Maintenance; Clean Cutter Surfaces; Clean The Drive System - HP 54 Basic Cutter User Manual

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Maintenance

Clean cutter surfaces

The cutter 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.
NOTE: If you are in an area (such as California) that regulates VOC cleaning and maintenance fluids, instead of
isopropyl alcohol use a VOC-certified cleaner such as a properly diluted Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner.

Clean the drive system

Over time, the sleeves of the drive drum may become clogged with accumulated residue from the substrate
liner. This may cause the substrate to slip between the pinch rollers and the drive sleeves, resulting in decreasing
traction.
1. Make sure there is no substrate loaded in the cutter.
2. Turn off the cutter and disconnect it 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. Pull the piece of vinyl from underneath the pinch roller.
7. Repeat several times until all residue is removed from the drive sleeves.
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