Rotary cutter manual

This parts book contains exploded parts views and product codes for every component of the gyramor rotary cutter. An absolute must if you are rebuilding, taking apart, or purchasing a part for your JD gyramor rotary cutter.

This is the complete operator's manual for the John Deere gyramor rotary cutter. This owner's manual contains information on operating, adjusting, maintaining and troubleshooting for your JD gyramor rotary cutter. This is the complete operator's manual for the John Deere rotary cutter. This owner's manual contains information on operating, adjusting, maintaining and troubleshooting for your JD rotary cutter.

This is the complete parts catalog for the John Deere 15A and 16A rotary chopper. This parts book contains exploded parts views and product codes for every component of the 15A and 16A rotary chopper. An absolute must if you are rebuilding, taking apart, or purchasing a part for your JD rotary chopper. If the blade is too far away, the cut will be uncontrolled and wobbly. If the blade is on the ruler, you could seriously cut your ruler hand. Always apply a constant, even pressure both on your ruler and on your cutter when cutting.

You can cut through more than one layer, but I never cut through more than 3 or 4 layers at a time. If this line is just OFF the fabric you will miss a thread or two.

For long strips, move your hand up the ruler as you cut. I use a 45 mm rotary cutter for my straight lines. It cuts easily through multiple layers of fabric.

A rotary cutter can handle different types of fabric without causing shifting or distortion in pattern lines, which can occur with scissors. Cutting with a rotary cutter significantly reduces fraying while cutting. Plus, the rotary cutter rolls right through slippery or stretchy fabrics like silk, satin and knits more smoothly than sewing shears, which can hack at the material and leave behind jagged edges.

I find that I have much greater control and go faster than with scissors. The rotary cutter cuts without shifting things around, so it's easy to get a perfect edge. I hate pinning and cutting with scissors I even got a blister once from cutting, and my hand ached. Cutting is my least favorite step in sewing, so anything that makes it easier is a plus. A rotary cutter allows me to simply lay out my pattern, put down some pattern weights, then cut cut cut! Use medium sized or small rotary cutters like the 18 or 28mm for curved cuts, tight corners, and trimming seams.

You can accidentally cut the pattern, and if you want to use your pattern several times, it might degrade. I take this risk because: 1. I never cut the original patterns up.

You never know if you want to use them in another size. I always hope I will need a smaller size next season :- I usually copy the size I want on pattern paper.

And 3. Change your blades regularly! Blade sizes: The most common sizes of blades are 18mm, 28mm, 45mm, and 60mm. Remember that each rotary cutter is created for a specific blade size. So when you are looking for extra blades, be sure to get those that correspond to the size of your cutter.

To replace the blade : turn the rotary cutter over in the palm of your hand and remove the nut from the back. Then remove the washer and put it on your mat in a cowboy hat position. Pull the metal bolt from the center of the rotary cutter and remove the plastic ring. Replace it with a new, sharper blade. Put the ring and the bolt back in the handle. Replace the washer, making sure that it is seated properly. Replace the nut, and screw it in fingertight.

Our quilt bloggers use their cutters in almost every project they do, so scroll down to watch and learn. Also want to use them for garment sewing? Take a look at this post , where An uses a cutter to cut the pattern pieces for a little skirt for her daughter.

Ask or Order by Phone Menu 0 Cart. An Item was Added to Cart. These are my rotary cutters. Rulers also come in different sizes, brands, straight, and curved.

You can also get a non-slip one. Pattern Weights can be used to hold fabric in place and further increase the accuracy of your cutting. You can buy them in your sewing store or you can look for heavy items that you have on hand. Safety gloves. Yes… a rotary cutter is basically a razor blade wheel. So you need to be extremely careful when handling it. If you only put one glove on, put it on the hand you are not cutting with.

Spare blades Just like with machine needles, you need to have a little stock of blades. If a blade turns out to be too dull for your project, you want to have a new one at hand. Safety first This is how you hold a cutter:.