Instruction manual

6.0 Operation
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6.3 Backgauge Control
The backgauge is used to position paper to the desired location when cutting. The backgauge is
operated by the hand crank at the front of the machine. The backgauge position is shown by a
lighted LED display. When the machine is first powered up, the display shows four lines as follows,
indicating the display needs to be reset.
Figure 8 – Display at power up
To reset the display, bring the backgauge to the forward most position. If the backgauge is already at
the forward most position, move the backgauge back by a few turns, then bring it forward again. Now
the display should show the actual position of the backgauge (Figure 9). The position of the decimal
point indicates whether the reading is in inches or millimeters. Two digits to the right of decimal
indicates inches, one digit to the right of decimal indicates millimeters. To switch from inches to mm
and vice versa, press the inch/mm button located next to the display.
Figure 9 – Display with backgauge at 1.00 inches
6.4 Jogging Aid
Always remove the jogging aid from the table before making a cut.
A jogging aid is included as standard equipment with the Spartan 185 A. This tool allows the operator
to load and align paper without the need to place hands or arms under the knife or clamp.
To use, load the paper against the side and backgauge using the jogging aid (Figure 10). Remove the
jogging aid from the table, close the shield, clamp the paper, and make the cut.