Logan 250 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

Instruction Manual 

 

Model 250

pg  2

Logan Graphic Products Inc., 1100 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084   847-526-5515   

LoganGraphic.com

MAT CUTTER

CRAFT & HOBBY

Identification of Machine Components

Squaring Bars

Mounted 90 degree bars used 
to hold mats square when 
cutting and to set border sizes 
(attach to base, as shown)

Cutting Board

Carton Contents

1.  Base Board
2.  Bevel Cutter
3.  Mat Knife

Congratulations on your purchase of the Craft & Hobby Mat Cutter. 

This well designed economical Mat Cutter will provide professional results at a fraction of the cost of professional equipment. The Craft & Hobby Mat Cutter includes 

all the basic components needed including a base board, bevel cutter and Mat Knife to accurately size and then bevel cut matboard for framing. Please take some 

time to familiarize yourself with this instruction manual before cutting. You will find that the time taken will be worth it, and you will be cutting quality mats in no time.

Bevel Cutter

Mat Knife

Cutting Board

Vinyl covered base 
board of machine

Bar Knob

Used to lift and position 
the guide bar

Guide Bar

Used to guide cutting 
heads while cutting

Slip Sheet

Scrap matboard used 
under the mat being cut 
to improve quality  
of bevel cut

Blade Cover

Holds blade safely in position

Blade

Blade Handle

Blade Nut

Holds cover and blade in place

Start and Stop Indicator

Line which shows where to 
begin and end cut

Blade Holding Knob

Holds blade securely  
onto blade holder

Summary of Contents for 250

Page 1: ...12 Purchase Date ID Number on bottom of board Date on bottom of board LoganGraphic com For best results use only authentic Logan blades Uses Logan Replacement Blade 270 CRAFT HOBBY CAUTION MAT CUTTING BLADES ARE SHARP Mat border calculator Mobile app ...

Page 2: ...e basic components needed including a base board bevel cutter and Mat Knife to accurately size and then bevel cut matboard for framing Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this instruction manual before cutting You will find that the time taken will be worth it and you will be cutting quality mats in no time Bevel Cutter Mat Knife Cutting Board Vinyl covered base board of machine Bar...

Page 3: ...int Be sure scale is located on proper side 2 Thread screws from the bottom of the board and into the squaring bars 3 Tighten screws snug Blade Installation A Model 2000 Bevel Cutter 1 Remove one blade from package Helpful Hint Beware blades sometimes stick together 2 Remove blade knob 3 Slide blade down front of blade holder and into slot Fig 2 4 Align hole in blade with hole in blade holder 5 Re...

Page 4: ...nut and cover plate 3 Place blade onto knife handle lining hole in blade over screw thread Be sure sharp edge is overhanging curved edge of handle Fig 3 4 Replace blade cover and blade nut Fig 4 5 Adjust setting by sliding blade nut to desired location and tighten Helpful Hint Second setting on knife is for 3 16 foamboard or double thick matboard Fig 4 Fig 3 Double Thickness Matboard Single Thickn...

Page 5: ...measure dimension of board to be cut 2 Slide matboard under guidebar and against squaring bars Align mark with guide bar edge Fig 5 Helpful Hint Matcutter only cuts up to 23 Anything larger will have to be cut using any longer straight edge If cutting without board be sure to use a backing sheet to protect cutting surface 3 Stand with squaring bars furthest from you hold knife vertically along edg...

Page 6: ... 2 Determine border by subtracting opening dimension from matboard dimension and taking half of that Helpful Hint If matboard dimension is 8 x 10 and opening is 4 1 2 x 6 1 2 then subtract 8 4 1 2 3 1 2 and 10 6 1 2 3 1 2 Half of 3 1 2 is 1 3 4 so border is 1 3 4 3 Put a slip sheet under the mat to be cut 4 Mark borders on back of mat Slide mat board under guide bar and against squaring bars Align...

Page 7: ...de down into the mat Keep downward pressure slide cutter against guidebar until silver line intersects with top pencil line Fig 9 Helpful Hint Lower heel of right hand behind cutter to get better leverage For best results do not go beyond intersecting lines 9 Remove blade from mat by pulling up on blade holder using your thumb 10 Rotate the mat to 1 4 turn and repeat steps 6 9 to complete cutting ...

Page 8: ...nsferable This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied Be advised that any Logan products purchased as new from an unauthorized dealer such as an online auction site or similar may be void of their warranty Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 800 331 6232 847 526 5515 3 Hold down guide bar with your right hand Place thumb of left hand on thumb di...

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