CSN Cutting Manual

1. CSN Cutting Manual CPS Contact Information (866) 349-2546 Login Code: 7007 p.1, 11/11

2. Ask the Right Questions p.2, Nov/11

3. CSN Machine Diagram LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE Vertical Vane Clamp Left (Secondary) Clamp Right (Primary) Clamp RIGHT SIDE OF MACHINE Power Switch Right Side Measuring Tool Vertical Extension Ruler CONTROL PANEL MACHINE TOOLS Touch Screen Start Buttons Emergency Stop Cutting Handle p.3, 11/11 Center Squaring Block

4. Bag-less Vacuum System FULL Machine Upgrades ONLY Arm to the RIGHT Vacuum UNLOCKED Arm to the LEFT, Vacuum LOCKED Dust particles should never exceed the halfway mark in the spyglass. BP – mark halfway point with red Sharpie, train associates on maintenance. p.4, 11/11

5. How to Measure Inside Mount To find width: 1. Using a steel tape measure, measure exact window width at top, middle and bottom, inside the window frame. 2. Use the narrowest width. Do not take any width deductions. To find height: 1. Measure exact window height at left and right side, inside the window frame. 2. Use the longest height. Outside Mount To find width: 1. Using a steel tap measure, measure exact width where blind is to be placed. 2. Add at least 1 ½” to each side for optimal light control. (4” suggested for vertical blinds) To find height: 1. Measure exact height from proposed headrail location to the window sill. 2. Add at least 1 ½” to the height for optimal light control. (4” suggested for vertical blinds) 1” 1/8” ¼” 3/8” ½” 5/8” ¾” 7/8” 2” p.5, 11/11

6. CSN Machine Activation CSN Machine with Touch Screen 1. 2. • Use screen to login • Touch Black box on Machine Screen to • enter Login Code • Enter Login Code: 7007 • Press “Enter” 3. 4. • Select CSN Product category to be • sized on machine touch screen • Press “Login” CSN Machine with Scanner 1. 2. • Scan specific • CSN product • barcode to engage • machine for correct • product category • Use Scanner to login • Scan “Master Barcode” p.6, 11/11

7. OUT of the box VINYL/ALUMINUM 1. 2. • Remove cardboard inserts and foam located at • each end of the blind headrail • Insert blind headrail and slats in slot away from you, • insert bottom rail in slot closest to you • Use measuring tool on right side of machine • Slide the tool to the desired width using the Pink • and Yellow “Metal/Vinyl” measuring tape and lock • into place 3. 4. • Lay blind flat on table ensuring center • clip on headrail is clipped into measuring • tool properly. (Remove brackets if causing • blind to lay unevenly on machine surface) • Place center squaring block against blind headrail • Lock into place 6. 5. • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow • light turns off. • Lift black hood, square slats with hand to be • even with headrail, close hood, confirm measurement 7. 8. • Flip blind, cut • second side • Ensure center • measuring clip is • engaged • Repeat above • steps 1-6 • Using tape measure, • confirm measurement • Re-package blind • Place Yellow Label • on package with new • measurement • . p.7, 11/11

8. FAUX/REAL WOOD IN the box 2. 1. • Remove end caps, insert package into left • opening • Place headrail away from you • Insert handle pin into hole in blind packaging • (See diagram) • Use measuring tool on left side of machine, slide • tool to the desired width using the Sliver or Green • measuring tape, insert blue cutting handle 3. 4. • Place center squaring block against blind headrail • and packaging • Lock into place, square product against block by lifting • black hood, use hand to align slats with headrail • Place valance into slot located on squaring block • Use right clamp to firmly grip blind into place 6. 5. • Use left clamp to engage/grip blind • headrail and prevent bending. • Slightly raise hood headrail should fit tightly into • grooves on left clamp 8. 9. 7. • Using tape measure, confirm • measurement • Re-package blind • Place Yellow Label on package • with new measurement • . • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light • to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until • yellow light turns off • Flip blind, cut second side, • ensure cutting handle is • engaged into packaging hole • Repeat above steps 1-7 p.8, 11/11

9. FAUX/REAL WOOD OUT of the box • When to Cut Faux/Real Wood Out of the Box: • Faux/Real Wood packaging WITHOUT End Caps • Blind that has been previously cut, opened or returned with no packaging 1. 2. • Place headrail away from you • Insert blind headrail, slats and bottom rail into opening • on left side of machine, do not insert valance • Ensure dimples in headrail are lined up with measuring • tool to confirm centering of blind in machine • Use measuring tool on left side of machine, • slide tool to desired width using Sliver or Green • measuring tape, lock into place 3. 4. • Place center squaring block against blind headrail • Lock into place, square product against block • Lift black hood, square slats with hand to be • even with headrail, close hood, confirm measurement • Use right clamp to firmly grip blind into place and use left clamp to engage/grip blind headrail and prevent bending. • Slightly raise hood. Headrail should fit tightly into grooves on left clamp 5. 6. • Flip blind to second side, ensure dimples in headrail are • Lined up with measuring tool to confirm centering of blind • Prior to second cut, insert valance (flat side facing you) • into slot located on center squaring block • Repeat above steps 1-5 • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow • light turns off 7. • Using tape measure, confirm measurement • Re-package blind • Place Yellow Label on package with new measurement • . p.9, 11/11

10. CORDLESS CELLULAR IN the Box 1. 2. • Using measuring tool on left side of machine, • slide tool to desired width using the Sliver or Green • measuring tape • Insert shade package into left opening • Snap blue cutting handle into measuring tool, • align cutting handle pin into hole in shade packaging 3. 4. • Use right clamp to firmly grip shade into place • Place center squaring block against shade packaging • Lock into place, square product against block. 5. 6. • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow light • turns off • Flip shade, cut second side and ensure cutting • handle is engaged into packaging hole • Repeat above steps 1-5 8. 7. • Using tape measure, • confirm measurement • Re-package shade • Place Yellow Label • on package with new • measurement • . • After cutting is • complete, remove shade • from packaging, fan • both sides of product to • prevent cells from sticking • together p.10, 11/11

11. OUT of the box CORDLESS CELLULAR • When to Cut Cordless Cellular Out of the Box: • Cellular packaging with no “Cut in Box” label underneath barcode on box. • Shade that has been previously cut, opened or returned with no packaging. 1. 2. • Place center squaring block against shade headrail • Lift black hood, square fabric with hand to be even • with headrail, close hood, confirm measurement • . • Use measuring tool on left side of machine, • slide the tool to the desired width using the Sliver • or Green measuring tape, lock into place • Insert shade into opening on left side with headrail • closest to you, align slots in headrail with center of • measuring tool 4. 3. • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow • light turns off • Use primary clamp to firmly grip shade into place 5. 6. • Flip shade, cut second side, ensure slots in • center of headrail align with center of measuring • tool • Repeat above steps 1-4 • After cutting is complete, fan both sides of product • to prevent cells from sticking together 7. • Using tape measure, confirm measurement • Re-package blind • Place Yellow Label on package with new • measurement • . p.11, 11/11

12. WOVEN WOODS IN the Box 1. 2. • Insert shade package into left opening • Snap blue cutting handle into measuring tool, align • cutting handle pin into hole in shade packaging • Use measuring tool on left side of machine, • slide tool to desired width using Sliver or Green • measuring tape 3. 4. • Place center squaring block against shade packaging • Lock into place, square product against block. • Use right clamp to firmly grip shade into place 5. 6. • Flip shade, cut second side, ensure cutting • handle is engaged into packaging hole. • Repeat above steps 1-5 • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow • light turns off 7. • Using tape measure, confirm measurement. • Re-package blind. • Place Yellow Label on package with new • measurement. • . p.12, 11/11

13. OUT of the Box WOVEN WOODS • When to Cut Woven Woods Out of the Box: • Shade is returned without packaging, opened or re-packaged after purchase • Woven Wood packaging will not fit into left side opening of machine • Hole in Woven Wood Headrail does not line up perfectly with hole in packaging NOTE: Raise and tightly fold shade, wrap cords around shade, away from end until it becomes a compact stack, with center hole in headrail exposed. 2. 1. • Insert shade into left opening on machine • Snap blue cutting handle into measuring tool, align • cutting handle pin into hole in headrail • Use measuring tool on left side of machine, • slide tool to the desired width using Sliver or Green measuring tape, lock into place 3. 4. • Lift black hood, square shade fabric with hand to • be even with headrail, close hood, confirm measurement • Place center squaring block against shade headrail • Lock into place, square product against block 5. 6. • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on. • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow light • turns off • Use right clamp to tightly grip shade into • place reducing splintering/fraying 7. • Flip shade and ensure cutting handle is engaged into shade headrail • Repeat above steps 1-6 • Using tape measure, confirm measurement • Re-package blind • Place Yellow Label on package with new measurement • . p.13, 11/11

14. OUT of the box VERTICAL HEADRAIL 1. 2. • Lay headrail on table, carriers face upwards • Insert both headrail and tilt rod into correct opening on • left side • Remove cardboard insert from headrail 3a. 3b. • HEADRAILS SIZED WIDER THAN 73”: • Lift squaring block up and out of the way, attach vertical • extension ruler located in pocket on right end of machine • Line up end of headrail to desired measurement using • vertical extension ruler • HEADRAILS SIZED LESS THAN 73”: • Line up end of the headrail to the desired • measurement using blue vertical headrail tape NOTE: Deduct ½” for Inside Mount 4. 5. • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow • light turns off • Review vane carrier chart on following page • Count appropriate number of carriers needed • Snap off extra carriers by twisting p.14, 11/11 Continued next page

15. VERTICAL HEADRAIL Cont. 6. 7. Spring • Install barrel spacer and end cap located in • hardware box or packaging insert • Tighten end cap screws • Engage last carrier into end cap by pressing down • spring with a screwdriver • Slide last carrier over spring, lock into place 8. • Using tape measure, confirm measurement • Re-package shade • Place Yellow Label on package with new measurement • . • How to Select the • Number of Vane Packs • There are 13 vanes in each vane pack • Headrail Number of • Width Vane packs Under 35” W 1 • 35” – 78” W 2 • 78” – 104” W 3 p.15, 11/11

16. Vertical Vane Carrier Chart If exact measurement is not listed above, round UP to the next closest width. p.16, 11/11

17. VERTICAL VANES 1. • Remove wrap, peel top vane away from area to be cut • Top vane will be used for the valance • Customer will cut valance to size after install • Headrails wider than 82”, two valance vanes are needed • Slide vane pack into opening on left side of machine 2b. 2a. 4. • Vane height greater than 72”, use vertical extension ruler located in pocket on right end of machine • Lift squaring block up and out of the way, attach vertical extension ruler • Follow steps 1-4, aligning the blind with vertical extension ruler. • Line up end of vane pack (where screw is located) • to desired height using the vertical vane (blue) tape • Vane pack should be parallel to back console of • machine NOTE: Deduct ½” for Inside Mount Add 1 ½” for Replacement Vanes 3. 4. • On left hood of machine, press vane clamp down, • twist clockwise, to firmly grip vanes into place • Confirm measurement • Put on safety goggles • Wait for yellow “Ready When Lit” light to turn on • Push and hold both green buttons until yellow light • turns off 5. • Using tape measure, confirm measurement • Re-package shade • Place Yellow Label on package with new measurement p.17, 11/11

18. CSN Machine Troubleshooting p.18, 11/11

19. CSN Machine Troubleshooting p.19, 11/11

20. CSN Machine Troubleshooting p.20, 11/11