Mat Cutter
C O M P A C T
6. Hook the 302 Bevel Cutter onto the Guide Rail by fitting the black nylon guides
over the raised edge of the channel.
7. Position the cutter so that the Start and Stop Indicator line lines up with the
marked line closest to the bottom of the machine.
8. Use your thumb to firmly depress the blade holder all the way down to insert
the blade. Fig. 4
9. With your left hand putting pressure down on the guide rail, slide the bevel cut-
ter forward until the Start and Stop indicator lines up with the top pencil line.
DO NOT GO PAST THE LINE! Fig. 5
NOTE: It is essential to keep even downward pressure on the Blade Holder as you cut.
10. Use your thumb to pop the blade holder back out of the matboard, lift the guide
rail slightly to turn the mat 1/4" turn and continue cutting the remaining three
sides.
C. Cutting a Beveled Opening in Mats Longer Than 32"
Follow steps 2 - 9
Note: Use a backing sheet as long as the mat you wish to cut. While cutting as
you reach the end of the guide rail leave the cutting head in place and do not
retract the blade. Grasp the bottom edge of the matboard and backing sheet and
slide the material towards you until you can finish your cut. Fig. 6
D. Cutting a Beveled Opening Left Handed
1. Follow steps 2 through 5 in Cutting a Beveled Opening.
2. Position yourself at the end of the machine so the mat guide is on your right.
3. Place your left hand on the retractable blade holder with your thumb on the
divot. Line up the start and stop indicator with the far pencil line, insert the
blade and pull the bevel cutter towards you with your left hand. Fig. 7
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