User's Manual

Compact Classic Mat Cutter
Instruction Manual
Model 301-1
Logan Graphic Products Inc., 1100 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-5515 www.logangraphic.com
Orientation
The procedures detailed in the
following instructions refer to the
right & left sides and top & bottom
of the machine as shown (Fig. 1).
Left Right
Top
Bottom
Fig. 1
Blade Installation - Model 302 Bevel Cutter
1. Remove blade knob.
2. Remove one blade from the package of five.
NOTE: Because the blades are packed with a small amount of oil, they may stick
together. Be certain that only one blade is being inserted into the blade slot.
3. Place blade onto blade holder, sharp edge down and slide blade until
corner of blade tip enters slot and hole in blade lines up with hole in
blade holder (Fig. 2)(Fig. 3).
4. Replace blade knob and tighten.
NOTE: Blade holder has a spring that is designed to keep blade safely withdrawn
when not in use. It is not designed to pull blade out of mat after cutting.
Blade Installation - Model 500 Mat Knife
1. Remove blade knob and blade cover.
2. Align blade hole over thread. Be sure sharp edge of blade is facing down.
3. Reassemble blade cover and blade knob.
NOTE: Adjust blade to foamboard (fully extended), standard mat board (middle
setting) or safety (fully retracted) (Fig. 4).
Straight Cutting Board to Size
1. Remove mat guide and slip sheet.
2. Mark dimensions of cut on back of mat board.
3. Place mat color side down under guide rail, and align cut mark with edge
of guiderail.
4. Set the proper depth setting on the #500 Mat Knife.
5. Hold the rail firmly with your left hand. With your right hand, hold the mat
knife vertical so the handie is at a 45º angle (Fig. 5).
6. Draw the knife towards you along guide rail, keeping downward pressure
on the mat knife.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Safety Setting
Standard Mat Board Setting
Foamboard
Setting
3