TIPS AND TRICkS:
Problem: The cutting mat didn’t load correctly when I pressed the
Load/Unload Mat button.
Solution: Press the Load/Unload Mat button to unload the mat and
then reload the mat before pressing the
Cut button again.
Problem: The blade is not cutting all the way through the paper.
Solution 1: Increase the cut pressure by gently pulling the lever just
above the cutting mechanism towards you.
Solution 2: The blade depth may need to be adjusted, particularly
if you are trying to cut through thicker materials.
Solution 3: The cutting blade may have become dull and needs to
be replaced.
Solution 4: Adjust the Multi-Cut setting in the Cricut Craft Room
cut preview screen.
Problem: The paper lifts off the mat as the Cricut Mini machine
is cutting.
Solution 1: Make sure you press the paper firmly onto the cutting mat
when setting up the cut.
Solution 2: Rinse the mat with water while gently rubbing off any
paper lint on the mat. Let the mat thoroughly dry before attempting
to re-use the mat.
Solution 3: Try using a new mat. Each mat will last anywhere from
25 to 40 full page cuts, depending on the size of cuts and the kind
of material you are cutting.
Problem: The cutting mat is too sticky. It’s ripping my paper when
I try to remove it.
Solution: Use a craft knife or the Cricut Tools (sold separately)
to successfully lift the material from the cutting mat. The Cricut Tools
are custom designed for lifting, pulling, or cleaning up cut shapes.
Problem: My machine doesn’t turn on and doesn’t appear to
be getting any power.
Solution 1: Check the power adapter to make sure that the green
power indicator is lit up. If it is not lit, check to make sure the power
plug is completely inserted into the power adapter.
Solution 2: Try to plug the power cord into another outlet.
Problem: My Cricut Mini machine doesn’t communicate to an
attached USB device.
Solution 1: Check the USB cable to make sure that it is
properly connected.
Solution 2: Make sure that the connected device is powered on.
Solution 3: Make sure that the Cricut Mini machine and the
attached device have the latest firmware installed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
Replacing the Cutting Blade: To change the cutting blade, you must
first remove the cutting blade assembly. Locate the screw on the
cutting mechanism and turn it counterclockwise until it loosens
enough that you can swing the screw to the right. Be careful not
to loosen the screw too much, or it will fall out.
Remove the cutting blade assembly from the machine, then locate
the blade release at the top of the assembly and push it in. The blade
will emerge from the cutting assembly. Gently pull the blade away
from the magnet holding it in place.
To install a new blade, remove the protective cover from the new blade.
Carefully insert the shaft of the blade into the hole in the bottom of
the cutting blade assembly. The blade should be sucked up inside
the shaft if properly installed. Place the protective cover over the old blade
and dispose of it. Use only genuine Cricut replacement blades.
Warning! Cutting blades are extremely sharp and should be handled
with the utmost care. They are also potential choking hazards; they
should be kept away from children.
Care for the Cutting Mat: You can expect 25–40 full mat cuts
(expect even more when a cut is smaller than the full mat) from your
Cricut Mini
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cutting mat before it requires replacement. Your actual
cutting mat life will vary, depending on the settings you use and the
materials you cut. It is time to replace your mat when your material
no longer sticks to the cutting mat or the mat becomes curled on the
edges. Use only genuine Cricut Mini replacement cutting mats.
Cleaning and Storing Your Cricut Mini Machine: You may gently
wipe exterior panels with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use chemicals
or alcohol-based cleaners. Do not immerse machine or any compo-
nent of it in water. Unplug and store your Cricut Mini machine when
not in use. Avoid excessive heat or cold or exposure to direct sunlight
for extended periods of time.
Warning! Always unplug your Cricut Mini machine before cleaning!
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Definitions of LED light:
Power On: The green power indicator is lit and constant.
Sleep Mode: The green power indicator blinks at a slow, steady rate.
Error: The red indicator blinks.
Mat Load Pending: The green load indicator blinks at a slow, steady rate.
Mat Unloaded: The green load indicator is unlit/off.
Mat Loaded: The green load indicator is lit and constant.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
Disconnect electrical power before servicing or cleaning.
Warning! Do not place your fingers or other object in the Cricut
Mini machine while it is connected to electrical power, powered
on, or during cutting operations. Rapid movements of the cutting
carriage during operation may cause bodily injury and/or damage
to the Cricut Mini machine.
• Observe all warning and instructions marked on the product.
• Do not install or use this product near water or when you are wet.
• Install the product securely on a stable surface.
• Install the product in a protected location where no one can step on
or trip over the power cord and the power cord cannot be damaged.
• If the product does not operate normally, see Tips and Tricks.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• The power cord cannot be repaired. If it is defective, it should be
discarded or returned to the supplier.
• Ozone-depleting chemicals, such as chlorouorocarbons (CFCs),
have been eliminated from the Provo Craft manufacturing processes.
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