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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of our brand new Tangerine die cutting machine! If you are a regular user
of Tonic Studios products you will know that we pride ourselves on producing tools that give a crisp, clean
cut and provide the professional finish your craft projects deserve.
Your Tangerine has been designed with the exact same emphasis on quality & ease of use that we have
traditionally brought to our punches, dies, scissors and guillotines so we are confident you will enjoy using
your new purchase.
We’ve tried to think of everything - so your Tangerine comes with all the plates and mats you need
to both cut and emboss with your favourite Tonic Studios dies and emboss using your Tonic Studios
embossing folders.
Thank you for your continued support - we hope you enjoy
using your Tangerine as much as we enjoyed designing it.
Kind regards,
Your Tonic Studios Team.
Look out for our
Tangerine Carry Bag
- not included
What you get
Inside the box you will find the following...
Your very own Tangerine, the die cutting machine from Tonic Studios.
A handle and hex key (for tightening). Your Tangerine comes with the handle fully attached and you may never need
your hex key - but keep it safe just in case!
Four plates and an embossing mat.
- An orange die cutting plate
- A green die embossing plate
- A raspberry embossing folder plate
- A white top plate
- A green embossing mat
Handle
Your Tangerine comes with the handle fully attached and
secured but a hex key is supplied for use in the unlikely
event that the handle comes loose over time. Re-attaching a
loosened or detached handle couldn’t be easier:
Slot the handle onto the roller axle - see below picture.
Locate the hex keyhole on the side of the handle.
Use the hex key to tighten the handle to prevent the handle
from detaching.
Rotating Stand
We’ve added a foot to the die machine to add stability when
die cutting. To use the foot simply do the following...
Turn the Tangerine upside down.
Using the metal ring twist anticlockwise to loosen. (The
tightening nut can also be turned with a 6mm hex key
- not supplied).
Twist the foot 90º in either direction, you should feel the foot
lock into position.
Using the metal ring again, tighten the foot by turning
clockwise.
Return the foot to initial position to save space when storing
and transporting.
Tip: The base also contains two spare rubber feet just
in case you lose any.
How to use the plates and mats
Place your Tangerine on a clear flat surface allowing ample space for your layer plates to feed through uninterrupted.
It is important that the plates are used in the correct order. Using the wrong combination may result in damaging your
machine or not creating the desired effect. The plates are colour coded for ease of use.
Orange
Die cutting plate
Green
Die embossing plate
and embossing mat
Raspberry
Embossing folder plate
White
Top plate
Tip: Lightly brush your embossing mat with talcum powder before using for the
very first time. This prevents your card sticking to the mat whilst embossing.
Tip: Make sure the white top plate is always at the top, this way you can place
your die where you need on the paper.
Die Cutting
Embossing a Die
Embossing Folder
White top plate
Die
Sharp edge facing down
(into the card)
Your choice of card
(for best results use 240gsm)
Orange die cutting plate
Tip: Some intricate dies may not cut
in one pass. If necessary rotate your
die and card 90° and cut again.
Additionally, embossing your die cut
shapes can aid stubborn cuts.
White top plate
Die
Sharp edge facing down
(into the card)
Your choice of card
(for best results use 240gsm)
Green embossing mat
Green die embossing plate
White top plate
Embossing folder with card inside
(for best results use 240gsm)
Raspberry embossing plate
Note: Embossing folders differ in
design complexity and plate thickness.
Sometimes experimentation is required
but you should never force a stiff plate
combination through your Tangerine!
If your embossing folder combination
is breaking your card consider using
the green plate to replace the white top
plate. If the embossed result is weak
consider using the green plate and mat
to replace the white top plate.
After care
Cautions
Please be aware of the following hazards before using the machine.
Your Tangerine is heavy. Use only on a sturdy, flat surface.
Store out of the reach of children. The Tangerine is not a toy.
The Tangerine is designed for home and recreational use.
Make sure the plates are stacked correctly, not doing so may result in damaging
your machine.
If you are having difficulties running your plates through the machine, reverse the handle to remove
the plates and double check your plate combination. Never force your plates through your Tangerine.
Your Tangerine may on occasion leak small amounts of bearing oil onto your plates – this is normal. Immediately
clean the affected plate and the Tangerine roller cavity with a dry cloth to protect your card from staining.
To ensure the Tangerine continues to work optimally, please make sure you
follow the correct after care.
Store the Tangerine in a safe place (away from children).
Clean the casing of the machine with a damp cloth and do not use
cleaning products.
To prolong the life of the plates, use both sides and remove any debris
after cutting.
If the handle begins to squeak, apply a drop of household lubricant to the
metal bearings on the outside of the handle.
Tonic Studios UK Ltd
PO Box 302
Bridgend
CF31 9HZ
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Tonic Studios USA
1101 S Acacia Ave
Ripon
CA 95366