6.0 Operation
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6.7 Operating Tips
Correct clamping pressure is important for getting good results. Insufficient clamping
pressure may result in “draw”, where the top sheets are longer than the rest of the pile
because they are drawn out from under the clamp during cutting. Excessive clamping
pressure, however, may cause pile distortion and inaccurate cuts.
For best results, you MUST have a sharp blade in the cutter. A dull blade will pull or draw the
paper and cause uneven cutting. Increased clamp pressure will not eliminate draw caused
by a dull knife.
Carefully lay out each sheet before you start cutting. Find the best cut pattern to give you the
most pieces out of the sheet. If the sheet will be folded, be sure grain of the paper is running
in the same direction as the fold or you will get a rough edge on the fold.
Mark the gripper edge and the guide edge of printed paper and make sure the first cuts are
with these guide edges against the backgauge.
When cutting business cards or narrow strips of paper, place lifts of equal height on opposite
sides of the table to provide better clamping.
