WINONS WFC-0001 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Electric Styrofoam Cutting Tool User Manual

WINONS WFC-0001 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Electric Styrofoam Cutting Tool

USER MANUAL FOAM CUTTER WFC – 0001

• Read the manual
• Wear face mask
• Wear eye protection
• Wear protective gloves
• Caution very hot

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Features

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Stay alert, do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by children under 12 years old without adult supervision.
• Use protective mask. The smoke from foam cutting can be harmful for your health, that’s why always wear a mask while working, a good respirator type with strong protection would be a great choice. Use an electric fan to draw the fumes away from you. Work in the open air if possible or in well-ventilated rooms.
• Wear protective gloves in order to escape burning bare skin.
• Burns can occur from touching the hot cutting wire when it is at normal operating temperature. The Engraving Tip stays very hot for several minutes after the tool is turned off. To reduce risk of burns never touch any metal parts of a hot tool.

Application of The Device
This device is created to apply patterns and designs on a wide variety of foam types

• Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
• Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)
• Pearl Cotton
• Sponge
• KT board
• Cellular glass

Operations Before Use

• Open the packaging and remove the device from the box.
• Remove the protective foil and transport protection.
• Check if all the parts of the kit are in the package.
• Check if the device is damaged during the transportation. If any problem is revealed, contact us via email to arrange repair or replacement.

GENERAL USER INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all the instructions before starting.
• Always make sure you keep the tool out of the reach and away from children. Tips are very hot and can easily burn the skin.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Working with sufficient quantity and quality of light is essential to reach a good result.
• Draw the design on the foam or cut a pattern, pin it to the foam and make a rough trace of the pattern then remove it.
• Choose the tip and insert into handle, make sure the position is secured.
• Do not forget to turn the unit off whenever you leave it in order to avoid a fire hazard, also, it will prolong the life of the tool and it will serve you longer.
• Never set the tool down while it is turned on. Open the heat-safe metal stand and tape to your workplace, which must be flat, stable and heat resistance surface. The tool should always rest on the stand.
• Do not touch the tip of the tool, even if you’ve just switched it on, as the tips are very hot.
• Make sure the tip has been installed correctly. Be careful not to use excessive force while fixing the tips in order to avoid damaging the tool.
• Turn the tool off when changing the tip.
• Cutting wire is the only user serviceable part. Use only our replacement wire included in the package or use dia. 0.19mm resistance wire, as installing a wrong kind of cutting wire can destroy the safety transformer or lead to an increased fire risk and further consequential damages.
• During the working process, make sure you are in a comfortable and relaxed position to avoid pains in arms, head, neck and back. If you begin to feel stress in the back of your neck, change your sitting position, or adjust the height of your seat.
• To clean the tool avoid all the methods that are not listed in the section how to care and clean the tool.
• Use a test piece of foam to check the heat and to practice different tips.

Tips and Their Uses

• Hot   Wire Tip – Heats up in 5 seconds up to 171°C-196°C. The tip is designed to cut straight lines and curves and to sculpt edges of large pieces. You can reach perfect smooth and even cutting with hot wire.
• Holing Tip – Heats up in 30 seconds up to 223°C-262°C. This tip is perfect for creating more detailed design cutting.
• Engraving Tip – Heats up in 30 seconds up to 472°C-537°C. The engraving tip can be used to create patterns and designs in the foam surface. It engraves to a specified depth you want to reach. You can reach the ideal depth of engraving by controlling applied pressure.

HOW TO CARE AND CLEAN TIPS

• Keeping your foam cutting tool clean is mandatory if you want to reach a good result and make the process of cutting easier.
• Here are the most effective ways to clean the tips:
  • Clean hot wire by just gently wiping it against a cloth or paper towel while the foam is in a melted state. It’s the only recommended way to clean the wire. If it starts not to cut as good as it used to, it means that you need to change the wire.
  • You can clean the tips with acetone, but do it when the tips are cold.
  • Sandpaper – it can be used to remove remains of melted foam from the hot-knife and engraving tips. This method is pretty easy and can be done frequently. We recommend using 320 grit paper to avoid damaging the tips.
  • Steel wool – an easy way to clean the tips of your kit without any difficulties.
  • Knife Method – another simple method to clean the tips and remove the remains of the foam buildup is using a knife.
  • Jeweler’s Rouge – this is not as quick and easy as the other methods, but it’s safer and really effective for tips.
  • Polishing Burr – it is one of the best ways to reach a deep clean result. But in this case, you need to be extremely careful in order not to over polish the tips as this may cause thinning over time.

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