Brother CM100DM Adjusting the Blade Extension, Appropriate Blade Extension, Cutting Settings

Attaching the Material (Medium Weight Fabric

for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing) Follow the steps in “Attaching the Material (Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing)” on page 15.

Peeling Off the Material (Medium Weight Fabric

for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing) Follow the instructions in “Peeling Off the Material (Lightweight Fabric for Any Use Other Than Quilt Piecing)” on page 17.

Adjusting the Blade Extension

The appropriate blade extension differs depending on the material type and thickness. Before installing the holder in the carriage, turn the holder cap to adjust the blade extension, and then perform trial cutting. For details on trial cutting, see “Trial Cutting” on page 19.

■Appropriate Blade Extension

Adjust the blade extension to slightly exceed the thickness of the material that will be cut. Use the markings on the holder to make the adjustment.

a

c

b

aEnd of holder cap

bMaterial that will be cut

cLength of blade tip

Note

•Be careful that the blade does not extend too much. If there is too much of a blade extension, the material may not be cut cleanly and the mat will deteriorate quicker.

Cutting Settings

Use the following table to select the appropriate settings according to the material that will be cut.

Material Type	Blade	Scale	Pressure
		Setting	Setting
Lightweight paper	Standard	3	0
(vellum)
Heavy weight	Standard	4	0
paper (cardstock)
Lightweight fabric	Standard	4	4
(cotton fabric)
Heavy weight
fabric (1-mm-thick	Deep-cut	5	5
felt)

*Adjust the setting for “Cut Pressure” in the settings screen (page 23).

*Use a support sheet or contact sheet when you cut a piece of fabric out. For details, see “Mat and Cutting Blade Combinations” on page 12.

Note

•The settings indicated in the table are approximations. The setting will differ depending on the type and thickness of the material to be cut. Be sure to perform a trial cutting first.

■Adjusting the Cutting Blade

aWith the reference line on the holder facing toward you, fully turn the cap to the right to extend the blade tip to its maximum.

a

b

aReference line

bExtend the blade tip to its maximum.

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