Manual

Using the CompuCarve System

Before the CompuCarve can begin to function, the CarveWright memory

card must be installed. With the power off, push the memory card gently

into the memory card slot until it stops, making sure the label is up.

WARNING: Never remove the memory card from the machine

while it is on. Doing so can result in damage to the workpiece.

At any point during operation the CompuCarve machine can be

stopped by pressing the STOP key or by lifting the cover. If desired

the machine can be restarted by closing the cover and pressing

ENTER. The machine will resume cutting at the point where it was

stopped. If you press the stop button a second time the project will

be aborted so be careful when restarting your project.

Once the CarveWright memory card is installed, the machine can be

turned on with the power switch. Look at the LCD display, and rotate the

contrast control knob (located directly under the keypad) until the display

is readable from a comfortable angle.

The CompuCarve may be used in two complementary ways. First, and

most powerfully, the CompuCarve can carve intricate patterns and

designs created through the CarveWright design software running on a

computer. Second, there are built-in woodworking functions on board the

machine including:

• Rip Cuts

• Cross Cuts

• Edge Jointing

• End Squaring

• Miter Cuts

• Bevel Cuts

• Edge Routing

These built-in functions are generally used to prepare a board for carving,

but they can be used to dress up a board if desired. (See section titled

Built-In Functions below.)

Creating Projects with the CarveWright TM Software

Discussion of the usage of the CarveWright design software is beyond the

scope of this manual and is covered separately. Please refer to the

CarveWright software user's manual on the included CD for further

information.

It is advisable to have a supply of suitably sized scrap wood on

hand for trial cuts. Very often it is desirable to tweak details in a

design before doing a final carving.

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