Heat Knife Carrier Assembly and Use Instructions, page 1
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HOT KNIFE ATTACHMENT FOR THE EVOLUTION

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A = Tighten to clamp Hot Knife into holder

B = Loosen to open up base to fit on slideway

C = Loosen screw and slide block to adjust point at which the trigger switches the hot knife on.

D = Sliding bearing adjustment screws .

A heatproof protective surface must be placed on the base of the machine under the fabric.

To fit the attachment to the slideway loosen screw B to create a gap in the base sufficient for it to be lowered onto the slideway.

Tighten screw B and check that the cutting head runs smoothly.

If not, place the long end of the 2mm Allen key provided onto one of the four adjustment screws [D] and very gradually tighten it with one hand whilst moving the Cutting Head slowly with the other. Once you feel the sliding motion start to tighten undo the screw the smallest amount so the Cutting Head just slides easily.

Repeat this on the other screws in turn, two or three finer adjustments on each screw may be needed to achieve an easy sliding movement with zero side play.

NOTE: Once the sliding bearings have been adjusted the attachment should not need readjusting if the cutting head is removed and replaced at a later time. It is however, important that screw B is fully tightened each time the cutting head is fitted to the machine.

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Heat Knife Carrier Assembly and Use Instructions, page 2
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HOT KNIFE ATTACHMENT FOR THE EVOLUTION

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To fit the Hot Knife, simply insert it into the holder ensuring the nose of the Hot Knife is seated fully into its recess.

Tighten knob [A] and check Hot Knife is fully gripped in position, the blade should cut about 2-3mm (1/16” to 1/8”) away from the edge of the slideway.

Depress the Hot Knife and the trigger should switch the heat on prior to it coming into contact with the fabric.

The trigger can be adjusted to adjust the position the heat is switched on by loosening screw C and sliding the Trigger Block left or right.

Once the blade has reached the correct temperature press down to bring the blade in contact with the fabric and slide the cutting head to the right to seal and cut it.

A heatproof protective surface must be placed on the

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Quick start

  1. Place a heatproof protective surface on the base of the machine under the fabric.
  2. Loosen screw B to open the base, lower the attachment onto the slideway, then tighten screw B fully.
  3. Check that the cutting head runs smoothly. If it does not, adjust the four bearing screws D with the 2mm Allen key until it slides easily with zero side play.
  4. Insert the hot knife into the holder with its nose fully seated in the recess, then tighten knob A.
  5. Check that the blade cuts about 2-3mm (1/16" to 1/8") from the edge of the slideway.
  6. Set the trigger so heat switches on before the blade touches the fabric (loosen screw C and slide the trigger block).
  7. When the blade is at temperature, press down onto the fabric and slide the cutting head to the right to seal and cut.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Cutting head does not slide smoothly on the slidewaySliding bearings need adjustment.Using the long end of the 2mm Allen key, very gradually tighten one of the four screws D while moving the cutting head. When the motion starts to tighten, back the screw off slightly. Repeat on each screw; two or three fine passes may be needed for easy sliding with zero side play. Page 1
Heat comes on too late or too earlyTrigger block position.Loosen screw C and slide the trigger block left or right so the heat switches on just before the blade contacts the fabric. Page 2

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to readjust the bearings every time I refit the cutting head?

No. Once adjusted, the bearings should not need readjusting, but screw B must be fully tightened every time the cutting head is fitted (page 1).

How far from the slideway edge does the hot knife cut?

About 2-3mm (1/16" to 1/8") from the edge of the slideway (page 2).

Do I need to protect the machine base?

Yes. A heatproof protective surface must be placed on the base of the machine under the fabric (page 1).