Summa D120 - Maintenance and Cleaning; Drive System Cleaning

Maintenance 5-1
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Introduction
5.1
The SummaCut cutter range has a number of sliding surfaces, made of smooth metals
and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will,
however, collect dust and lint that may affect the cutter’s performance. Keep the cutter
as clean as possible by using a dust cover. When necessary, clean the unit with a soft
cloth, dampened with isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent. Do not use abrasives.
5.1.1
Cleaning the drive system
Over time, the sleeves of the drive drum may become clogged with accumulated
residue from the media liner. This may cause the media to slip between the pinch
rollers and the drive sleeves, resulting in decreasing traction.
Cleaning the drive system:
1.
Make sure there is no media loaded in the cutter.
2.
Switch off the cutter and disconnect the cutter from the mains. Raise the pinch
rollers.
3.
Put a pinch roller above the sleeve that needs to be cleaned. Make sure it is the
outer left or the outer right pinch roller (otherwise there is not enough pressure).
4.
Remove the backing from a piece of vinyl. Place the piece of vinyl between a pinch
roller and a drive sleeve with the tacky side down. Lower the pinch roller.
5.
Turn another yellow drive sleeve manually, so that the piece of vinyl is winding on
the sleeve for at least one turn.
6.
Then pull the piece of vinyl from underneath the pinch roller.
7.
Repeat several times until all residue is removed from the drive sleeves.
FIG 5-1
5-1 PLACEMENT OF VINYL STRIP