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#'''Import''' your design and lay it out on the software's canvas. Resize if needed.
#If you are cutting heat-transfer vinyl, you must '''mirror''' your design. (This can be done in the CAM or CAD software)
#Enter the '''`Cut''' Output` dialogue. (Icon that is shaped as a machine on the left sidebar or shortcut `S`)
#Select the appropriate settings.
#Read in your material size.
==Weeding==
The vinyl cutter only cuts material so it will not create your envisioned design right away. For that, we need weeding. Weeding is the process in which you prepare your vinyl by removing material you do not want. In the end, you should arrive at something that closely resembles your SVG design. The tools necessary are located in the vinyl station drawer labeled `Vinyl Tools` as well as on the overhead station. The following are needed:
# Weeder (Sharp pointed tool).
# Safety mat.
# Squeegee (For adhesive backed vinyl).
# Transfer paper (For adhesive backed vinyl).
This process is the quite tedious and requires a bit of patience and precision. The weeder should be used to carefully puncture the vinyl and pull material away. The smaller and more intricate the design, the more careful you have to be to not peel up very tiny designs.
==Heat Press==
#A timer will automatically start (ask a CaTS for time suggestions based for your material). The lever will pop back open automatically when the timer finishes.
=== Human Safety ===
* When in use, '''''DO NOT TOUCH''''' the heat bed as it is very hot and '''''WILL BURN YOU'''''.
===Machine Safety===
