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Chapter 5 Maintenance
3
Replace the cutter unit by the carriage.
• Now the cutter unit can be moved manually. Move
the cutter unit to the position where you can
assure easy access, and replace the blade edge.
(1) Loosen the screw of the cutter unit.
(2) Remove the cutter unit.
(3) Mount a new cutter unit.
(4) Fasten the screw of the cutter unit to secure
the cutter unit.
4
When replacement is finished, press the
key.
5
Press the key several times.
Replacing and Adjust-
ing the Cutter Blade
Replacing the cutter
The cutter is consumable. If the cutter is chipped or blunt,
replace it with a new one. (Accessory 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.
• Do not touch the cutter with your fingers.
The sharp cutter tip may injure you.
• Do not shake the tool after having set the cutter.
Otherwise, the blade edge may pop out, causing
you to get injured.
• 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.
Specifi
cation
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