Instruction Manual for Rotary Auto Blade Kit

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The rotary auto blade is designed to cut fabric without backing such as an iron on appliqué sheet. The rotary auto blade

makes it possible to cut delicate and stretch fabrics by minimizing the fraying of fabric edges.

The characteristics of the rotary auto blade make it suitable for cutting large patterns with few sharp angles.

Use the included activation card to activate this kit in CanvasWorkspace (Web) and download a recipe book and 63

patterns that allow you to create a variety of projects using different types of fabric. The downloaded patterns can be

imported into the machine and edited.

This kit is compatible only with the Brother ScanNCut DX cutting machine.

WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD.

* This kit is not a toy and not intended for use by children of any age. The protective caps of the holders are a choking

hazard. Do not allow children to put protective caps in their mouths.

• Before inserting the blade holder into the machine’s carriage, remove the protective cap.

• Do not allow the blade tip to contact your hands or fingers. Otherwise, injuries may result.

● The rotary auto blade is suitable for cutting materials up to 1 mm thick. The cutting results depend on the material,

cutting mat, shape of the pattern and condition of the blade.

● For detailed instructions on using the cutting machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it.

● The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.

● The screens shown in this manual may differ from the actual ones.

Make the following preparations before using this kit.

1. Update the software of the cutting machine to the latest version (ver. 1.60 or later).

For detailed instructions on updating the machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it.

Rotary Auto Blade Kit

About This Kit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions

Preparations

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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EN Rotary Auto Blade Kit About This Kit The rotary auto blade is designed to cut fabric without backing such as an iron on appliqué sheet. The rotary auto blade makes it possible to cut delicate and stretch fabrics by minimizing the fraying of fabric edges. The characteristics of the rotary auto blade make it suitable for cutting large patterns with few sharp angles.
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Accessories After purchasing this kit, check the contents. A B Part name A Rotary auto blade holder (with blade*1 installed) B Activation card for access to 63 rotary auto blade designs *1 This blade is a consumable. When replacing the blade, purchase the optional accessory “Rotary Auto Blade (CADXBLDR1)”. To purchase optional accessory, contact the retailer where this kit was purchased.
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d Type in the activation code on the included activation card for access to 63 rotary auto blade designs, and then click [Activate]. • The uppercase letters “O” and “I” are not used in the activation code. • The activation code is valid for only one CanvasWorkspace login ID. The same activation code cannot be used again. e f g Select a registered cutting machine. When the activation confirmation message appears, check the information, and then click [Activate] if it is correct.
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j Click in the upper-right corner of the screen to download the ZIP file containing the 63 patterns and the recipe book. Memo • To download a single pattern, click it, select the transfer method from the screen shown below, and then transfer the pattern. At this time, the recipe book will not be downloaded. • In order to use “ScanNCut Transfer”, the wireless network connection settings must be specified on the machine.
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Retrieving a Pattern for the Rotary Auto Blade Onto the Machine and Cutting Use the rotary auto blade to cut a pattern downloaded from CanvasWorkspace. Memo • In order to use the rotary auto blade holder, it is necessary to update the software of the cutting machine to the latest version (ver.1.60 or later). For details on updating the machine, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it.
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Retrieving a Pattern on the Machine The procedure for retrieving a pattern from the batch-downloaded folder is described below. For details on other methods for retrieving patterns, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with it. This example shows the procedure for a quilt piecing pattern up to cutting. Refer to the recipe book included in the batch-downloaded folder for details on completing the project after cutting. a Attach the material to the mat appropriate for the material.
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g Group all patterns in the object editing screen. Memo • If the patterns are to be resized, change the settings as percentages (%) before specifying the seam allowance. Be sure to resize all pattern parts with the same settings. h Specify i Touch the seam allowance in the object editing screen. After specifying the settings, touch the “OK” key. to ungroup the patterns, and then touch the “OK” key.  If there is only one cutting pattern, skip to step k.
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Note • Before changing the layout, be sure to touch to “5”. k in the auto layout screen and make sure that the pattern interval is set Insert a pen into the pen holder, and then install the pen holder in the machine. Note • Before starting to draw, make sure that the scanner lever (on the left side of the machine) is set to “2”. l Select “Draw” in the preview screen, and then touch the “Start” key to draw the seam allowances and match marks.  When drawing is finished, the preview screen appears.
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Troubleshooting If this product stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems as well as the Brother support website (http://s.brother/cfoag/) before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or a Brother authorized service center. Cutting machine Symptom The “Start” key is not available. The material is not cleanly cut.
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Error Messages The following table lists some of the messages that may appear while the machine is operating as well as their corresponding solutions. Perform the necessary operation according to the instructions in the message or the solution described here. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or a Brother authorized service center. Cutting Machine Error Messages Error Messages This holder cannot be used.