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2 PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS
2.3 Attaching a Tool
Attach a tool (cutter pen, plotter pen) to the plotter�
Attaching a Tool
When mounting the tool in the tool holder, push the tool all the way into the holder until its ange contacts
the upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw rmly. To prevent injury, avoid touching the tool
immediately after the cutting plotter is turned on or whenever the tool is moving� It is explained here using
cutter pen as anexample�
(1) Loosen the pen holder screw�
(2) While pushing the tool holder in the upward direction, push the tool all the way into the holder until its
ange contacts the upper part of the holder.
• When pushing the tool holder with your ngers, the blade tip may be protruding.
Take care not to cut your ngers.
For half cutting
(backward)
For cutting out
(forward)
Upper part of
tool holder
Flange
(3) Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on the tool’s ange, and then tighten the screw.
Bracket to hold tool
Flange