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    Polar 71 paper cutter blade doesn't move, but the foot moves perfectly - help?

    Jeff from Bindery Tech -http://binderytech.com/ was extremely helpful and I'm grateful to his help. He has many years of experience and has the parts to repair them. I finally fixed the cutter and I will share the solution too as it may help others. Walter from Hicks Brothers Printing Equipment...
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    Polar 71 paper cutter blade doesn't move, but the foot moves perfectly - help?

    I like the way you are thinking... Frequently, it is a very simple solution. However, I'm told you need to turn off the machine and use these special threaded tools through the clutch in order to change the blade. I'm unaware of a switch on this cutter to change the blade. Neal from Compound...
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    Polar 71 paper cutter blade doesn't move, but the foot moves perfectly - help?

    Thank you for your suggestion! You are on the right track. No error codes and no computer screen either, except on the micro cut junior. It is pretty old, 1973, if I understand the serial number correctly. The solenoid pulls up the latch and the transmission should be free to pull the blade...
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    Polar 71 paper cutter blade doesn't move, but the foot moves perfectly - help?

    I recently purchased a Polar 71ST paper cutter, serial number 4351413. I understood the cutter worked before we moved it in - apparently, I was wrong. I connected the paper cutter to 3 phase electricity (as before) and the clutch now moves clockwise. The motor spins up, the back gauge works...
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