Yeti Tool SMARTBENCH Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

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Thank you for purchasing SmartBench!

Now that the large format, mobile CNC routing is unleashed, we hope you have a lot of fun
with your future projects. Please let us know how you get on - we are always keen to
receive feedback, and follow what SmartBench creates!

What’s in the box

Start by getting familiar with SmartBench’s key components.

Check the contents. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your
point of purchase immediately.

Box 1

Box 2

1 x Z Head assembly

1 x X Beam upper

1 x Console

1 x X Beam lower

1 x Tools (17mm spanner and 6mm hex)

2 x Leg set

1 x IEC Power lead

Box 3

1 x Extraction power lead

1 x Y Bench

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Key components

Figure 1: Y Bench

Figure 2: Z Head

Figure 3: Leg Set (x2)

Figure 4: Console

Figure 5: X Beam Upper

Figure 6: X Beam Lower

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Fit the X Beam Lower

1

Identify the home end of the Y Bench

(Figure 1, page 2) by looking for the Home Icon.

2

Elevate the home end of the Y Bench.

3

Identify the home face of the X Beam Lower

(Figure 6, page 2) by looking for the Home Icon.

4

Slide the X Beam Lower onto the Y Bench such

that both Home Icons face the same way, as

shown.

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Fit the Legs

1

Unfold a Leg Set (Figure 3, page 2). Lift the Y

Bench

to accept the location pins of the

Leg Set

.

2

Slide the leg clamp pins into the slots in the Y

Bench end plate.

3

Push the clamp handles down flat to the Y Bench

end plate to tighten.

4

At this stage your SmartBench should look

something like this.

5

Lift the remaining end and repeat the process.

6

The

Y Bench

and

X Beam

Lower assembly should

look like this.

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Fit the X Beam Upper

1

Identify on the Home Icon on the inside rail of the

X Beam Upper

(

Figure 5

, page 2). Position it above

the X Beam Lower, so that all 3 Home Icons are

visible from the same side.

2

The

X Beam Upper

can now be mounted onto the

X Beam Lower

. Again, ensure all 3 Home Icons are

visible from the same side.

3

Slide the

X Beam Upper

down until the rollers rest

on the Y Bench

4

The quick release handle can now be rotated

clockwise and the pushed flat to secure

5

Locate the socket on the X Beam Lower

6

Connect the

X Beam Upper

cable into the

X Beam

Lower socket

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Attach the Z Head

1

Slide the Z Head (Figure 1, page 2) onto the X Fit

Beam Upper ensuring the orientation as shown.

carriage plate as shown.

3

Secure in place using the thumbscrew. Ensure the

Con

cable is tucked into the recess on the plate.

5

6

nect the

Z Head

signal cable and secure using

the thumb screw.

Repeat for the power cable connector.

Co

Z Head

. The

arrow denotes to location of the lug.

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Fit the Console

1

Place the

Console

into the locating slots in the

E Stop end of the X Beam Upper.

2

Plug the

Console

cable into the connector on

the right-hand side of the X Beam Upper.

Fit the power cable

1

The mains

power cable

connects to the socket on

the underside of the X Beam Lower.

2

Hook the mains power cable over the strain

relieving bracket to ensure it doesn’t unplug

during operation.

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Fit the extractor

SmartBench has a dedicated power outlet for extractors, to enable auto-extraction, but
the extractor must not draw more than 10 amps. If the extractor draws more than 10
amps, the extractor must be powered from a separate power outlet and operated
manually.

1

Attach the extraction hose to the underside of the

X Beam Lower

2

Either: plug in your extractor to a separate power

outlet…

3

Or: if the extractor does not exceed the power

rating, plug in your extractor to SmartBench’s

extractor power outlet

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Check

cable connections

Check that all cables are connected correctly:

1.

Z Head Signal

2.

Z Head Power

3.

X Beam

4.

Extraction power (if using the auto-extraction system)

5.

Console

6.

Mains Power

Figure 7: Z Head Signal

Figure 8: Z Head Power

Figure 9: X Beam

Figure 10: Extraction Power

Figure 11: Console

Figure 12: Mains Power

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Turning on SmartBench

Assuming the above instructions have been followed correctly, SmartBench can now be
powered on by releasing the Emergency stop button. To release the button, it must be
twisted clockwise.

Figure 13: E-Stop Button

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Connecting to Wifi

Connecting SmartBench your local network gives the following functionality:

• Software updates

• File transfer via your WiFi network

1.

Location – Important! Leave location set as GB

2.

Insert your Network name:

Touch on the network name box

•

Clear the text “Network name…” using the

on the pop-up keyboard

Once the Network name box is empty add your WiFi network name (SSID)

3.

Network Password:

Touch on the Network password box

•

Clear the text “Network password…” using the

button on the pop-up

keyboard

Once the Network password box is empty add your WiFi network password

4.

Connect to WiFi:

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Close the keyboard using the

button in the lower right corner

Press the connect button.

Please note the system will then automatically reboot.

The console screen will go black as the console restarts – this is normal.

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Update EasyCut software

To complete the EasyCut setup, update the software. In doing this you’ll get the benefit of
the following updates:

Additional functionality to improve our customers user experience
Virtual jig (from Q3 2019)
Cutting apps (from Q4 2019)

You’ll find the software update button in the Settings > Developer screen

Press the Get SW update button



The system will automatically connect to our server, download and update the latest
version of EasyCut, and then reboot.

It is important to note:

none of your job files will be touched, and
the last set datum or park points will be retained

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Home SmartBench

From the Lobby screen press to go to CAD/CAM operation

Press the home button. The home button will appear on all screens

Wait for SmartBench to home.

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Step 12 – Open a file

Go to Job screen (1)
Press the file explorer (2)

Choose your file (1)
Accept your file choice (2)

For full details on file transfer/loading go to the EasyCut user manual

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Set X/Y datum (start point for the job)

The X/Y datum refers to the point at which the job will start. This is set by moving the
cutter to the intended point, and telling EasyCut when you are happy with the position.

Go to Move Screen (1)

Move the X Axis (2)



Move the Y axis (3)



Set the job start point (1)

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Now check that your job location fits within SmartBench’s bounds:

Go to Map screen (1)
Make sure the X/Y Datum (2) is in the right position and your job does not reach

beyond the extents of the X/Y space.

If not, repeat the previous steps to reposition the datum.

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Set Z datum (start point for the job)

Once the X/Y datum is defined, the tip of the router cutter needs to be registered relative
to the material. This is referred to as setting the Z datum, and should be done near the X/Y
datum. Start by going to the X/Y datum:

• Go to the Map Screen (1)

• Press ‘Go to X/Y Datum’ (2) to place the Z Head at the X/Y datum

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Now you need to place the cutter at the height you want your Z datum (typically either the
top or bottom surface of the material, depending on the job).

To set the Z height with the Z probe:

• Go to the Move screen (1).

• Take out the Z probe plate from its holder.

• Remove the front of the dust shoe.

• Place the Z probe plate directly below the cutter tip.

• Make sure the back of the probe plate lies flat on the surface you are trying

to probe. The probe plate should be silver side up.

• If the tip of the cutter isn’t close to the top of the stock, manually move it
downwards to about 10mm (3/8’’) away from the probe using the Z down
button (2). Take care not to overshoot!

• When close, press the ‘Z0’ button (3). The Z head will automatically lower
until the tool tip touches the probe plate (on touching, an electrical circuit is
closed, the software remembers this position, and subtracts the thickness of
the probe plate).

• When the cutter retracts, the Z datum is set.

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Run job

To run your job, press the play button (1)

• Confirm you wish to run your file by pressing the ‘GO’ button (1)

For more details on EasyCut, please download the full EasyCut user manual

www.yetitool.com/support/downloads

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Support

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