Materials and Tools 17
Tool Force Dial
The tool force dial on the front of the housing indicates the tool force
setting and the amount of tool force, or pressure, that is applied to the
tool during operation. This pressure ensures uniform cuts and pen lines.
Tool force is adjusted by turning the small tool force knob on the end of
the tool force housing, as shown in the illustration below.
SETTINGS
The
HS15
plus
Tool Force Settings
Reference Card
at the back of this
manual lists tool force settings. Be sure to refer to this list of settings
when changing materials or applications. Below are some initial
suggestions:
For drawing, start with a tool force setting of about .5. If your
pen does not make a clear dark line, you may wish to increase
the tool force setting.
For pouncing, start with a setting between 5 and 6.
When cutting regular vinyl in tangential knife mode, try a tool
force setting of .5.
When cutting regular vinyl in swivel knife mode, set the tool
force setting at .5. The swivel knife will not pivot at corners and
will begin to cut through the material if the pressure is set too
high. Heavier material, such as reflective vinyl, requires
increased tool force settings.
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