Logan Graphic Products 450-1: 40" Artist Elite Mat Cutter - Manual (Page 8)

Artist Elite Mat Cutter
Instruction Manual Model 450-1
Logan Graphic Products Inc., 1100 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-5515 LoganGraphic.com
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Helpful Hints
Avoid Board Warp - Always store your Mat Cutter flat.
Clean Guide Rail - Only use evaporative solvents such
as lighter fluid or alcohol. Do not lubricate the Guide Rail:
lubricants will soften the nylon guides and cause them to
bind on guide rail.
Cutting a Border Less Than 3/4” - Mark mat (back
side) using a pencil and do not use Mat Guide.
Blade Life - Use only authentic Logan blades to ensure
best results. No two blades last the same amount of
time. Size of mats and differences in mat board effect
blade life. It is best practice to use a new blade whenever
starting a new project.
Problem Solution
Hooks or Curves Blade depth set too deep.
Blade is dull.
Blade is catching on previous cut in Slip Sheet.
Uneven pressure being applied to Cutting Head during cut.
Overcut on Top Cut Blade depth set too deep.
Overcut on Bottom Cut If too small - align start and stop indicator slightly below pencil
line and cut.
If too big - align start and stop indicator slightly above pencil
line and cut.
Mat Borders Uneven Mat Guide not parallel
Ragged Bevel Cut Cutting without a Slip Sheet.
Slip Sheet is worn out.
Not changing the blade often enough.
Not Cutting Through Machine not on a level surface.
Not using a Slip Sheet as least as long as the mat you are cutting.
Blade depth set too shallow.
Mat Guide
#602 Slide
#603 Wedge
#604 Mat Guide
Screws (2)
#112N Mat
Guide Knob
Fig. 30
Fig. 29
3. Place a ruler or straight edge between the Mat Guide and the Guide Rail (Fig. 29) .
4. Slide the Mat Guide against the straight edge and the Guide Rail. Make sure both
the Mat Guide and the Guide Rail are making solid contact on both sides of the
straight edge.
5. Re-tighten the Black Knobs first.
6. Then re-tighten the four screws. Do another parallel test to ensure that the Mat
Guide is now parallel.
Mat Guide Assembly
If mat guide wedge becomes unscrewed from mat guide, reassemble making sure angle
of wedge is aligned correctly
(Fig. 30) .
Warranty
Logan Graphic Products, Inc. (“Logan”) warrants the 450-1 ARTIST ELITE to be free from
defects in parts and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original
purchase. Logan warrants that it will either repair or replace, in its sole discretion, any
necessary replacement parts found to be defective. Should the product need to be
returned to Logan for repair or replacement parts, authorization for any return must come
from Logan in writing. Costs of returning the product to Logan, including insurances, shall
be borne by the purchaser. Logan shall not be liable for any damages or losses, incidental
or consequential, direct or indirect, arising from the use of this product. This warranty
extends only to the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable. This warranty
is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Be advised that any Logan products
purchased as “new” from an unauthorized dealer, such as an online auction site or
similar, may be void of their warranty.
Logan Graphic Products, Inc.
1100 Brown Street Wauconda, IL 60084
800-331-6232 847-526-5515
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