Instruction manual

6.0 Operation
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6.7 Clamp Only Feature
The Spartan 185 A is equipped with a “clamp only” feature which allows the user to send the clamp
down to the paper without cutting. This can be usefull to double check the clamping location without
making a cut. To use this feature, open the front shield and set the backgauge to the desired
position. Place the paper square against the backgauge and either side guide. Now close the front
shield then press and hold both clamp-only down buttons which are indicated in Figure 12 below:
Figure 12 – Clamp Only Buttons
A cut can now be made with the paper already clamped, or the clamp can be released without
making a cut. To make a cut, press and hold both cut buttons as described in section 6.6 . To
release the clamp without cutting, press and release the clamp up button which is indicated in Figure
13 below:
Figure 13 – Clamp Up Button