Instructions / Assembly

4 Operating the FSC
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4.5 Making a Cut or Score Line with the FSC
Please refer to “Cutting Tools and Substrates,” beginning on page 18 for specific information on
the substrate you are cutting.
♦ Note: All cutting and scoring is done with a smooth downward stroke.
A. Creating a Cut Line
1. Grasp the handle of the Cutting Head.
2. Depress the Thumb Lever to raise the “Knife” Blade.
3. Pull the Cutting Head up above your material.
4. Position the Blade on top of the substrate, release the Thumb Lever, and pull down in a
continuous movement until the Cutting Head is returned to its resting position.
♦ Note: Some materials may require a slower downward motion. Please consult
“Cutting Techniques for Various Substrates” on pages 20-22.
B. Using a Blade to Create a Score Line
♦ Note: For harder substrates, follow the instructions for “Scoring Fracture-
Sensitive Material,” Section 3.3 on page 21 or “Proper Glass Scoring and
Breaking Techniques” on page 22.
1. Grasp the handle of the Cutting Head.
2. Depress the Thumb Lever to raise the Blade.
3. Position the Blade so it is resting on top of the material.
4. Ease up on the Thumb Lever, but do not release it all the way. This allows the Blade to be
in contact with the material, but not to completely cut through.
5. Pull down in a continuous movement until the Cutting Head is returned to its resting position.
4.6 Locking the Rocker Arm
The Rocker Arm Locking Pin secures the Blade in the
cutting position. To ensure a consistent cut, it is
recommended that the Rocker Arm Locking Pin be
enabled on all final cutting passes.
A. To Lock
1. Move the Cutting Head above the top of the
substrate.
2. Locate the silver Rocker Arm Locking Pin
on the right side of the Cutting Head.
3. Push it in to the left to lock the blade in the
forward position; pull out to unlock.