Product Manual

2 Using the SIMPLEX . . . 2
. . . for cutting PVC foamboard and heavyweight materials.
Position the material under the SIMPLEX and align the sight edge with your cutting
marks. The SIMPLEX will cut within 0.5 to 1mm [0.02” to 0.04”] of the sight edge,
this small gap allows easier alignment when cutting to the edge of an image. Place your
hand on the cutter, as shown. Place your left hand on the finger grip of the straight
edge, depress the cutter and push it away from you to cut. Dependent upon the nature
and thickness of the material you may need to take more than one cut gradually
increasing the depth.
. . . for cutting film and lightweight materials.
Position the material under the SIMPLEX and align the sight edge with cut line of
the material. The SIMPLEX will cut within 0.5 to 1mm [0.02” to 0.04”] of the sight
edge, this small gap allows easier alignment when cutting to the edge of an image.
Place your hand on the cutter, as shown, with your finger tips positioned on the front
edge of the cutter. Depress the cutter and pull to cut, there is no need to hold the
SIMPLEX down when cutting lightweight materials.