Woodland 14402 Hot Wire Foam Cutter 230v (UK)

RoHS Compliant Hot Wire Foam Cutter Learn how to make clean, precise cuts on SubTerrain white foam products. It heats instantly and leaves no mess. Use only special nichrome replacement wire. We recommend using the Foam Cutter on SubTerrain white foam only to avoid the emission of toxic fumes. SubTerrain Demonstration See a brief demonstration of the products available in the SubTerrain Lightweight Layout System and the advantages of using the foam System instead of plywood for a layout base. Build a Layout Fast and Easy Learn how to build a model railroad layout in five easy steps with the revolutionary SubTerrain Lightweight Layout System. Modifying Risers and Inclines Learn to bevel, widen, narrow and bank Risers and Inclines to fir the tracking and road requirements of your layout. Can I use a Hot Wire Foam Cutter to cut my Track-Bed? No, do not cut the Track-Bed with a Hot Wire Foam Cutter. This may emit toxic fumes. Can I use the Hot Wire Foam Cutter with other kinds of foam? We recommend using the Hot Wire Foam Cutter with Risers, Inclines/Declines, Profile Boards, Foam Sheets, Modeling Sheets, Road Riser, and Support Panels. Using the Hot Wire Foam Cutter on products other than what is listed is not recommend. Toxic fumes may be omitted. Can your Foam Sheets be carved? Yes, they can be carved with a Hot Wire Foam Cutter, Foam Knife or other hobby knife. I've just purchased a hot wire foam cutter, but it's not working. Any suggestions as to what I might do to be sure it's assembled correctly? If the bows and wire are not installed properly, the cutter will not heat. We suggest reinstalling the bows and wire according to the following instructions. Install Bows - Insert one of the bows into one of the guide holes on the handle. Press the bow down until the spring engages. The bend in the bow and the top of the guide should be level. Hold the bow in place and tighten the thumb screw. Repeat with other bow. When both bows are installed they resemble an American football goalpost. Make sure thumbscrews are not overly tightened. Install Wire - Start with a 6-inch piece of wire. Install wire with or without the collars. When installed, wire must be taut between bows. Without Collars - Wrap ends of wire several times around grooves in bows. Then, wrap the wire back around itself to secure. Collars - Thread one end of the wire through the small, center hole in a bow collar and extend it out the top hole, approximately 1-inch. Twist the wire tightly several times around long wire section and secure close to edge of collar. Thread the other end of the wire through center hole in opposite collar and secure in same manner. There should only be a single piece of wire between the bows. Make sure the wire is taut between the bows. To help get the wire tight, pull bows in slightly while securing the wire. To tighten loose wire, twist a collar slightly. Using the Cutter - Plug the unit in. Make sure the transformer is secure in the handle and it is plugged into a working outlet. IMPORTANT - The yellow button must be pushed firmly forward to heat the wire while cutting. The wire heats only when the yellow button is fully engaged. As a safety feature, the wire cools as soon as button is released, even the slightest amount. Make sure to maintain steady pressure. To ensure the bows and wire maintain the proper connection, make slow and steady cuts. Release yellow button when cut is complete.