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Post by ScrappyJac on Jul 13, 2015 13:51:12 GMT
I started playing around with my new Fuse tool over the weekend. I noticed that the roller tip will drag in sections instead of turning. So, I end up with one area with a straight line instead of the perforations. I tried playing around with speed/pressure, but it continued to happen. Is anyone else having this issue? I can't figure out if it is user error or a defect.
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Post by Scrappea on Jul 14, 2015 14:22:26 GMT
The one time that happened to me I let it "warm up" for a few more minutes and it worked fine. I noticed that when the tool was cool the roller tip wouldn't move at all (at least mine didn't), so I'm assuming (and maybe incorrectly) that it only rolls once it is sufficiently warmed up.
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Post by meridon on Jul 14, 2015 16:22:15 GMT
In the reviews I've seen, that's what people say to do...be sure it warms up for at least 10 minutes before you try to use it. Someone also said they played around with using it where they were rolling towards and then rolling away from themselves, but I can't remember which they said worked better. And I have also seen in review videos that several people find it much easier to use if they use a glass mat underneath as the work surface rather than a craft mat.
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Post by ScrappyJac on Jul 14, 2015 17:09:59 GMT
The one time that happened to me I let it "warm up" for a few more minutes and it worked fine. I noticed that when the tool was cool the roller tip wouldn't move at all (at least mine didn't), so I'm assuming (and maybe incorrectly) that it only rolls once it is sufficiently warmed up. Thanks! I did let it warm up for 10 minutes, but I will play around with letting it warm a little longer. |
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Post by ScrappyJac on Jul 14, 2015 17:12:08 GMT
In the reviews I've seen, that's what people say to do...be sure it warms up for at least 10 minutes before you try to use it. Someone also said they played around with using it where they were rolling towards and then rolling away from themselves, but I can't remember which they said worked better. And I have also seen in review videos that several people find it much easier to use if they use a glass mat underneath as the work surface rather than a craft mat. Thanks, meridon! I am using the glass mat and let it warm up. That is what has me a little stumped. I am going to play around with a little more before I look at getting a replacement. I just keep wondering if there is some "tip" I am missing.... |
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Post by lazytown on Jul 21, 2015 16:35:33 GMT
I tried mine for the first time yesterday and was having the same problem. What I found is that you have to angle the tool closer to the page and "push" it up, rather than having a large angle between the tool and the page. When I held the tool "down" like this, the roller tip would roll instead of getting stuck and sliding across the page. It's kind of hard to explain - I hope what I've explained makes sense!
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Post by katemac on Jul 21, 2015 16:37:09 GMT
Mine has done that a couple times, it seems to be an angle/pressure issue for me. I've been able to adjust how I'm doing it and it works.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 21, 2015 19:09:11 GMT
I need to play around with my Fuse tool this weekend  |
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Post by camcas on Jul 22, 2015 1:53:55 GMT
mine was just fine right out of the box..no draggin ... call CS i reckon
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Post by chances on Jul 22, 2015 10:39:01 GMT
I tried mine for the first time yesterday and was having the same problem. What I found is that you have to angle the tool closer to the page and "push" it up, rather than having a large angle between the tool and the page. When I held the tool "down" like this, the roller tip would roll instead of getting stuck and sliding across the page. It's kind of hard to explain - I hope what I've explained makes sense! Thanks for the suggestion! I warm mine for 10-15 and that gets me 95% there. I think the pushing help will help. |
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