Keyline Ninja Laser Quick Start Manual

* IMPORTANT *

REGISTERING YOUR MACHINE

Thank you for your purchase of the Keyline 994 Laser.

Before continuing with machine setup and use, please complete the following;

COMPLETE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM

Complete enclosed form and fax to 216-803-0202 or e-mail to info@keyline-

usa.com. This information is required to activate your warranty and inform you

of software updates and new products.

REGISTER YOUR MACHINE ON THE WEB

Visit Customer Area on www.keyline-usa.com then select the Registration
section. Complete the online form and register each machine you own with
the respective serial numbers. Once complete your profile will be set up.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR MACHINE ONLINE TO
HAVE ACCESS TO SOFTWARE UPDATES, MANUALS & QUICK START
GUIDES.

INSTALLING SAFETY SHIELD

Your Ninja Laser safety shield is shipped separate from the machine in order to

protect the shield in transit. Please follow the instructions for installing the shield

upon receipt before initial use.

STEP 1:

Remove the Ninja Laser
and the shield from the box

Locate the 4mm allen
wrench in the tool kit

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STEP 2:

Remove the screws on each side
of the Ninja Laser and set aside

STEP 4:

Reinsert screws and tighten down with
4mm allen wrench on both sides.
Machine is now ready for use.

STEP 3:

Line up shield on machine so
opening is directly over screw hole.
Slots must be perpendicular to base.

POWERING MACHINE ON/OFF

Cable Connection & Powering Machine ON

*MOBILE USERS: YOU MUST USE A PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER WITH

1100 WATTS (or greater) TO POWER THE MACHINE OR MACHINE MOTOR

WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY

1. Attach the 9-pin connector cable to the port on the LEFT SIDE of the console AND to the
back of the machine. SECURE WITH ATTACHED SCREWS. Also, connect the black
cable to the console and the back of the machine.

2. Attach power cord to back of machine and plug into a properly grounded outlet.

3. Rotate the Emergency Stop button towards the back of the machine until it releases
outward. The machine will now begin to start-up.

4. Press down on the ON/OFF button which will illuminate to RED. This process can take

up to 4 minutes. Proceed with LOGIN (page 4).

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Powering Machine OFF

At MAIN MENU, select Power button Select YES to log out, then select

Power button again at Login screen

Select YES to exit

LOGIN / PASSWORD ENTRY

TIP: Use included stylus with touch screen to ensure accurate selections

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Select ADMINSTRATOR

PASSWORD CREATION (OPTIONAL) -Skip this section if you do not want a password-

Leave password screen blank, no
default password is set, Select NEXT.
To create password, see below.

From Main Menu, Select SETUP, then USERS and then CHANGE PASSWORD.
At the Change Password screen enter in your new password and confirm
(leave Old Password line blank) then select NEXT. Administrator password is
now set.

IMPORTANT

MACHINE CALIBRATIONS

DO NOT CALIBRATE THE JAWS. The Ninja Laser is manufactured to highly precise specifications.
Machines and consoles are uniquely paired on initial factory setup. All cutter and jaw calibrations have
been performed at the factory matching the jaw to the machine thus making calibrations by the user
unnecessary. Consoles and machines cannot be swapped with different versions without consenting
Keyline technical team for instructions.

SAFETY SHIELD

The safety shield works in conjunction with the software prompts. The software, before starting some
cut and decode procedures, requires the closing of the safety shield. If it is not closed when requested,
it will continue to ask its closing. If the user opens the safety shield during an operating phase (for
example, when the machine is cutting or decoding a key) it will stop immediately and, at the closing of
the shield, the machine will reset the operation and go back to the beginning of the procedure. Make
sure to complete all parts of the process (i.e. positioning AC jaw in correct position, securing key on
jaw, removing tip stop, etc) at one time, then close the shield before proceeding to the next step. This
will avoid having to replicate steps.

KEY MATERIAL

The Ninja Laser defaults to cutting brass keys as the key material type. If you are cutting a different
type of metal key, such as steel, nickel silver or aluminum, you can make the selection in the cutting
screen. Please note the Ninja Laser cannot cut or decode any type of plastic key, painted keys or keys
made of non-conductive materials.

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To change the material type, simply touch the
BRASS icon on the screen until you reach the

desired material; BRASS, STEEL, NiSi (Nickel

Silver) or ALU (aluminum)

USE OF AFTERMARKET SPARE PARTS

Keyline machines require the use of factory original parts. Aftermarket cutters, tracers and adaptors
are not recommended and may cause product damage that will void your machine warranty.

MACHINE PACKAGING

Please retain all machine packaging for transportation purposes. Packaging is specially designed to
safely transport the machine and it’s components. Keyline is not responsible for providing additional
packing material if original boxes are lost, damaged or discarded.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

In Warranty (within 90 days of purchase): Customer will return machine and Keyline USA will the

reimburse shipping charges. Keyline USA will pay the return shipping back to the customer

In Warranty (91+ days of purchase): Customer will pay to return the machine to Keyline USA.
Keyline USA will pay the return shipping back to the customer

Out of Warranty: Customer will pay to return the machine to Keyline USA. Customer will pay the
return shipping back to the customer

TEMPERATURE

Machine operating temperature is between 32 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

CUT BY DECODE – HIGH SECURITY

NOTE: Make sure AC Jaw is in DECODE
position on jaw carriage as shown in the

Decode Metal Keys Only! Do Not Decode Plastic Keys!

picture to the right.

TIP: DO NOT DECODE PLASTIC

KEYS! Only metal keys can be decoded

and cut on the Ninja Laser.

1. Select: SETUP

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Select CARS

Select : Cut by Code

when prompted

Select MODEL, then NEXT

Select MAKE, then NEXT

Select YEAR RANGE, then NEXT

Select DECODE, then select
NEXT

Insert key on jaw, remove tip stop
and close shield, then select NEXT

CUT BY DECODE – H.S., cont.

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Confirm jaw position, select OK

Confirm tip stop tool removal Decoding in process

Select OK

Decode complete; Select OK Depths and key code displayed

Select NEXT, then proceed with cutting the key by code (refer to Page 8 –

CUT BY CODE-H.S., cont. to proceed with cutting

CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY

NOTE: Make sure AC Jaw is in CODE
position on the jaw carriage as shown in

the picture to the right.

TIP: Cutting a test key is also
recommended on first use to verify correct
key cutting procedure.

1. Select: SETUP

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Select CARS

Select : Cut by Code

when prompted

Select MODEL, then NEXT

Select MAKE, then NEXT

Select YEAR RANGE, then NEXT

Select CODES, then select NEXT Enter code, (ex. K041), select NEXT

CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY, cont.

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Key depths appear, select NEXT

Insert key correctly on jaw, paying
close attention to tip stop position
(shown in BLUE). Tighten down
key, then remove tip stop. Close

shield. When key is ready, select
CUT

Make sure jaw is in cutting position

Confirm jaw placement, select OK

Select OK

Confirm tip stop removal tip stop,
select OK

CUT BY CODE – HIGH SECURITY, cont.

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Key cutting begins

Confirm removal of tip stop tool,
select OK

Flip key in jaw, removing key
shavings with brush, select OK

Key cutting begins

Cut complete

Key cutting complete, select OK.

Remove all key shavings from the jaw and select CUT to cut additional keys
or HOME to go back to MAIN MENU.

CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT

NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side,

the AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

Select CARS

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Select MAKE

Select YEAR

Select MODEL

Select DECODE

Insert key correctly on jaw, paying
close attention to tip stop position
(shown in BLUE). Tighten down key,
then remove tip stop. Close shield.
When key is ready, select NEXT

CUT BY DECODE – EDGE CUT, cont.

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Extract left side tracer as shown

Select OK

Confirm AC jaw removal, select OK

Confirm tip stop removal, select OK

Decoding in process

Decode complete; select OK

Depths and key code are displayed.

If proceeding to cutting, retract tracer,
then select NEXT to proceed with
cutting the key by code (refer to Page

13 – CUT BY CODE-EDGE CUT).

CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT

NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side, the
AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

Select CARS

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Select MAKE

Select YEAR

Select MODEL

Select CODES

Enter code and select NEXT

Key depths display, select NEXT

CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT, cont.

Select the correct jaw side as displayed on screen.

Jaw can be rotated by pulling up on the base of the jaw and rotating to correct
side.

Insert tip stop and insert key to correct position as noted in BLUE. Tighten down
jaw and remove tip stop.

Close shield.

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Select CUT once ready

Select OK

Confirm AC jaw removal

Confirm tip stop removal

Key cutting begins

Rotate key and select OK

CUT BY CODE – EDGE CUT, cont.

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Confirm tip stop removal

NOTE: if cutting a key with a shoulder
stop;

• Insert the key blank into the jaw (1)

• Lift the gauge (2) until it is flush with
the shoulder stop (4)

Cut complete, select OK

Once key cutting is complete, put
additional duplicate key to be cut into
jaw and select CUT.

If done, select HOME to go to Main
Menu.

• Tighten the jaw handle (3) to lock the
key’s position

CUT BY DECODE – KEY BLANKS

NOTE: When using the edge cut jaw side,

the AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

Select KEY BLANKS

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KEY BLANK menu appears

Select KEY CODE SERIES, then NEXT

Select desired KEY BLANK, then NEXT

Select DECODE

Extract left side tracer as shown

Insert key on jaw, then remove tip
stop. Close shield and select NEXT

CUT BY DECODE – KEY BLANKS, cont.

1. Select: SETUP

Confirm AC jaw removal, select OKSelect OK

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Decoding in process

Depths and key code displayed

Decode complete; select OK

If proceeding to cutting, retract tracer,
then select NEXT to proceed with
cutting the key by code (refer to Page

18 – CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS).

CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS

NOTE: Before using the edge cut jaw side,

the AC jaw (right side) must be removed.

Select KEY BLANKS

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KEY BLANK menu appears

Select KEY CODE SERIES, then NEXT

Select desired KEY BLANK, then NEXT

Select CODES

Enter key code, select NEXT

Key depths display, select NEXT

CUT BY CODE – KEY BLANKS, cont.

Select the correct jaw side as displayed on screen. Jaw can be rotated by
pulling up on the base of the jaw and rotating to correct side.

Insert tip stop (if required) or use shoulder stop and insert key to correct
position. Tighten down jaw and remove tip stop. Close shield.

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Select CUT once ready

Confirm tip stop removal

Confirm AC jaw removal

Key cutting begins

Once key cutting complete, put
additional duplicate key to be cut
into jaw and select CUT.

If done, select HOME to go to
Main Menu.

Cut complete, select OK

CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S.

1. Select: SETUP

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Select SETUP

Select REPLACE CUTTER, make
sure appropriate jaw is installed

Select UTILITY

Current cutter installed displays,
select YES to continue

Jaw carriage moves into position

TO REMOVE CUTTER:

1. Insert red cutter removal tool into slot
and rotate until it drops in position.

2. Press down to lock onto cutter.

3. Insert 3mm Allen tool into set screw and
once initial release, loosen two complete
turns. Remove Allen tool.

4. Remove red rod with cutter attached.

5. Remove old cutter from tool.

Select OK once complete

CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S., cont.

1. Select: SETUP

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Confirm cutter removal, select
OK. Jaw will move into position

1. Select: SETUP

Confirm no tip stop is installed,
select OK

TO INSTALL NEW CUTTER:

1. Insert new cutter on red tool pressing
in until cutter clicks into place.

2. Insert into hole on top of machine

Confirm no keys or templates are
installed on jaw, select OK

Close the shield and select OK.
Jaw moves into position

3. Rotate until notch on red tool inserts
into slot and cutter rests lightly on the
silver dot on the jaw.

4. Tighten set screw with 3mm Allen tool.

5. Remove Allen tool and red tool.

Select OK once complete

CUTTER REPLACEMENT – H.S., cont.

1. Select: SETUP

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Close the shield, select OK. Jaw
will move into position

Utility screen appears, select HOME to go to Main Menu

Select OK to reset cutter counter

CUTTER REPLACEMENT
– EDGE CUT

WHAT YOU NEED:

New replacement cutter (B5500)

2.5mm allen tool (included in tool kit)

Steel bar (included in tool kit)

19mm open end wrench (included in tool kit)

REMOVE OLD CUTTER:

1. Use 2.5mm allen tool to remove 3 screws that secure black edge cutter cover.

2. Insert steel bar into hole on shield and then through left side of cutter shaft. Rotate
the cutter wheel until the steel bar is able to insert all the way through the cutter
shaft.

3. Use the 19mm wrench to remove nut. Turn clockwise to loosen.

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4. Remove silver spacer in front of cutter, then remove the cutter.

INSTALL NEW CUTTER:

1. Install new cutter onto shaft with part number facing forward, then replace silver
spacer and nut. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.

2. Remove steel bar, then replace the cover and tighten down screws.

3. Machine is now ready for use.

TRACER REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT: Please make sure safety shield is closed before starting initial tracer

replacement procedure.

1. Select: SETUP

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Select SETUP

Select REPLACE TRACER Current tracer installed displays,

Select UTILITY

select YES to continue

Remove jaw, then select OK

Remove tracer; see instructions on
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TRACER REPLACEMENT, cont.

TO REMOVE TRACER:

1. Use 2.5mm Allen tool to loosen
tracer setscrew ½ a turn

2. Pull out tracer.

NOTE: You may use pliers to
remove tracer if it is bent or broken.

Select OK once tracer is removed

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TO INSTALL NEW TRACER:

1. Install new tracer as far as it will
go – you cannot go too far.

2. Be sure flat side of tracer is facing
right to allow the set screw to seat
properly.

3. Tighten set screw. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.

4. Select OK once tracer is
successfully installed.

Install Jaw AC in cutting position,
select OK. Utility screen appears,
select HOME to go to Main Menu.

JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H)

REQUIRED ITEMS: H Jaw, Tibbe calibration template, 2.5mm allen wrench

1. Select: SETUP

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Select SETUP

Select JAW SETUP

Select CALIBRATIONS

Select H jaw, then START

Install jaw H in cutting position (as shown to right), select OK

Remove current jaw, select OK

JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H), cont.

Remove the cutter, select OK

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Confirm cutter removal, select OK

Move jaw to DECODING position,
select OK

Install 2.5mm as shown in picture, select OK

Install cutter until it drops down and
rests on top cutter landing dot
(shown at left). Tighten cutter set
screw.

Jaw will move out after selecting
OK.

JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H), cont.

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Move jaw to cutting position, close
shield and select OK

Fig. 1 Jaw in cutting position
with template in 1 position

Insert Tibbe jaw calibration
template completely into jaw
(Fig.1). Tighten front set screw
with included Allen wrench

Turn template to position 0

(Fig. 2). Close shield and select

OK

Fig. 2 Template turned to 0 position.

Tighten with left thumb wheel

Confirm jaw is in cutting position.
Select OK. Machine checks jaw.

JAW SETUP – TIBBE (H), cont.

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Move jaw to decoding position

Select SAVE icon

Repeat jaw calibration a second time to confirm the values are within +/- 2.
Then proceed to CUT BY CODE – TIBBE.

Calibration complete. Select OK

Select YES to save calibration

CUT BY CODE – TIBBE (H)

1. Select: SETUP

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Select CARS

Select Model then NEXT Select year range and then NEXT

Select Make, then NEXT

Key depths displayed, select NEXT Insert Tibbe key in 0 position. Select CUT

Enter Code, select NEXTSelect CODES, then NEXT

CUT BY CODE – TIBBE (H), cont.

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Remove current jaw, select OK

Remove the cutter, select OK

Install jaw H in cutting position, select OK

Confirm cutter removal, select OK

select OK

Install 2.5mm cutter, then select OKMove jaw to DECODING position,

Move jaw to cutting position, close
shield and select OK

CUT BY CODE – TIBBE (H), cont.

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Confirm jaw is in cutting position

Clamp key blank in jaw

Follow the machine prompts for
each cut position until the first side
of key is complete. After cuts are
complete, machine will prompt to
put key into position 1 (i.e. home
position so key can be removed),
then select OK.

Turn key to position 1, select OK

Turn key to position 1 again, select OK

Rotate key 180 degrees and follow
prompts to cut second side of key

Remove key and select OK

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SOFTWARE UPDATE
INSTRUCTIONS

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA USB MEMORY STICK & KEYONLINE WEBSITE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Console, USB Memory Stick (included with machine), PC with Internet connection

NOTE: USB Memory Stick must be blank with no files on it

To check your current software version, see ‘Version SW’ below the Main Menu tab

STEP 1: Prepare USB Memory Stick with Update File

At MAIN MENU, select SETUP At SETUP MENU, select UPDATES

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Then select KEYONLINE VIA PC Select YES to Software Update

Insert USB Memory Stick, select OK USB stick inserts on right side of console

Console prepares software file

Remove USB stick, Select OK

STEP 2: Install Update File on USB from PC

Insert USB stick into USB port on PC
then go to http://keyonline.keyline.it

On site, double-click CHOOSE FILE

Go to File Explorer, locate the
drive where the USB stick is
assigned and double-click the
drive

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Highlight the ‘.cks’ file listed and
click OPEN

The ‘.cks’ file now appears in the box on
the Keyonline site, then click REQUEST

UPDATE

A pop-up box will appear that says
“This action may take some time”

Click OK when this message appears

Software package creation will begin.
This take up to a few minutes
depending on your Internet speed.

STEP 2, cont: Install Update File on USB from PC

Package creation completed should
appear. You will be prompted with a
pop up at the bottom of the screen,
that shows the downloaded file. Click
on the drop down arrow to the right
of the download file and select

OPEN IN FOLDER

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Once you have the downloaded file
folder up, locate the USB drive with
the original file you downloaded from
the Ninja Laser console. Drag the new
file that you created from Keyonline to
the USB drive (NOTE: Do not extract
the file – just drag and drop). The file
will begin downloading to the USB
stick.

Once the update file has finished installing you will then have two items on your
USB stick. The original .cks file you downloaded from the USB and the file you
downloaded from Keyonline.

Safely eject the Removable Disk from your drive. To eject, right click on the
drive letter and select Eject. You can now take the USB memory stick back to
your console to complete the software update.

STEP 3: Complete Software Installation on Console

Insert USB into console and select OK Update begins

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Select YES to confirm update

Machine will re-boot and power back
up as update continues

Update continues; progress bar on bottom Update successful; select OK

FAVORITES

Selecting Favorites helps bypass Make, Model and Year selections that you
most commonly use to get you right to the Code/Decode/Direct screen

Go through the menu and select
the Make, then the Model, then
the Year and Code Series range
of the vehicle you want to save a
favorite for

At Main Menu, select Cars

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Select the Star icon from the top
Menu bar

Select YES to save custom info

Enter the text for the Favorite you
are adding, then select Next

From the Main Menu select Favorites
and the saved favorite will now be
listed. This can be selected for future
keys to bypass the Make, Model and
Year selection and go right to
Decode/Codes/Direct menu

NINJA LASER SPARE PARTS

Description Part Number

Universal 2.5mm cutter (WC011A) B3320

63mm Carbide Cutter B5500

Universal Tracer (TL003) RIC09483B

Calibration Tracer (TL000) RIC09912B

Magnetic Tip Stop B3405

Cutter setup blanks (5pk) B3319

Jaw calibration template B3354

"AC" Clamp OPZ09734B

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“H" Clamp - Orange (must have dot indentation on bottom of jaw) OPZ09523B

3mm T-wrench (Long) B3316

Red Cutter Removal Tool B3315

Ninja Laser B Clamp OPZ09781B

Ninja Laser D Clamp OPZ09783B

Console / Base Support RIC09940B

Console Arm Support OPZ09454B

Infiniti Adaptor (AD02) B3352

Lexus 80K Adaptor (AD03) B3379

Infiniti Adaptor (AD05) OPZ10269B

Edge cut tip stop OPZ09874B

Anti-glare console screen protector B9979

4GB USB Flash Drive for Software Updates PROMO12-015

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