Replacing the Cutter Blade

When the cutter blade is blunt, the edge is chipped, or the cutting quality has deteriorated, replace with a new cutter blade.
WARNING

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.

Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

CAUTION:

Never touch the tip of the knife with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury. The cutting performance of the blade will also be impaired.

Procedure
  1. Open the Utility window.
    How to Open the Utility Window / Exit the Utility
  2. In the Replace Tools tab, click Replace Tools.
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    If the screen shown in the figure appears, open the front cover and replace the blade.
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  3. Remove the blade holder.
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  4. Replace the blade.
    1. Press the pin (A).
    2. Remove the old blade (B).
    3. Install a new blade (C).
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  5. Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder.
    Failure to do this may adversely affect the cutting quality.
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  6. Firmly tighten the screw.
    Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.
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  7. Close the front cover.
    Click Close.

    Replacement is now completed.

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  8. Make adjustments for cutting.