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- Getting Started Manual - Model 8500e
Calibration and Alignment of the Straight Line Trimmer
Using the Straight Line Trimmer
*Do not press down on the Trimmer Handle while moving in an upwards
direction, or you will break the Blade.*
1. Place at least one piece of matboard larger than the mat being trimmed behind the Straight Line Trimmer to
avoid cutting into the Board.
2. Place the matboard to be cut underneath the Straight Line Trimmer; use the handy ruler for placement.
3. Flip the clamp switch upwards to lock the matboard down (Fig A).
4. Raise the handle and pull upwards to bring the cutting assembly to a position above the mat to be cut (Fig
B).
5. Press down on the handle and pull downwards (Fig C).
6. Flip the clamp switch downwards to unlock the matboard, and remove the matboard.
Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig C.
Fig A: Flip the clamp switch upwards to lock the matboard. Fig B: Lift handle and raise above mat to trim. Fig C: Press
down on handle and pull downwards
Calibration and Alignment of the Straight Line Trimmer
Trim a Mat
Place a piece of matboard at the 10” mark, and using the Trimmer, trim it (Fig A). Measure the width of the mat-
board. If it does not measure 10” across the top and across the bottom, the Trimmer needs to be calibrated.
Calibrate the Bottom of the Straight Line Trimmer
1. Start with the
bottom
. Loosen the bottom Locking Knob by turning it Clockwise (Fig B).
2. Using a 7/16” Open-Ended Wrench, loosen the Locking Nut (see Arrow in Fig C).
3. Using a 3/16” Allen Wrench, turn the Alignment Adjustment Screw Clockwise to move the Trimmer to the
Right; turn it Counter-Clockwise to move the Trimmer to the left (Fig C). When moving to the Left, you will need
to push the Trimmer to the Left so that the Alignment Adjustment Screw stays on contact with the rail.
4. Tighten the bottom Locking Knob by turning it Counter-Clockwise.
