Framer’s Edge Elite Mat Cutter
Instruction Manual
Model 650-1 / 655-1 / 660-1
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Logan Graphic Products Inc., 1100 Brown St, Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-5515 [email protected]
LoganGraphic.com
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Bevel Cutting Mat Openings
Using Line to Line Method
1. Install mat guide and set to desired border width. Tighten black knobs.
2. Loosen bottom production stop and move to bottom of cutting bar.
(Fig.19)
3. Lift handle bar and replace/install slip sheet.
NOTE:
For best results ALWAYS use a slip sheet when bevel cutting. A slip sheet is a scrap piece
of matboard which is at least as long as the mat you are cutting and at least 4” wide. Your first slip
sheet is included. The slip sheet will need to be changed periodically. Move the slip sheet slightly
after each cut to avoid cutting into previous scores that may cause the blade to flare out, causing a
curve in your cut.
3. Place the mat (color side down) against the squaring arm and against the mat guide.
(Fig. 20)
4. Lower the handle bar. With a pencil, draw a line on the back of the matboard using the left side
of the cutting bar as a guide. Do this for the remaining three sides of the mat.
(Fig. 21)
5. Slide the cutting head into position so that the edge of the metal near the green arrow on the
indicator plate is directly over the top marked line.
(Fig. 22)
6. Rotate the bevel blade holder down completely to seat the blade into the mat.
NOTE:
Press your finger against the side of the indicator and the mat firmly enough to not allow cut-
ting head to “creep forward” when inserting blade, which can cause an overcut.
(Fig. 23)
7. Maintaining downward pressure, pull the cutting head toward yourself until edge of the metal
near the red arrow on the indicator plate is directly over the bottom marked line.
(Fig. 24)
NOTE:
Do not push down on the handle bar when cutting, as this will flex the cutting bar upwards
and prevent the blade from cutting through the matboard.
8. Rotate the bevel blade holder up to the neutral position and lift the handle bar to an upright position.
9. Turn the mat 1/4 turn to the right and make sure that the mat is down against the squaring arm
and against the mat guide on the left.
10. Continue steps 5 through 8 until all four sides are cut.
Fig. 20
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Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
