Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATIONS
FIRST STEPS
The following procedures describe basic operations, from preparing the material to performing trial cutting.
1. Selecting the Mat Appropriate for the Material....................................P.13 2. Attaching the material to the mat..........................................................P.16 3. Selecting the Blade Appropriate for the Material................................P.23 4. Installing the Holder in the Machine......................................................P.24 5. Trial Cutting (Test Cut)............................................................................P.25
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Selecting the Mat Appropriate for the Material
Refer to the following table and the “Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations” on page 14 for the appropriate mat and sheet for fabric cutting according to the material to be used for cutting or drawing. Depending on the machine model, some accessories listed in the chart may not be included. In that case, they must be purchased separately.
Sheet for fabric cutting
Mat
Use one of the following sheets when cutting fabric.
Standard tack adhesive mat
Our standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength for use with cutting. * Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper. Since the standard tack adhesive mat has a high adhesive strength, materials may remain stuck to the mat, causing the mat to become unusable.
Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (white backing) (See page 17)
• Reinforces the fabric so that various patterns can be cut out. • Original texture may change because it remains attached to the back of fabric. * For use with the standard tack adhesive mat. * Do not place fabric backed with iron-on contact sheet directly onto a mat with high tack fabric support sheet. • For best results when cutting fabric, attach the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to the standard tack adhesive mat in order to increase the strength of the adhesive. • Depending on the shape, the pattern may not be cleanly cut.
Low tack adhesive mat
Low adhesive mat; suitable for copy paper and smooth paper.
High tack adhesive fabric support sheet (See page 20)
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