Logan Graphic Products 560-1 User's Manual
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1. adhesive backing from the inch scale and apply it with the 2 3 4 mark exactlly next to the pencil mark you drew Conversion 7 cm 2 3 4 Fig 30 Re Squaring the Squaring Arm Pine Sue bee Tools needed Screwdriver Carpenter s Square Before making any adjustments to the squaring arm make sure that the machine is truly out of square not the mat board by using the squareness test ATTENTION It is common for 32 x 40 sheets of mat board to be un square when bought Take this into account before making any adjustments to the squaring arm Squareness Test 1 Place the carpenter s square against the right hand side of the guide rail and down against the squaring arm Fig 31 Lock to see if there are any gaps between the framing square and the squaring arm If so the squaring arm needs to be adjusted To Re Square 1 By looking at where the gap is you can determine which way the squaring arm needs to go in order to be square again 2 Remove the squaring arm and locate the two screws inside of the slot 3 To adjust you must turn screws A amp B in equal but opposite directions To move Fig 33 112N Mat T T 604 Mat Guide the far right end of the squaring arm towards the top end of the machine turn Guide Knob LEE sens 2 adjustment screw B inward clockwise about a quarter turn and turn adjustment Mat Guide tt screw A outward counter clockwise a quarter turn Fig 32 4 Re install the s2. or straight edge between the Mat Guide and the Guide Rail Fig 35 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 oar w 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 Trouble Shooting bind on guide rail Cutting a Border Less Than 3 4 Mark mat back Problem Solution side using a pencil and do not use Mat Guide Hooks or Curves e Blade depth set too deep Blade Life Use only authentic Logan blades to ensure best e Blade is dull results No two blades last the same amount of time Size of e Blade is catching on previous cut in Slip Sheet mats and differences in mat board effect blade life It is best e Uneven pressure being applied to practice to use a new blade whenever starting a new project Cutting Head during cut Overcut on Top Cut e Blade depth set too deep Warranty Overcut on Bottom Cut e If too small align start and stop indicator slightly below Logan Graphic Products Inc Logan warrants the 550 1 pencil line and cut 560 1 SIMPLEX CLA
3. 3 2 Set the Mat Guide to the desired border width For example for a 2 border align the front of the Mat Guide at the 2 mark and tighten the Black Knobs Fig 14 3 Make sure the Slip Sheet is in place before bevel cutting You must use a Slip Sheet The straight cut slot underneath the Guide Rail is for straight cutting only 4 Place the mat color side down under the Guide Rail and up against the squaring bar and mat guide Fig 15 5 Using a pencil draw a line down the full length of the back of the matboard Turn the mat after each marking and repeat this for the remaining three sides Fig 16 LOGAN GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC Tools for Art Tools for Life Logan Graphic Products Inc Set squaring arm stop to dimension of cut Fig 11 Place mat color side down under guide rail and against squaring bar stop Set the proper depth setting on the Straight Cutting Head Hook the Straight Cutting Head onto the Guide rail past the end of the board to be cut Grasp the handle as shown in the picture pivot down and pull the Straight Cutting Head towards you Keep constant downward pressure on the Straight Cutting Head and the Guide Rail as you SLIDE UNDER SCREWS 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 847 526 5515 LoganGraphic com Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 6 Attach the 702 Bevel Cutter to t
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5. Cutter to the Guide Rail by fitting the black nylon guides over the raised edge of the channel wn 6 Position the cutter so the middle start amp stop line lines up with the marked line closest to the top of the machine Fig 17 NOTE Extra start amp stop lines are for reference to increase or decrease overcuts 7 With left hand depress the Anti Crawl Pin and firmly pivot the Blade Holder down into the mat Fig 17 NOTE It is essential to keep even downward pressure on the Blade Holder as you cut 8 Release the Anti Crawl Pin and pull the cutting head towards you until you hit the stop Fig 20 9 Rotate the blade holder back up to the neutral position turn the mat 1 4 to the right and use the cut line in the back of the matboard to start your next cut Complete this for remaining three sides Bevel Cutting Mat Openings Using Two Rail Stops production cuttin EXAMPLE Cutting a mat with a 2 border NOTE This method should only be used when cutting multiple numbers of mats that have the same outside and inside dimensions 1 Set the Mat Guide to the desired border width For example for a 2 border align the front of the Mat Guide at the 2 mark and tighten the Black Knobs Fig 14 2 Place the mat to be cut into the machine colored side down with the Slip Sheet underneath and lower the Guide Rail Fig 15 LOGAN eS Tools for Art Tools for Life Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauc
6. INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 550 1 560 1 SIMPLEX CLASSIC MAT CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL 40 in 101 cm mat cutting system with bevel amp straight cutters production stops 27 in 68 cm squaring arm amp stop For best results use only authentic Logan blades Uses Logan Replacement Blade 270 View How To Videos Online at LoganGraphic com videos L O G A N Purchase Date l GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC ID Number on bottom of board Tools for Art Tools for Life Date on bottom of board LoganGraphic com L759DN4 8 11 Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 Fig 1 Carton Contents 1 Straight Cutter Orientation 2 Bevel Cutter The procedures detailed in the 3 Squaring Arm following instructions refer to the Left 4 Squaring Arm Stop right amp left sides and top amp bottom i 5 Mat Guide of the machine as shown Fig 1 6 Mat Guide Channels 2 7 Channel Screws 2 8 Screwdriver 9 Rail Stops 10 Blade Pack 11 DVD Congratulations on your purchase of the Logan Simplex Classic Mat Cutter The Simplex Classic is a well designed mat cutter combining the best of what Logan mat cutters have to offer Features like heavy duty pull style bevel cutter with anti crawl pin pivot amp pull straight cutter production stops squaring arm parallel mat guide plus the flexibility to add additional accessories like the glass cutter or surfac
7. SSIC to be free from defects in parts and e If too big align start and stop indicator slightly above 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 foun Mat Borders Uneven Mat Guide not parallel to be defective Should the product need to be returned pencil line and cut d 0 Logan for repair or replacement parts authorization for any g y Ragged Bevel Cut e ng nona Sp anea return must come from Logan in writing Costs of returnin e Slip Sheet is worn out the product to Logan including insurances shall be borne b e Not changing the blade often enough 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 mat you are cutting warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied e Blade depth set too shallow 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 or 847 526 5515 LOGAN I GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC Tools for Art Tools for Life Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 6008
8. cales ig Mark a pencil Fig 28 73 line on the 12 Your Logan mat cutter is supplied with a separate set of either inch or metric machine here u scales If you prefer a different form of measurement than what is installed at 2 3 4 3 on your mat cutter use these simple steps to recalibrate your machine to the K i an alternate scale measurements 6 Apply the metric Switching inch scale to metric scale scale so the 7em __ mark aligns with Step 1 Using a pencil mark a small line on the machine next to the 2 3 4 mark of the pencil mark the inch scale Fig 27 Mark the line on the machine itself NOT the scale 7 metric scale Step 2 Carefully peel up and remove the inch scale and clean off any adhesive or Mark a pencil glue residue left behind line on the Step 3 Peel off the adhesive backing from the metric scale and apply it with the 7cm ee here mark exactly next to the pencil mark you drew Conversion 2 3 4 7cm Fig 28 4 AMO Switching metric scale to inch scale Apply the inch Step 1 Using a pencil mark a small line on the machine next to the 7cm mark of 4 scale so the 2 3 4 mark aligns with the Step 2 Carefully peel up and remove the metric scale and clean off any adhesive or 7 pencil mark glue residue left behind the metric scale Fig 29 Mark the line on the machine itself NOT the scale Step 3 Peel off the
9. e Straight Cutting Head align the top scribe line with the top border line and press down on the handle until the cutting head sits flat on the mat board and the Nylon Guides hook onto the Guide Rail lip Fig 22 Pull the Straight Cutting Head until the bottom scribe line lines up with the bottom border line Repeat until all borders are cut Fig 23 Adjustments Bevel blade depth adjustment 1 Increase depth to increase overcuts Decrease depth to reduce overcuts Hold the 702 Bevel Cutter upside down in your hand with the blade activated in the cutting position Measure the exposed amount with a ruler at the same angle as the blade For standard thickness mat board 4 ply 1 4mm only 1 8 of blade should be seen Fig 24 Turn blade depth screw clockwise to decrease blade depth and counterclockwise to increase depth NOTE Always have blade depth set so that Slip Sheet is only slightly scored Overcut adjustment 1 2 3 Use the marks on the start amp stop indicator to reduce or increase overcuts To reduce overcuts start amp stop like this Fig 25 To increase overcuts start amp stop like this Fig 26 LOGAN GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC Tools for Art Tools for Life Blade Depth Screw Increase Overcuts 6 Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 847 526 5515 LoganGraphic com Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 Changing S
10. e V groovers make the Simplex Classic a cost effective and useful tool for artists crafters photographers and framers This instruction manual is written to familiarize you with the product Please take some time to review the instructions before cutting You will find that the time taken will be well worth it and you will be cutting professional mats in no time PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 550 1 560 1 Simplex Classic 40 in vinyl covered cutting board with mat guide in aluminum channels two production stops 27 in squaring arm Straight and bevel cutting heads slip sheet screwdriver DVD and one 5 pack of Logan 270 blades Identification of Machine Components Bevel Cutting Head Start and Stop Indicator not visible in this drawing located on opposite side Line Cutting Board Guide Rail F which shows where to begin Used to guide cutting and endici Rail Stop heads while in use Holds blade in Anti Crawl Pin place for cutting Prevents cutting head Used to set the border from creeping forward when width of a mat and insterting blade into mat Nylon Guides keep the mat in position Guides which allow Bevel 3 Cutting Head to hook onto Guide Rail Straight Cutting Head a Cutting Board Vinyl covered base board of machine Mat Guide Mat Guide Channel Blade Holder Block which holds blade in place while cutting Has three separate depth settings Squaring Arm 27 in board mo
11. he Guide Rail by fitting the black nylon guides over the raised edge of the channel 7 Position the cutter so the middle start amp stop line lines up with the marked line closest to the top of the machine Fig 17 NOTE Extra start amp stop lines are for reference to increase or decrease overcuts 8 With left hand depress the Anti Crawl Pin and firmly pivot the Blade Holder down into the mat Fig 17 NOTE It is essential to keep even downward pressure on the Blade Holder as you cut 9 Release the Anti Crawl Pin and pull the cutting head towards you until middle start amp stop line lines up with bottom pencil line Fig 18 10 Rotate the blade holder back up to the neutral position turn the mat 1 4 to the right Complete this for the remaining three sides Bevel Cutting Mat Openings Using One Rail Stop most popular EXAMPLE Cutting a mat with a 2 border 1 Set the Mat Guide to the desired border width For example for a 2 border align the front of the Mat Guide at the 2 mark and tighten the Black Knobs Fig 14 Install or slide bottom rail stop over guiderail scale and set at 2 Fig 19 Place the mat to be cut into the machine colored side down with the Slip Sheet under neath and lower the Guide Rail Fig 15 4 Using a pencil mark one line along the full length of the matboard using the Guide Rail as a guide Fig 16 Turn the mat 1 4 turn to the right before cutting 5 Attach the 702 Bevel
12. lly extended standard 4 ply mat board midale setting or safety fully retracted Mat Guide Assembly 1 Press each Mat Guide Channel into board slots with rounded end towards guiderail Fig 6 2 Insert two channel screws from the UNDERSIDE of board and tighten Fig 6 3 Loosen each mat guide knob three full turns 4 Hold mat guide at ends with your thumbs on the loosened knobs with raised edge facing guiderail and evenly drop mat guide into channels 5 Slide to adjust and tighten knobs to lock mat guide Fig 7 LOGAN a GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC Tools for Art Tools for Life Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 847 526 5515 LoganGraphic com Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 Squaring Arm Assembly 1 Line up squaring arm along side of slot ensuring the bottom of the v groove is underneath screw Fig 8 2 Slide into the slot Fig 8 3 Align slots and tighten screw Fig 9 4 Slide stop onto squaring arm Fig 10 Straight Cutting Board to Size Remove mat guide and slip sheet Or e 0 IN make your cut Fig 12 CAUTION Be careful to control the Straight Cutting Head as it breaks through the end of the matboard as it will tend to jump towards you Bevel Cutting Mat Openings Without Rail Stops Line to Line EXAMPLE Cutting a mat with a 2 border 1 Move stops out of cutting area or remove from rail Fig 1
13. onda IL 60084 847 526 5515 LoganGraphic com Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 Using a pencil mark a line along the full length of the matboard using the Guide Rail as a guide Fig 16 Turn the mat 1 4 turn to the right before cutting Install or slide the top Guide Rail Stop onto the Guide Rail and slide it past the far end of the matboard but do not tighten it Install or slide the bottom Guide Rail Stop onto the Guide Rail and tighten at the 2 mark on the Guide Rail scale Fig 19 Hook the bevel cutting head onto the Guide Rail and slide up until the Start amp Stop indicator lines up with the marked line closest to the top of the machine Slide the top Guide Rail Stop towards you until it makes contact against the bevel cutting head and tighten Fig 21 Both Guide Rail Stops are now set to make repeated opposite side cuts on a multiple number of mats of the same size To then cut the other side of the mats reset the top stop as you did in step 6 and cut the remaining sides Straight Cut Mat Opening EXAMPLE Cutting a mat with a 2 border 1 2 Set the Mat Guide to the 2 mark on the scale and retighten the black knobs Place the mat to be cut into the machine colored side down with the Slip Sheet underneath and lower the Guide Rail Using a pencil mark a line along the full length of the mat board using the Guide Rail as a guide Repeat this for remaining three sides Using th
14. quaring arm and check for square This is a trial and error method In some cases more than a quarter turn is needed in some cases less Mat Guide Assembly 602 Slide If mat guide wedge becomes unscrewed from mat guide reassemble making sure angle of wedge is aligned correctly Fig 33 603 Wedge LOGAN a GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC x Tools for Art Tools for Life Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 847 526 5515 LoganGraphic com Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 Re parallel Mat Guide Tools Needed Phillips Screwdriver Ruler To re parallel the Mat Guide first determine that the Mat Guide is out of parallel by doing a parallel test Parallel Test 1 Lock the Mat Guide at the 2 mark on the scale Fig 34 2 Place a scrap piece of matboard under the Guide Rail and up against the Mat Guide at the far end of the machine Using a pencil mark a line across the matboard Slide the mat all the way down near where you are standing keeping under the Guide Rail Mark another line across the matboard The piece of matboard should now appear to only have one single line across it If the two lines drawn do not line up with each other the Mat Guide needs to be re paralleled To Re parallel 1 Release the Mat Guide 2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the four screws on either side of the black knobs one turn 3 Place a ruler
15. unted 90 bar used to hold mats square when straight cutting and as a stop when bevel cutting Slip Sheet A Slip Sheet is a piece of scrap mat board that is placed beneath the mat when bevel cutting Blade Cover Covers blade on Blade Holder Blade Screw Holds blade in place inside Blade Holder LOGAN 2 GRAPHIC PRODUCTS INC 7 Tools for Art Tools for Life Logan Graphic Products Inc 1100 Brown Street Wauconda IL 60084 847 526 5515 LoganGraphic com Instruction Manual Simplex Classic Mat Cutter Model 550 1 560 1 Blade Installation 1 Loosen blade retaining screw enough to allow blade holder to tilt back Fig 2 Loosen the blade holding 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 Slide blade sharp edge down fully into blade holder Fig 3 NOTE The hole in the blade is not designed to line up with the blade screw 4 Tighten blade screw 5 Tilt blade holder down allowing tip of blade to enter into the blade slot and retighten retaining screw Fig 4 Blade Installation Model 701 1 Straight Cutter Elite 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 Fig 5 NOTE Adjust blade to foamboard fu
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