choking hazards, keep replacement blades out of reach of children.
8. Do not use this unit near water or when you are wet.
9. Use the unit in a safe location where no one can step on it, or trip over
the electrical cord if it is charging.
10. If you have trouble operating the unit, see “Troubleshooting.”
11. Do not remove battery cover.
m WARNING
Use only authorized Making Memories®Slice™ Design Cards.
Use of unauthorized cards may disable Slice™ unit.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 Slice™ Cordless Design Cutter™
2 6 x 6 tempered glass cutting mat
3 Power cord
4 Repositionable adhesive
5 Foam brush
6 5 replacement blades w/ blade replacement tool
7 Blade adjustment wrench
8 Basics 1 Design Card
9 Basics 1 Design Card Booklet
10 User manual
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SLICE™ UNIT DIAGRAM
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BASIC OPERATIONS
STEP 1
Charging the Slice™
To charge the Slice™ Cordless Design Cutter™:
1. Plug the power adapter into the Slice™, as shown below.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
3. Leave the Slice™ plugged in for approximately 1 hour to fully charge it.
Note: You can also use the Slice™ while it is plugged in, if desired.
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Prepping the cutting mat
To prep the cutting mat:
1. Apply a line of repositionable adhesive on one end of the glass mat.
2. Spread thin coat evenly across the glass mat with a foam brush, until it coats
the mat completely, as shown below.
3. Allow the adhesive to dry for at least 2 minutes.
Note: The adhesive remains white while it is wet and becomes clear once it is dry.
Note: Make sure the adhesive has dried properly before placing the paper on the cutting mat.
Tip: Before applying a new coat of repositionable adhesive, ensure the mat is clean and old
adhesive has been removed (see Basic Care p.18).
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Positioning the paper
To position the paper on the mat:
1. Place the paper directly on the cutting mat after the adhesive has dried.
2. Make sure the desired side of paper is facing up.
3. Gently smooth the paper across the cutting mat with your hand
or with the Slice™ Brayer (sold separately).
4. Make sure the paper is completely flat.
STEP 4
Turning on the Slice™
To turn on the Slice™ design cutter:
1. Push small button on back panel as shown below.
2. The Slice™ screen illuminates on the top of the unit as shown below.
3. Remove the protective cover from the base.
Note: The unit shuts off automatically after approximately 15 minutes when not in use,
whether it is plugged in or not.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
STEP 5
Inserting the design card
To insert the design card:
1. Insert the card with the label-side up into the back slot of the unit. The side of the card
with the notched corner should slide into the slot first, as shown below.
2. The card clicks when inserted properly. The menu screen also changes to display
the Slice™ logo, as shown below.
3. To remove the design card, push it in and allow it to pop out automatically.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
STEP 6
Homing the blade (for initial use)
The Slice™ blade must be homed for initial use. To home the unit:
1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears with the Settings option highlighted,
as shown below.
2. Press the SELECT button. The screen asks you to press SELECT again to complete the
homing of the Slice™ blade. The homing procedure positions the cutting blade panel in the
correct starting position, as shown below.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Selecting the design
To select the design:
1. Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. The screen displays the
design card icon and the Settings option. The design card icon on the screen displays
the name of the design card, as shown below.
2. If the design card icon is not already highlighted, highlight it by pressing either the
right or left arrow button. When the design card is highlighted, it shows a square
border, clear background, and black text, as shown below.
3. Press SELECT. The main category screen appears, displaying the main design
category icons on the card.
4. Press the right or left arrow buttons to highlight the desired category and press SELECT.
The design screen appears, as shown below.
5. Press the right or left arrow buttons to highlight the desired design and press SELECT.
The design size screen appears, as shown below.
6. The design size screen displays the selected design with its size beneath it in
½" increments from 1" to 4", as shown below. Press the right arrow button to
increase the design size. Press the left arrow button to decrease the design size.
The screen displays a small square that increases in size as you press the right arrow
and decreases in size as you press the left arrow, as shown below.
7. Once the desired design size is shown, press the SELECT button to position the cutting
blade. The ‘x’ symbol denotes the blade starting position.
Note: Pressing the page forward and page backward buttons (double arrows) allows you to
scroll through designs screen-by-screen instead of design by design. Also, to return one
menu level up, press the MENU button
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Cutting the design
To cut the design:
1. Ensure the protective base is removed before placing the Slice™ unit on paper.
2. Position the Slice™ on the paper. Use the ruled guides on the base of the unit
and the cutting mat to determine the proper location of the cut.
3. Press the Start Button on the top side of the unit to begin cutting the design, as shown below.
4. Lightly hold the unit in place with both hands while unit cuts the design, as shown below.
5. When the design cutting is complete, the screen displays the message “cutting completed,”
as shown below.
6. Remove the Slice™ from the cutting mat and place it on the table
STEP 9
Removing the paper design
To remove the paper designs:
1. Gently peel the paper from the edge of the cutting mat, as shown below.
The design remains on the glass mat as the surrounding paper is removed.
2. Remove the design. For easy removal, use the Slice™ Spatula (sold separately).
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BASIC CARE
Replacing blades
To remove a used blade from Slice™ unit:
1. Unplug and turn off Slice™ unit.
2. Place Slice™ design cutter on its side or upside-down.
3. Guide the pinching ends of the blade replacement tool to the small, orange blade
inside the round blade encasement, as shown below.
4. Squeeze the tool with your fingers around the orange blade.
5. Hold the blue ribbed side of the blade replacement tool in place and slide the grey side up.
6. Pull blade replacement tool away from the base of unit.
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Note: To move the blade up or down, use the blade adjustment wrench to tighten
or loosen the blade housing.
Note: To ensure proper cutting, always home the blade after replacing blade.
See “Homing the Blade” in Basic Operations.
m Choking hazard: keep Slice™ unit and replacement blades out of reach of children.
m Do not insert or remove Slice™ blades with your fingers.
mDo not replace blades when the unit is plugged in or turned on.
To insert new blade into the Slice™ unit:
1. Use blade replacement tool to remove new blade from storage base.
2. Insert new blade, stem first, into hole in the round blade encasement.
3. Lightly pat down blade with tool tip to ensure a snug fit.
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Cleaning the Slice™ unit
To clean the Slice™ unit:
Gently wipe exterior panel of Slice™ unit with slightly damp cloth.
Note: Do not use chemical-based or alcohol-based cleaners on the unit,
including, but not limited to, acetone, benzene and carbon tetrachloride.
Do not clean with abrasive materials. Do not immerse in water or other liquids.
m Do not clean the unit while it is plugged in.
Care and cleaning of the glass cutting mat
To care for the glass cutting mat, follow these instructions:
• Use only the recommended repositionable adhesive (see step 2 page 10).
• Clean the mat with a damp cloth or mild soap and water, then promptly dry it off.
• Do not drop the mat.
• Always use on a at surface.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemicals.
• Do not wash in dishwasher.
Additional tips
• Turn the Slice™ off when not in use.
• If Slice™ unit becomes warm while using, turn it off to let it cool.
• Do not touch the blade while the unit is on.
• Store upright with protective cover on base.
• Do not store in extreme heat or cold temperatures.
• Always store out of reach of children.
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FAQ
Q: How long will the cutting blades last?
A: A single blade cuts between 80-120 designs. The life of the blade may vary
depending on the design size, pattern and type of paper selected.
Q: Do you hold the Start button while cutting?
A: No. Press the Start button only once to begin cutting.
Q: Do you hold the Slice™ unit in place during the entire cutting process?
A: Yes. Hold it lightly with both hands as described in “Basic Operations.”
This prevents the unit from moving during the cutting process.
Q: How long does it take to charge the battery?
A: Approximately 1 hour.
Q: How long does the battery charge last?
A: Approximately 90 minutes of cutting, though this may vary.
Q: What type of materials can the Slice™ cut?
A: Paper, cardstock, vellum, thin vinyl, thin acetate and photos.
Q: Why do some letter designs not cut to 4 inches?
A: Letters are proportional.
Q: How are shapes measured?
A: The distance from the highest point on the top to the lowest point
on the bottom of the design.
Q: Can the Slice™ be used while plugged in?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I leave the unit plugged in while not in use?
A: Yes, this will charge the battery.
Q: How do I stop the Slice™ in the middle of a cut?
A: Cancel it by pressing the MENU button on the keypad.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue: The Slice™ unit is not cutting all the way through the paper.
Solutions:
• You may need to adjust the blade pressure or replace the blade.
See “Replacing the blade” in “Basic Care.”
• You may be cutting on the wrong type of material.
See “Frequently Asked Questions.”
• You may need to clean the cutting mat and re-apply the adhesive.
See “Care and cleaning of the glass cutting mat.”
• You may be losing battery power and need to recharge the unit.
• You may need to let the unit cool for a period of time.
Issue: The design cut is distorted.
Solutions:
• You may need to home the blade.
• You may need to clean the cutting mat and re-apply the adhesive.
See “Care and cleaning of the glass cutting mat.”
• The unit may have moved during cutting. You need to lightly
hold the unit during the entire cutting process.
Issue: The Slice™ unit does not turn on.
Solution: You may need to recharge the battery.
Issue: The paper gets wrinkled during the cutting process.
Solutions:
• You may need to make sure the paper is completely at on the cutting
mat prior to cutting.
• You may need to adjust the blade pressure or replace the blade.
See “Replacing the blade” in “Basic Care.”
• You may need to clean the cutting mat and re-apply the adhesive.
See “Care and cleaning of the glass cutting mat.”
Note:
For a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, or the latest updates to the user guide,
visit www.whyslice.com.