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Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model
6.Attach the 702 Bevel Cutter to the Guide Rail by fitting the black nylon guides over the raised edge of the channel.
7.Position the cutter so the middle start & stop line lines up with the marked line closest to the top of the machine (Fig. 17).
NOTE: Extra start & stop lines are for reference to increase or decrease overcuts.
8.With left hand, depress the
NOTE: It is essential to keep even downward pressure on the Blade Holder as you cut.
9.Release the
10.Rotate the blade holder back up to the neutral position, turn the mat 1/4 to the right. Complete this for the remaining three sides.
Bevel Cutting Mat Openings Using One Rail Stop (most popular)
EXAMPLE: Cutting a mat with a 2” border.
1.Set the Mat Guide to the desired border width. For example, for a 2” border, align the front of the Mat Guide at the 2” mark and tighten the Black Knobs (Fig. 14).
2.Install or slide bottom rail stop over guiderail scale and set at 2” (Fig. 19).
3.Place the mat to be cut into the machine colored side down with the Slip Sheet under- neath and lower the Guide Rail (Fig. 15).
4.Using a pencil, mark one line along the full length of the matboard using the Guide Rail as a guide (Fig. 16). Turn the mat 1/4 turn to the right before cutting.
5.Attach the 702 Bevel Cutter to the Guide Rail by fitting the black nylon guides over the raised edge of the channel.
6.Position the cutter so the middle start & stop line lines up with the marked line closest to the top of the machine (Fig. 17).
NOTE: Extra start & stop lines are for reference to increase or decrease overcuts.
7.With left hand, depress the
NOTE: It is essential to keep even downward pressure on the Blade Holder as you cut.
8.Release the
9.Rotate the blade holder back up to the neutral position, turn the mat 1/4 to the right and use the cut line in the back of the matboard to start your next cut. Complete this for remaining three sides.
Bevel Cutting Mat Openings Using Two Rail Stops (production cutting)
EXAMPLE: Cutting a mat with a 2” border.
NOTE: This method should only be used when cutting multiple numbers of mats that have the same outside and inside dimensions.
1.Set the Mat Guide to the desired border width. For example, for a 2” border, align the front of the Mat Guide at the 2” mark and tighten the Black Knobs (Fig. 14).
2.Place the mat to be cut into the machine colored side down with the Slip Sheet underneath and lower the Guide Rail (Fig. 15).
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