CM650W
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How to attach the material to the mat
The cutting mats used by this machine have been redeveloped with a different design, type, function, etc.
For details, refer to Important information about Mat.
After preparing the mat and sheet (when cutting fabric) appropriate for the material, attach the material to the mat.
For the mat and sheet appropriate for the material, see Mat and Material Combinations.
Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attaching it.
Check for the following when testing attaching the material.
- The color does not come off the material when it is peeled off.
- The material is not torn or deformed when it is peeled off.
If any problems occur when testing attaching, use different material.
Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper. Since the standard mat has a high adhesive strength, materials may remain stuck to the mat, causing the mat to become unusable.
Attach the material to the mat’s adhesive side.
Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.
The mat does not have a top and bottom. It can be inserted into the feed slot from either end.
Firmly attach all of the material to the mat so that there are no wrinkles and no part can curl off.
Otherwise, curls in the material may become caught when the mat is inserted.
If the mat is dirty, clean it. For details, see Cleaning the Mat.
After cutting the material, use a spatula to slowly peel off the paper.
(1) Spatula |
(1) Standard mat
(2) Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (white backing) |
Iron the specially designed contact sheet to the back of fabrics for any use other than quilt piecing, and then attach them to the standard mat.
The double-faced adhesive type of the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet reinforces the fabric and enables any pattern to be cut easily, including appliqués.
The sheet cannot be removed once it has been attached to the back of fabrics. For quilt piecing, use the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet and avoid using the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet.
The contact sheet may not adhere to a fabric surface that is so rough that the two surfaces cannot be heat-set to adhere to each other.
(1) Pattern to be cut
(2) Cutting line of sheet (3) Margin of 2 cm or more |
With the glossy side of the contact sheet facing down, place it on the wrong side of the fabric.
Be sure to first iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles. Before placing the contact sheet on the fabric, make sure that the fabric has been allowed to cool after ironing.
(1) Glossy side of contact sheet
(2) Wrong side of fabric |
Evenly iron the entire contact sheet to affix it to the wrong side of the fabric.
With the iron on a medium temperature setting (140 to 160 °C (284 °F to 320 °F)), press each part of the sheet for about 20 seconds (the length of time differs depending on the material).
Be sure to apply pressure on the top of the backing and push out any air between the sheet and fabric.
(1) Backing |
Peel off the backing from the contact sheet.
Before peeling off the backing, allow all parts to cool.
(1) Contact sheet (2) Backing |
With the side of the fabric that the contact sheet is attached to facing down, attach the material to the mat from its edges.
Slowly attach the material from its edges so that no air is trapped between it and the mat.
Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.
Firmly attach all of the material to the mat so that there are no wrinkles and no part can curl off.
Otherwise, curls in the material may become caught when the mat is inserted.
After cutting the material, use a spatula to peel off the fabric together with the attached contact sheet.
(1) Pattern that was cut out
(2) Contact sheet (3) Spatula |
Do not place anything heated on the fabric attached with a contact sheet. Adhesive will permeate any other pieces of fabric around.
Place a cutout on a base fabric and apply pressure on the top of the cutout using an iron. (The contact sheet may not adhere well to some fabrics.) Hand or machine stitch to ensure that the cutout stays in place.
(1) Base fabric (2) Cutout with a contact sheet |
Notice on Use of Iron-on Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheet
Store the contact sheet at room temperature and in a location not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
(1) Standard mat (2) High tack adhesive fabric support sheet |
Use the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet to attach fabrics for quilt piecing to the standard mat.
These sheets should only be used with patterns that have a seam allowance. The high tack adhesive fabric support sheet can be repeatedly used until their adhesive strength has decreased. (Once the support sheet has been peeled off the mat, it can no longer be used.)
(1) Glossy side of support sheet |
Place the support sheet within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side of the mat.
If the sheet extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.
(1) Backing (2) Adhesive |
Before attaching the material to the mat, use a corner of the adhesive side of the mat to test attaching it. If any problems occur when testing attaching, use different material.
Be sure to first iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles.
Place the material within the attaching area (grid area) on the adhesive side. If the material extends from the attaching area, it may be damaged by the feed rollers when the mat is fed.
Firmly move the spatula handle across the surface of the fabric to remove any wrinkles and firmly attach the fabric to the mat.
(1) Spatula |
After cutting the material, use a spatula to slowly peel off just the fabric. Try not to peel off the support sheet.
(1) Fabric cut out
(2) Support sheet remaining on mat (3) Spatula |
Notice on Use of High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet