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Chapter 5 Maintenance
Replacing and Adjust-
ing the Cutter Blade
Replacing the cutter
If the cutter is chipped or blunt, replace it with a new one.
(Accessorry parts number: SPA-0030)
New cutter (low-pressure blade set for PVC sheets: Model
SPB-0030) are available from your distributor or MIMAKI's
sales office.
1
Remove the cap located at the edge by
rotating it.
2
Replace the cutter with a new one using
tweezers or the like.
Adjusting the Cutter Blade
After adjusting the blade edge, set the cut condition and
perform test cut to check whether cutting is performed
well.
1
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the
protruding amount of the cutter.
• arrow to protrude the cutter blade.
( 0.5 mm per revolution)
Replacing the cutter other than sup-
plied one
1
Loosen the lock nut, and pull the adjusting
knob out of the holder.
2
Insert the cutter into the adjusting knob
using tweezers.
3
Tighten the lock nut.
• The cutter blade is sharp. Keep your fingers away
from the cutter.
• Do not shake or swing the cutter holder;
otherwise, the cutter blade may come off, which is
dangerous.
• Keep the cutter out of reach of children. Dispose of
the used cutter blade in compliance with the
applicable regulations.
Name of product
Product
No.
Specific
ations
Remarks
Decentering blade for
vinyl sheet
SPB-0001
Three
blades
Decentering blade for
small letters
SPB-0003
Three
blades
Decentering blade for
rubber sheet
SPB-0005
Three
blades
Decentering blade for
reflecting sheet
SPB-0006
Two
blades
Decentering blade for
fluorescent sheet
SPB-0007
Three
blades
Replacing the cutter other
than supplied one
SPB-0030
Three
blades
supplied one
Decentering blade for
thick rubber sheet
SPB-0084
Three
blades