Die-Cutting
Machine
Congratulations
on purchasing the MARK 5
Die-Cutting Machine made especially for
educators! We trust you will be pleased with the
time and money you’ll save cutting shapes for
curriculum-based materials, bulletin boards and
crafts. Proper use and care of the machine will
yield a lifetime of efficient cutting.
Setting Up Your MARK 5 Machine
How to Use the MARK 5 Machine
Step 1: Place die FOAM SIDE UP completely in tray, slightly
angling the die. Place paper or material on top of the die,
desired side down.
Step 2: Push die and tray until they meet roller. Turn handle in
the direction you want the die to go through the machine.
Remove die-cut shape and extra material. Place new material
on top of die and roll through the machine in opposite direction.
The box will include one MARK 5 Machine and
one die tray. No tools are required for assembly.
Remove machine from shipping carton and
place it on a flat, sturdy, non-skid surface.
Lower the sides of the machine and place
the die tray on the rollers. You’re ready
to start cutting.
Materials You Can Cut
The MARK 5 Machine and steel-rule dies cut
anything you can cut with scissors — only faster
and easier. The number of layers depends on
the material as well as the size and complexity
of the die design. It is best to start with fewer
layers and then add layers to test cutting
performance. Here are some materials you can
cut with the recommended maximum layers:
• Construction paper - 8
• Laminated paper - 4
Compatible Dies
The 12" cutting width fits AccuCut dies up to super jumbo
(10" x 15").
The MARK 5 machine is also compatible with Ellison SureCut
and ClearCrop dies that will fit in the 115/8" x 151/4" tray.
The machine is not recommended for dies with crease
blade for score lines or for cutting shapes for quilting,
note cards, bags or boxes due to slight skewing of
material during cutting.
• Chipboard - 1
• Fabric/Felt - 6
• Flexible magnet - 2
• Poly foam - 2
• Sandpaper - 6
• Sponge - 1
• Tag board - 3
• Vinyl - 2
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8843 S. 137th Circle Omaha, NE 68138 Toll-Free Tel 800-288-1670 Tel 402-934-1070
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Die-Cutting
Machine
MARK 5 Machine Tips
With proper use and maintenance your MARK 5 Machine will
be an investment you can depend on for decades.
• Place desired side of material face down on the die.
• To easily engage die and paper under roller, position the
die so a corner is pointed toward the roller.
• For best results, cut with die blades running under the roller
at an angle, so they cut like scissors. Die blades should not
be parallel to the roller.
• To extend the life of dies, keep scraps of paper, chipboard
and other material out of die tray.
•
If you see steel rule working its way out of the back of a die
this is caused by cutting thick materials or from paper or
other material being under the die when cutting. To repair
the die, lay the die foam side down on a towel or other
surface and use a rubber mallet to gently pound the blade
back into the die.
System Maintenance
The machine’s roller and die tray will need to be replaced
approximately once a year depending on use. We recommend
replacing these items at the same time.
•
You will notice that a new roller, found under the steel safety
guard, is black. As the machine is used, the steel-rule
blades in the dies cut into the roller. The roller wears down
with use and needs to be replaced when the roller turns
white and cutting performance is diminished.
•
The die tray also affects cutting performance and needs
to be replaced with use—dies and materials being cut put
pressure on the tray, causing it to bow. Replace your tray
when cutting performance is diminished, when you lay the
tray on a table and it does not lay flat or if tray center bows
in either direction. You may even hear a “popping” noise
while cutting. To extend life of tray, move dies to different
locations so one corner is always touching a side
of the tray.
Cleaning and Storage
Clean the MARK 5 Machine with a slightly
damp cloth only. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on the machine. Fold up sides
when machine is not in use for easy storage
or to provide more room to work.
MARK 5 Machine
Replacement Parts
MARK 5 and MARK IV Roller/Tray Kit
410000 1 Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55
You Save $10
410000-5 5 Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260
Save an additional 5%
MARK 5 and MARK IV Roller
404310K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
MARK 5 and MARK IV Die Tray
406100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Warranty
The AccuCut MARK 5 Machine is backed with a three-year
warranty, excluding rollers and die trays. We promise the
machine will be free from defects in material or workmanship
when used as directed. If you experience
a manufacturing
defect, AccuCut will repair or replace the machine at no charge.
Warranty does not cover use in a manufacturing setting or
improper use.
©2017 AccuCut
8843 S. 137th Circle Omaha, NE 68138 Toll-Free Tel 800-288-1670 Tel 402-934-1070
Fax 402-939-0304
E-Mail info @ accucut.com
AccuCut.com
Item AC5500I