1st set of cuts
2nd set of cuts
3rd set of cuts
Set the Limit Stops to the dimensions in the table below and make each set of cuts in the normal way.
When cutting stepped or offset mats superior results can be obtained if the blade is lifted and then re-inserted in the
centre of the mat at certain times during the cutting sequence. If you follow the examples below they will give you
that sequence - it will save time and avoid errors.
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OFFSET CORNER MATS - To cut at offset corner Mat 2 sets of 4 cuts are made.
Only 2 dimenstions are required.
Set the Matguide Limit Stop (blue) to 3.
Set the Start of Cut Limit Stop (green) to 4.
Set the End of Cut Limit Stop (red) to 4.
Cut all four sides as for a normal Mat.
Set the Matguide Limit Stop (blue) to 4.
Set the Start of Cut Limit Stop (green) to 3.
Set the End of Cut Limit Stop (red) to 3.
Cut all four sides but this time remove and then re-insert the blade at approximately
the middle of ‘all four cuts - the centre fallout will then be in one piece.
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DOUBLE OFFSET CORNER MATS
Set the Limit Stops to the dimensions in the table below. On the FIRST SEQUENCE and LAST SEQUENCE of cuts -
remove and re-insert the blade at approximately the middle of all four cuts.
Cutting Offset Corner Mats
English
2nd Set of Cuts
3rd Set of Cuts
1st Set of Cuts
KEY:
Start of Cut Limit Stop
End of Cut Limit Stop
Matguide Limit Stop
Set
Mat Guide to:
(blue)
3.5
3.0
5.0
Set
Start of Cut to:
(green)
3.5
5.0
3.0
Set
End of Cut to:
(red)
3.5
5.0
3.0
- Lift blade
- Lift blade
5
3
3
4
3.5
LIFT BLADE
LIFT BLADE
LIFT
BLADE
LIFT
BLADE
LIFT BLADE
LIFT BLADE
LIFT
BLADE
LIFT
BLADE
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