Brother CM100DM operation manual Care and Maintenance, Cleaning the Mat, Cleaning the Holder

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

■Cleaning the Mat

Cuttings and cut edges of patterns attached to the mat may reduce the mat’s adhesive strength and prevent correct operation. Periodically clean the mat. Using the included spatula, lightly scrape off any cuttings attached to the mat.

Use commercially available tweezers to remove any fabric threads attached to the mat.

Clean the dotted marks on the mat and their surrounding area.

Note

•Do not use alcohol or water to clean the mat.

•When the mat is not being used, clean it, and then store it with the protective sheet affixed. At that time, do not affix the protective sheet while the mat is damp. Otherwise, the mat’s adhesive strength will decrease.

•Do not fold or bend the mat to store it.

•Store the mat at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

•If the mat no longer has any adhesive strength, replace it with a new one. For details on optional mats, see “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES” on page 66.

■Cleaning the Holder

If material cuttings, lint or dust accumulate in the holder, it may not operate correctly. Clean the holder after every use.

aTwist off the holder cap to remove it.

bUsing a commercially available brush, clean off cuttings, lint and dust.

Specifically clean off lint and dust around the blade. If lint and dust accumulate between the blade and holder, the blade may no longer rotate or the cutting quality may become poor.

cAttach the holder cap to the holder.

For details on attaching the holder cap, see “Installing” on page 57.

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