1. Introduction and Setting Up
1.01 Unpacking and Support
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Thank you for choosing a StarCraft SOLO Digital Cutting Machine.
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Verify that you have received all contents. There is a checklist in Section 1.04. Please notify your SOLO
supplier immediately if anything is missing.
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Remove all foam pieces and other packaging before turning on the SOLO. Currently, the cutter ships with
two end cap foam protectors. There are also two plastic zip ties that will need to be cut. Be very careful to
only cut those ties and NOT the black cable behind them. Note that you can more safely cut them from
behind the cutter.
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Because the cutting mat must be folded over to fit into the box, it may have become slightly rounded
during shipping. Gently and only partially roll the mat in the opposite direction to remove the roundness
and place on a flat table to make sure the mat now lies horizontally to the surface.
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Use the enclosed test pen as you experiment and become familiar with operating the SOLO. Place scrap
paper on the mat and simply draw shapes rather than cut them. This will prevent possible damage to the
blade, mat, and cutting strip as you learn where shapes will cut and the basic operating procedures.
• For SOLO and CREATE support, please use the following resources:
https://www.starcraftvinyl.com/solo
Facebook: StarCraft Vinyl and StarCraft Solo School
You Tube Channels: Rhonda M Shawn Mosch Mr.CraftyPants Corinne Blackstone
1.02 Safety and Warnings
Please be aware of the following guidelines when working with the SOLO:
• Pinch Points: Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, jewelry, etc. away from the moving parts.
• Risk to Children and Pets: Please supervise children around the cutter when it is in use.
• Movement and Touching: Do not move the SOLO or touch any circuitry while it is plugged in.
DO NOT attempt to move the blade carriage by hand while the SOLO is powered on.
When lifting and lowering the pinch wheel lever, maintain control with your hand. Do not allow the lever
to “pop up” on its own.
USB Cable: If using the USB cable, allow enough room between the SOLO and the computer for a bit of
slack in the cable. If too much stress is put on either the computer’s port or the SOLO’s port, it can
damage the port.
Blades: the blades are fragile and can chip if dropped onto a hard surface or if the blade is
overextended and hits a dense material, the mat, or the cutting strip with too much force.
Power Adaptor: ONLY use the included power adaptor. Attempting to use a different model can result in
seriously damaging the SOLO. If either the power cable or adaptor are damaged, replace with the
appropriate parts.
DO NOT touch or jam the plotter’s track while it is operating. If the cutter is damaged, it is the owner’s
responsibility.
DO NOT shake the cutter while it is operating.
DO NOT cut any materials that have staples or other embellishments attached.
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