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INSTRUCTION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Professional mat cutting system with
aluminum baseboard, magnetic production
stop, 32" (81cm) removable squaring arm,
plus dual straight and bevel cutting heads

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Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

1100 Brown Street

Wauconda, IL 60084 USA

Phone (847) 526-5515 Fax (847) 526-5155

Toll Free (800) 331-6232

L3097 8/09

Email - [email protected]

MODEL 850

Logan Graphic Products, Inc. is committed to delivering products that work
and exceed our customers’ expectations. If you are dissatisfied with your
tool’s performance, do not understand the directions, or feel that you are
not getting the results you expected,

DON’T GIVE UP!

Contact us by

email or phone, and let us help solve your problem. We are here for you,
and want you to be thrilled with your Logan purchase.

email: [email protected]

phone: 800 331 6232 • 847 526 5515

LOGAN QUALITY COMMITMENT

Warranty

Logan Graphic Products, Inc. (“Logan”) warrants the C850 Platinum Edge to be free from defects in
parts and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. Logan
warrants that it will either repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any necessary replacement
parts found to be defective. Should the product need to be returned to Logan for repair or
replacement parts, authorization for any return must come from Logan in writing. Costs of
returning the product to Logan, including insurances, shall be borne by the purchaser. Logan shall
not be liable for any damages or losses, incidental or consequential, direct or indirect, arising from
the use of this product. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not assignable
or transferable. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied.

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Summary of Contents for Platinum Edge 850

Page 1: ...your problem We are here for you and want you to be thrilled with your Logan purchase email cs logangraphic com phone 800 331 6232 847 526 5515 LOGAN QUALITY COMMITMENT Warranty Logan Graphic Products Inc Logan warrants the C850 Platinum Edge to be free from defects in parts and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase Logan warrants that it will either repair or re...

Page 2: ...endability of the Platinum Edge will be everything you expect in a professional mat cutter This instructional manual is written to acquaint you thoroughly with this product Referred to at the outset it will answer many questions that may arise during use You will find that the time taken will be well worth it and you will be cutting top quality mats in no time INTRODUCTION More great Logan product...

Page 3: ...es on the surface of the matboard using a patented 3 step mechanism for gradual increase of blade depth Converts from oval to circle cutter with a turn of a knob Ovals from 3 1 4 x 4 3 4 to 20 x 23 Circles from 4 1 2 to 20 Replacement blades Model 324 Other Mat Cutting Accessories Foamboard Cutting and Modeling Tools Logan does not sell directly For information on where to buy Logan products pleas...

Page 4: ...nt Page 18 Overcut at the end of the cut Cutting too far past the bottom pencil line Page 6 Too much blade depth Page 3 Production stop not set properly or needs micro adjustment Page 18 Blade not cutting through material Pushing down on the handle bar while cutting Page 6 Inconsistent pressure being applied on the cutting head while cutting Page 6 Debris caught under the cutting bar Page 6 Blade ...

Page 5: ... may be needed On the mat guide bottom stop and magnetic movable stop you will find a small knob that moves the indicator plate over the scale This indicator plate can be moved slightly to correct an over cut or under cut For example if you are experiencing an over cut at the start of a 2 border cut using the magnetic movable stop turn the micro adjustment on the magnetic movable stop to slightly ...

Page 6: ...e tip of the blade rests Using the Allen wrench provided turn the screw in slightly to put more pressure on the blade tip while cutting DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Too much pressure from this screw can drive the blade into the cutting bar Too little pressure from this screw can create slack in the blade which can allow it to flex while cutting which can produce hooks or curves Cutting A Beveled Mat Bevel c...

Page 7: ...djust where you start and stop The mat cutting technique described above without production stops or stop start indicators is used by professional framers Although it takes some practice to perfect the tips provided here combined with patience and persistance will help you quickly master the technique continued on page 6 Making Adjustments continued needs to move to be square again and allow the L...

Page 8: ...e L shaped carpenter s square to the cutting bar and squaring arm It should fit tightly with no movement If there is movement determine which direction the squaring arm continued on page 16 Cutting A Beveled Mat Line to Line Method continued 1 While rotating the blade into the mat hold the cutting head still to prevent it from creeping forward upon insertion which can cause an overcut 2 Maintain c...

Page 9: ...ng arm Figure 9 cutting head Figure 10 and clamp rail Figure 11 set the desired border width for your finished mat The example shown is for cutting a mat with a 2 border Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Cutting V Grooves For professional quality V Grooves the Logan Model 706 Universal V Groover is compatible with Model 850 It is available from picture frame suppliers and art supply dealers See Page 21...

Page 10: ...treet Wauconda IL 60084 USA Phone 1 847 526 5515 Toll Free 1 800 331 6232 www logangraphic com 13 Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 USA Phone 1 847 526 5515 Toll Free 1 800 331 6232 www logangraphic com 8 Cutting A Beveled Mat Production Stops Method continued Standing at the end of the mat cutter use the handle bar lift to raise the guide rail above the surface of the...

Page 11: ...ot of the stop should be in an elevated position to avoid catching on the slip sheet Slide the cutting head down the guide rail until the black foot of the automatic stop has gone past the upper edge of the slip sheet and then drop it down into position When the foot catches the edge of the mat you are about to cut rotate the cutting head down into the mat starting your cut Figure 14 Figure 14 Pul...

Page 12: ... Guide Handle Bar Base Cutting Bar Support Arm Hinge Cutting Bar Bracket Magnetic Moveable Stop Cutting Head Squaring Arm Mount 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Right Side Squaring Arm Squaring Arm Stop Bottom Stop Handle Bar Lift Squaring Arm Strut Strut Bracket Bevel Blade Holding Knob Bevel Blade Holding Magazine Straight Blade Holding Magazine Straight Blade Holding Knob Lockdown Pin 1 2 3 8 9...

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