O V A L & C I R C L E
M O D E L 2 0 1
Mat Cutter
Logan Graphic Products Inc., 1100 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 Phone 1 847 526 5515 www.logangraphic.com
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For best results use only
authentic Logan blades
INSTRUCTION AND OPERATION MANUAL
O V A L & C I R C L E
M O D E L 2 0 1
Mat Cutter
Parts schematic available online at www.logangraphic.com
Warranty Information
Logan Graphic Products, Inc. (“Logan”) warrants the #201 3-Step Oval & Circle mat cutter to be free from defects in parts and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of original purchase. Logan warrants that it will either repair or replace, in 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. 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.
Identification of Machine Parts
Scale arm
- Rotating arm with 20” scale for setting the
width of the oval or circle.
Scale arm adjustment block
- Block which can be
moved over the scale arm for setting the width of the oval
or circle to be cut.
Tracking wheel
- Wheel that rolls on the cutting head
allowing it to naturally track the shape of an oval or circle.
Adjustment knob
- Knob which when loosened allows
adjustable slide to be adjusted and when tightened, locks
the slide in place.
Adjustable slide
- Plate which can be adjusted on the
radial plate scale to set the difference between the width
and the height of the oval.
Radial plate
- Rotating center cam of the oval assembly.
Indicator points
- Points on each side of the oval base
used to align the oval base on pre-drawn lines.
Base pins
- Small spikes in the bottom of the oval base
used to help anchor the oval base while cutting.
Stepping lever
- Adjustable lever with three steps used
to gradually increase blade depth after each cutting
revolution.
Blade holding knob
- Knob which when tightened holds
the blade in place inside the cutting head.
Scale Arm Adjustment Block
Adjustment Knob
Adjustable Slide
Radial Plate
Indicator Points
Blade
Stepping
Lever
Blade Holding
Knob
Base Pin
(under)
Indicator Points
Tracking Wheel
Scale Arm
Installing a Blade
1.
Loosen the blade holding knob 2 or 3 turns.
2.
Insert blade from the top down into blade holder slot. NOTE: Blade tip direction.
3.
Pushing down on the blade end with thumb, wiggle blade tip into proper setting.
4.
Tighten blade holding knob.
Helpful Hint - Blade sharpness varies. When the cut is rough, change the blade.
Blade Holding Knob
Blade Holder
Fig 1
Note Blade
Direction
Setting the Scales
EXAMPLE: Mat with 5” x 7” opening or mat with 6” circle.
Setting the Width Scale
1.
Set the Scale Arm Adjustment Block to desired width.
Fig. 2
Helpful Hint
• Set the oval width to the smallest number in opening size.
(5” is less than 7” so set to 5”)
• Set the circle width to the desired circle diameter (6”)
Setting the Difference Scale for an Oval
Fig. 3
1.
Calculate oval difference by subtracting width from height.
(7”- 5” = 2”)
2.
Rotate Scale Arm until Radial Plate scale appears in the opening.
3.
Loosen Adjustment Knob.
4.
Holding Cutter Base, slide Scale Arm to adjust notches on Radial Plate Scale.
5.
Tighten Adjustment Knob.
Helpful Hint
•
Maximum difference is 3” on this cutter.
Setting the Difference Scale for a Circle
Fig. 3.5
1.
Rotate Scale Arm until Radial Plate Scale appears in the opening.
2.
Loosen Adjustment Knob.
3.
Holding Cutter Base, slide Scale Arm forward
as far as possible. Adjustment Slide Notches
will no longer be visible.
4.
Tighten Adjustment Knob.
Fig 2
Adjustment
Knob
Adjustment
Slide
Notches
Fig 3
Adjustment
Slide
Notches are
no longer
visible.
Fig 3.5
Scale Arm
Adjustment
Knob
Scale Arm
