Do you use your tufting gun regularly and have noticed that your scissors are showing signs of wear? Depending on how you use them, these small tools can become blunt, lose their sharpness or, in extreme cases, break. Don’t worry, this is normal! In fact, we recommend replacing them about once a year. The good news is that our tufting guns come with spare parts, including a replacement pair of scissors.
Replacing the scissors is a delicate operation. Follow a step-by-step guide carefully to avoid any mistakes that could affect how your device works. Even a small oversight can have serious consequences.
To make things easier, we’ve put together a detailed tutorial, available as a video and photos. This guide will help you replace your scissors with confidence and in the best possible conditions.
Tools needed
Before you begin, make sure you have the necessary tools:
- an 8 mm wrench
- an Allen key
- AK scissors
- a Phillips screwdriver
Step-by-step video tutorial
Step 1
We recommend turning off and unplugging your device to avoid any risk of injury.
Using the Allen key provided in your spare parts bag, unscrew the four screws at the front of your device, near the needle. This will allow you to remove the metal block containing the scissors. Put this block and the screws somewhere safe.
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Step 2
Then gently slide the metal part with the device's handle outward to remove it.
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Step 3
Turn the device over to access the lower metal rod that connects to the gear (the white wheel). Use the 8 mm wrench to unscrew the nut.
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Step 4
Remove the metal part containing the scissors by gently sliding it outward.
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Step 5
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw holding the scissors in place. Replace the scissors and make sure they are oriented correctly, with the curve facing downward (see photo for reference).
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Step 6
You now need to put the metal part containing the scissors back inside by gently sliding the block inward. We recommend doing this carefully; otherwise, your machine could malfunction. There should be no resistance as you slide this part into your machine.
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Step 7
Reassemble all the parts by following the steps in reverse. Make sure all the screws are tight.
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Step 8
We recommend laying your machine on its side to make it easier to reinsert the metal part containing the handle. Then screw the first two screws back into place.
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Step 9
Put the block back in the correct orientation and secure the last two screws with an Allen key.
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Step 10
Make sure all the screws are tight. Also perform a manual test by turning the gear (the white wheel). If you feel any resistance, stop immediately and go over the steps again to identify the problem. Remember to check that your scissors close before considering the job complete.
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That's it, you did it! Make sure all the screws are tight and the scissors are working properly. Feel free to refer to this tutorial whenever you need to replace the scissors on your tufting gun.
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