5.0 The Back Gauge
The back gauge can be positioned to any location from 1.37" (2.37" with the false clamp installed) to 26" (21" for the 21"
Electric Cutter). The position of the back gauge is displayed through a viewing window located on the left side of the front deck.
The back gauge is positioned by rotating the handwheel located on the front of the machine. Rotating the handwheel
counter-clockwise moves the back gauge away from the cutting area. Rotating the handwheel clockwise moves the back
gauge closer to the cutting area.
To prevent the back gauge from moving after it is set to the cutting position, rotate the thumb screw, located to the left of
the handwheel, clockwise. Turn the thumb screw counter-clockwise before repositioning the back gauge. Do not loosen the
thumb screw more than 1/2 turn, as it may disengage from the locking mechanism.
NOTE: When positioning the back gauge for a longer cut (toward the rear), always go past the desired position, (about
1/4") then forward (toward the front) to the desired position. This will ensure accurate positioning of the back gauge.
6.0 Operation
WARNING! This machine contains a powered cutting knife which can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Never connect power to the machine until you are ready to set up and operate the electric cutter. To pre-
vent injury, never place hands or arms under the cutting blade, do not operate the machine with any
covers removed or safety features disabled, and cut only paper materials.
Before plugging in the Electric Cutter power cord, be sure the following conditions have been met:
1. All safety covers are in place.
2. No objects are resting below the cutting area or on the rear decks.
3. The back gauge locking screws have been removed.
4. A 20 Amp branch circuit is available.
5. The On/Off toggle switch is off and that the key switch is off (key vertical).
6.1 Supply Power to the Electric Cutter
1. Plug the power cord into a 220VAC 20 Amp outlet.
2. Turn the On/Off toggle switch, (located in the left switch panel) to the on position. The cutting line lights illuminate
when power is supplied.
3. Insert the key into the key lock switch (located in the right switch panel) and turn the key to the on position.
6.2 Cutting Procedure for Models PL2620 and PL2120
1. While observing the analog scale, move the back gauge to the required cutting position.
Turn the back gauge lock knob clockwise to lock the back gauge in position. (See Section 5.0)
2. Slide the paper stock (maximum height 2 7/8") under the blade and clamp. Position the
stock against the back gauge and against either the left or right paper guide. Lower the
front safety cover.
NOTE: The front safety cover must be in the lowered position before the blade or
clamp will operate.
3. Press the reset switch located in the left switch panel. If all safety conditions are met,
the amber colored ready light will illuminate indicating that the machine is ready to cut.
4. The clamp and blade can be operated simultaneously or independently. To operate
them simultaneously, press the clamp/blade switch (located in the left switch panel) and
the blade switch (located in the right switch panel) at the same time. Hold the switches
down until the blade has cut through the stock, then release the switches. The blade and
clamp will automatically return to the up position. To operate the clamp and blade independently, the clamp must be
lowered first. To lower the clamp press, the blade/clamp switch (located in the left switch panel) and the clamp switch
(located in the right switch panel) at the same time. Release the switches when the paper stock is clamped. To cut the
PowerLine Operating Instructions
5
OFF
On/Off Toggle Switch
Key Switch
12
Short Cut
For the most accurate cuts, make
sure the paper stack is firmly
against the left or right guide.
