Care and Maintenance Instructions for Kukai Key Cutting Machines

Before sharing maintenance tips for Kukai key cutting machines, we strongly recommend:
1.Always install original cutters

Tungsten steel construction: Rust-resistant & precision-engineered for optimal cuts

2.Make sure the jaw and cutter are clean of shavings before field work or calibration

Proper maintenance ensures peak performance and maximizes your machine’s service life and ROI.

Make sure to comply with the followings when using Kukai key cutting machines

1. The Alpha Pro and Beta Pro are designed to be operated under DC24V (Beta is DC12V). Normal operations are only made when DC24V (Beta is DC12V) is supplied.

When the supplied power is over than DC24V (Beta is DC12V) , the equipment may not be operated accurately. In particular, under low voltage (less than 24V, Beta is

DC12V), DC motor output decreases, which leads to lower speed of rotation.

2. Please replace cutter on a regular basis, Delayed replacement may deteriorate the cutting force, which leads to failure of accurate cutting.

3. The cutting effect of the cutter depends on the material of the key blank.

Select preferable speed and cutting times to cut hard key blank.

4. Take cautious not to drop the machine and keep the machine away from wet.

5. Make sure to enter correct key data and input correct key bitting number.

6. The machine cannot decode non-conductive keys, otherwise it will break decoder.

Care and Maintenance for Kukai key cutting machines

1. Daily cleaning procedure

Cleaning debris from:

Decoders

Cutters

Jaws

Crumb tray

Ensures smooth mechanical operation and precise positioning accuracy

2. Hardware integrity check (Weekly)

Inspect all fasteners (screws/nuts) for loosening

3. Calibration failure response

Immediately contact Kukai After-sales when experiencing:

Calibration errors

Cutting inaccuracy