subject: Maintaining Paper Cutters [print this page] There are many benefits you can take from a paper cutter. This is a tool that is very beneficial to have. It is useful for your both office and home.
In the usage of a paper cutter, unfortunately, sometimes you will get the frustrating experience. The experience happens when you find that your cutter has dull blade or needs more maintenance. That is why, if you own the cutter, you should take care of its maintenance regularly. To maintain it, you should sharpen the blades, keep the cutter in the top, and avoid the ragged edges of paper that are not cut appropriately.
For the regular maintenance of the cutter, you should read its instruction manual. You can get the instruction manual when you purchase it. Then, after reading the manual, you can follow the directions about how to maintain the cutter.
You should also keep the cutter indoors on a flat, level, sturdy surface. If you want to move it, you can lift it by the bottom, not by the handle of cutting blade.
In addition, you should also keep it clean. It is suggested for you not to cut paper with paint or wet glue on it.
Also, you should not cut a stack of paper or cardboard that is too thick for the paper cutter. It can make the blades dull. Also, you should not use the cutter to cut materials like fabric or metal.
To clean the cutter, it is recommended for you to wipe it regularly with a damp cloth. Most importantly, you should take the blades to a professional sharpener of knife once a year.
