Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount

When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting material with thin carrier paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the amount of blade extension. Turn the cap portion of the blade holder to adjust the amount of blade extension.

The amount of blade extension () is 0 mm () at minimum and 2.5 mm (98.42 mil) () at maximum. An adjustment of 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) can be made by rotating the cap one full turn.

Rough estimate for the amount of blade extension:

Set the amount of blade extension () to an amount that is the sum of the thickness of the material portion () and half () the thickness of the carrier paper ().

MEMO If you are cutting perforated lines in material without carrier paper, set the amount of blade extension () so that when the cutter pierces the material (), the blade extends slightly. Pushing the blade out too far will damage the blade and blade protector and hasten their deterioration, so exercise caution.