Evolution E2 Inspired Design – Precision Engineering USER INSTRUCTIONS KC-EDITION 7168-01/12 Thank you for choosing the Keencut Evolution E2. Every effort has been made to bring you a precision engineered product with the promise of many years of valuable service. In order to obtain maximum benefit from your machine please read these instructions carefully. For advice and assistance or replacement parts please contact your distributor or Keencut.
1 Contents 1 Contents 2 Before Set Up 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 Set Up 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4 Fit the Lift Handles (remove strapping) Adjust for Alignment Position the Base Fixing Brackets Check and Adjust the Clamping Adjust for Flatness and Grip - paper test Build up Bench Surface Operation 4.1 5 Installation Recommendations Check and Adjust Worktop Flatness The Fixing Bracket Jacking Screws Position the Fixing Brackets 4.2 4.
2.1 Before Set Up 2.1 CHECKING THE BENCH FOR INSTALLATION Please note! As part of the installation there are a number of checks and adjustments to be made and it is important to perform them correctly to ensure consistent top quality performance for the life of the machine. The Evolution E2 Cutter Bar can be fixed to a KEENCUT Proteus bench or to an existing work bench.
2.2 Before Set Up 2.2 CHECK & ADJUST THE WORKTOP FLATNESS Check the flatness of the worktop by stretching a thin piece of strong thread between two blocks (of the same height) approximately over the line. Measure the highest and lowest part of the worktop under the thread, the difference between the two measurements should be no more than 3mm (1/8"). If it is greater it will be necessary to adjust the ?±3mm ?mm ✓ worktop Adjust the surface flatness by adding packing pieces made from 1.
2.3 Before Set Up 2.3 SET OUT THE FIXING BRACKETS Place a Bracket 18cm (7") from the end of the pencil line as shown, ensuring that the groove in the centre of the Bracket is aligned with the pencil line and fix to the worktop using two short screws "D" provided. Fix the remaining brackets accurately along the line leaving a 43.5cm (171/8") gap between each one.
2.4 Before Set Up 2.4 Lift the Evolution E2 cutter bar from its crate but do not remove the clear plastic stretch-wrap bands holding the base to the cutter bar. Place the Evolution E2 centrally on the Brackets and manoeuvre it until the base is located properly down on each of the Brackets. Tighten the grub screws "B" at the back of each of the Brackets by 4 full turns and then tighten the front grub screws "A" fully (approx 4- 6 turns). Remove the clear plastic stretch-wrap bands.
3.1 Set Up 3.1 FIT THE LIFTING HANDLES Fit the Lift & Hold Handles at each end of the cutter bar. Position the machined section of the handle towards the centre of the Evolution E2 and insert it into place at the angle shown (Fig 1). Once in position straighten so that the rectangular feature on the handle fits into its mating hole in the adjacent black steel component attached to the machine. Fully tighten the fixing screw (Fig 2) using the 5mm Allen key provided.
3.2 Set Up Y ✗ 3.2 Y Y ?
3.3 Set Up 3.3 Place two of the long wood screws "A" in the front holes of the Fixed Arms and partially insert them into the bench surface but do not tighten. Loosen, by one full turn anticlockwise, the four hexagon socket screws "B" joining the Fixed Arms to the Base. Fully insert the two wood screws "A".
3.4 Set Up 3.4 It is essential that the material being cut, whether a thin paper/film or a thick board, is held securely in the machine during cutting. There is a silicon cord set into the Evolution E2 Base to grip the underside of the material and two similar grip cords set into the underside of the Cutter Bar. These should be periodically checked for good condition and replacements obtained from your Keencut distributor.
3.5 Set Up 3.5 CHECK AND ADJUST FOR FLATNESS AND GRIP Check the grip of the cutter bar using a sheet of office copy paper. Starting at one end, lift the cutter bar and place the paper under it, when lowered, the weight of the cutter bar should grip the paper. Try to pull the paper free, if it is not clamped sufficiently note its position and work your way down the cutter repeating the test with the paper and noting where it is not clamped sufficiently.
3.6 Set Up 3.6 BUILD UP BENCH SURFACE ➤ Once the Evolution E2 has been installed all that remains is to raise the level of the remaining surface of the bench by 15 - 16 mm (5/8") The best way is to add a new top made of MDF or similar solid material. To fix the new top use a thick sealant type adhesive in preference to screws, as screws may distort the bench top and disturb the Evolution E2 Base installation adjustments.
4.1 Operation 4.1 INSERT AND ALIGN THE MATERIAL Use one of the two Lift Handles to raise the Cutter Bar. With the cutter bar raised place the material to be cut on the Base. Lower the Cutter Bar by pushing the Lift Handle towards the cutting edge of the machine. To align the edge of the cutter bar with your cutting marks slightly raising the Cutter Bar, using the Lift Handle, and adjust the position of the board at each end. The blade will cut within 0.5 to 1mm [0.02" to 0.
4.2 Operation 4.2 BLADES AND BLADE HOLDERS The Evolution E2 is fitted with an all-new vertical action cutting head which reliably controls the blade depth and eliminates the need for heavy downward hand pressure when cutting tough materials such as PVC foamboard. Providing a smooth consistent cutting action on just about every flexible material used in the Graphics and Sign making Industries.
4.3 Operation 4.3 CHANGING THE BLADE HOLDER Before removing a blade holder make sure the blade has been removed or guarded (dependent upon type). Loosen both of the small knurled knobs A by about two turns, raise the blade holder to align the knobs with holes in the blade holder then pull towards you to release. Reverse the procedure to attach a blade holder to the cutting head.
4.4 Operation 4.4 INSERTING THE GRAPHIK BLADE AND SETTING THE DEPTH Remove the blade clamping plate B by undoing the large black clamping screw C, if there is a blade already in the holder it will come away with the magnetic clamping plate B. You will notice the blade depth adjuster with the small black knob is free to slide along its slot and the raised pip on its underside locates in the small hole in the GRAPHIK blade.
4.5 Operation 4.5 The VA (vertical action) cutting head holds two cutters which can be changed and used independently of each other. Each of the standard GRAPHIK blade holders can be set to cut at different depths and in either direction by simply adjusting or flipping the blade over in the holder. You can also push or pull the cutting head to suit your own comfort.
4.6 Operation 4.6 THE ROTARY CUTTER The Rotary Blade Holder supplied with the machine is used to cut textiles, thin papers and other flimsy materials, it uses a circular blade to press down onto the surface of the textile which is held over a plastic strip embedded in the base of the machine. The red plastic blade guard protects the blade and makes it safe to handle, however, be very careful as the blade is very sharp.
4.7 Operation 4.7 USING THE ROTARY BLADE CUTTER Position the material to be cut on the machine and lower the cutter bar. Rotate the safety guard grip clockwise to reveal the blade. Apply downward pressure to the blade holder whilst drawing the cutting blade along the material in one continuous motion. Some materials will cut better if a harder plastic base is used in place of the plastic strip embedded in the machine.
4.8 Operation 4.8 CHANGING THE ROTARY BLADE ■ The circular blades are extremely sharp - wear protective gloves and handle with care. Unscrew the clamping knob H to release the clamp plate then carefully remove the blade with the red guard and the blade centre boss. Separate the blade E from the red guard F and push out the magnetic centre boss G, be extremely careful, the point of a pencil can be used to help push the boss free of the blade.
4.9 Operation 4.9 MEDIUM DUTY BLADE HOLDER I Fitting the blade. Remove the magnetic blade guide by releasing the blade clamping knob I. Place blade onto the guide ensuring the blade notches are properly located and the back face of the blade is lying flat on the guide. Lower the blade guide into position feeding the blade behind the clamping bar. Adjust the height of the blade guide to give the correct blade depth and tighten the blade clamping screw I.
5.1 Maintenance 5.1 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION It is good practice to keep a dust sheet over the cutter if it is not to be used for extended periods. In any event regularly clean it with a dry cloth, to remove any stubborn stains use a cloth dampened with a little water/detergent. Should the cutting head slideway require lubrication use a silicon spray or impregnated sponge.
