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1. fabric cutter Welcome to the most innovative and efficient tool Welcome to the AccuQuilt GO family We are thrilled you made the choice to save time cutting with our products The AccuQuilt GO Baby Fabric Cutter is a fast accurate and easy portable cutting system that allows quilters to cut as much as 90 faster than traditional cutting methods Your new GO Baby fabric cutter will GO wherever you go Take it to classes guild meetings retreats and quilting bees Spend less time cutting so you can do more of what you love quilting and fabric crafting Read this manual carefully to learn how to use and maintain your AccuQuilt GO Baby fabric cutter properly Place die on cutter FOAM SIDE UP Push die fabric and mat firmly Place fabric on top of die Place against roller Turn handle in cutting mat on top of fabric direction you want the die to go To conserve fabric cover only the shape you want to cut not the entire die board For asymmetrical shapes place fabric pattern side up if you want the shape to look exactly Remove mat die cut shape and like the shape on the die excess fabric Add new fabric and Place fabric pattern side down cutting mat on top of die Repeat if you want the shape to be a process from opposite side No need mirror image of the shape on to handle die between cuts the die for accurately cutting fabric Cutter Tips g Make sure cutter lays on a flat baby S2. by alternating the sides when cutting Replace mat when cutting performance of die is reduced or mat shows excessive wear Do not use warped cutting mats Cutter Care amp Maintenance For best results keep your GO Baby fabric cutter clean and lint free To clean the cutter inside and out use a clean soft dry cloth Avoid abrasives solvents and spray cleaners If necessary wipe with a damp cloth then polish with a dry cloth Use canned air to clean lint from roller area The GO Baby fabric cutter does not have replacement parts Die Care amp Maintenance Use adhesive lint roller to clean lint and thread from dies After each use b b m remove threads imbedded between A 0 blades and foam It s normal for threads to get caught where blades meet in a die Remove with tweezers or die pick Die blades never need to be sharpened Limited One Year Warranty We promise your personal AccuQuilt GO Baby fabric cutter will be free from defects in material or workmanship when used as directed If you experience a manufacturing defect within one year of purchase AccuQuilt will repair or replace the cutter at no charge Improper use excessive wear and tear caused by commercial use and or damage caused by the user will void the warranty This warranty covers only the cutting unit not mats or dies To receive a replacement unit return the cutter to the place you purchased It Find GO products at retail store
3. cs are woven in two directions lengthwise and crosswise grains Although we have two directional grains there are three grain lines crosswise grain SEN S selvage First the lengthwise grain warp threads runs parallel to the selvages It s the strongest grain in your fabric and has very little stretch This is how your yardage Grain of Fabric comes off the bolt Because it is the grain with the least stretch whenever possible orient your fabric on the lengthwise grain as you place it on your GO die to achieve the most accurate cuts Fabric should be laid on your dies on the lengthwise grain Ule13 S M 1SU The crosswise grain weft threads runs at a right angle to the selvages t has more stretch than the lengthwise grain The bias grain runs on a 457 angle to the selvages t has the most stretch so it distorts easily You must be extremely careful when handling the bias Cutting on the bias grain will distort your cuts Although perfect for making bias tape and selected bindings like scalloped edges It is best to avoid cutting on the bias as much as possible The lengthwise grain and crosswise grain are both referred to as the Straight Grain or Straight of Grain Identifying your Grain If you are using scraps or if the selvage has been removed here is a quick tip to identify the grain line Grasp the fabric along one grain with both hands and give it a couple of sharp tugs and listen to the
4. o the fact that it will affect the performance of your die Fabric Tips e Cut shapes from fabric remnants and scraps Great for using up stash e For fast appliqu apply fusible web to fabric then cut shapes with dies e Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch e Test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct AccuQuilt cannot take responsibility for fabric cutting errors GO Dies AccuQuilt offers many dies of different shapes and sizes for your projects Visit accuquilt com to see our full selection of GO fabric cutting dies The GO Baby fabric cutter accommodates four of the die sizes The 10 x 10 and 10 x 24 die sizes do not work in the GO Baby fabric cutter To save you more time some dies with curved piecing seams feature notches to align fabric easily Many piecing dies also feature dog eared corners to aid in alignment and pre cutting GO Die Tips e With some fabrics after cutting threads will remain where die blades meet Snip threads with scissors e Use cutting mat size that matches the die board size you are using e Do not cut with blades parallel to the roller e To conserve fabric align fabric to edge of shape not edge of die board or only over the shapes you need GO Cutting Mats GO cutting mats are specially formulated for use with GO cutters Store mats flat and avoid direct sunlight You can extend the life of your mat
5. s and accuquilt com Visit accuquilt com to find an authorized retailer near you GO Baby Tote GO Die Storage Rack Keep your GO Baby in excellent Vinyl covered wire rack holds condition and make it easier to take eight dies and mats keeping with you when you re on the GO them upright and supported AccuQuilt Product Specialists available 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST Monday Friday 888 258 7913 Find GO at retail stores and www accuquilt com accuquilt Besa
6. sound it makes Then grasp along the other grain and tug again The snapping sound made by the lengthwise grain will be slightly higher pitched than the crosswise grain sound Try it It works Cutting Layers The GO Baby fabric cutter will cut up to six layers of a wide variety of fabrics The number of layers you can cut depends on the type of material and the intricacy of the die Always begin with fevver layers and build up AccuQuilt recommends the following for the most common fabrics e Cotton Start with two layers and build up e Flannel Maximum of two layers Cotton with fusible web Fusible webbing is considered a layer so start with one layer and build up Test Cutting amp Fabric Shrinkage We recommend that you test cut your fabric first If you re cutting many layers be sure to test cut each number of layers to ensure the integrity of the cuts are maintained before cutting entire quilts or many pieces All fabrics have residual shrinkage When cutting on the lengthwise grain you may still experience some shrinkage or stretch because of the characteristic of the fabric If you still experience cutting Inconsistencies we recommend trying the following tip Sandwich a piece of clean white paper on top of the fabric but before the cutting mat and roll the die through the cutter Don t worry It s perfectly fine to cut some paper with your fabric cutter Frequent paper cutting is not recommended due t
7. urface If not level dies might not pass through properly For best results use on hard clean Surface so rubber feet can grip and hold cutter in place If cutter lifts while cutting you may be attempting to cut too many layers or material may not be suitable for cutting If die should jam it is a result of too many cutting layers To remove first attempt to roll the handle in the opposite direction Gently work the die from under the rollers Never force a die through Carry the GO Baby fabric cutter in a closed position when moving to a new location IMPORTANT While operating keep hands and fingers away from rollers to avoid harm Do not allow children to operate cutter unattended Use only with approved GO fabric cutting dies designed specifically for this cutter Die blades are covered with foam for your protection Handle with care Never place anything including extra mats fabric or shims under dies while cutting Always use cutting mat Do not attempt to cut into steel roller Doing so will damage the dies and void the warranty Fabric Cutting Tips The type of fabric and the way you put your fabric on the GO fabric cutting dies can affect the accuracy of your cut At AccuQuilt we know that Better Cuts Make Better Quilts and a quick important lesson in fabric grain will ensure that your cuts are accurate and easy to assemble Fabric grain refers to the way threads are woven Fabri
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