Logan 301-S - User Manual

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ID Number (on bottom of board)
Date (on bottom of board)
INSTRUCTION AND OPERATION MANUAL
32" (81.28cm) mat cutting system with straight and bevel
cutting heads - cuts board up to 29.5” (74.93cm) wide.
NOTE: This mat cutter is designed to cut only 4-ply mat board.
www.logangraphic.com
Logan Graphic Products, Inc.
1100 Brown Street
Wauconda, IL 60084 USA
Phone (847) 526-5515 Fax (847) 526-5155
Toll Free (800) 331-6232
L158N4 8_08
For best results use only
authentic Logan blades
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Logan Compact Mat Cutter. This
versatile and dependable tool will prove to be a useful device for those
seeking professional results from a low priced, easy to use mat cutter.
This instruction manual is written to aquaint you thoroughly with this
product. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with it before cut-
ting. You will find that the time taken will be well worth it and you will
be cutting quality mats in no time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Check of Contents 1
Identification of Machine Components 1
Work Surface/Orientation 1
Blade Installation 1
Operation
A. Straight Cutting a Mat Board to Size 2
B. Cutting a Beveled Opening 2
C. Cutting an Opening in a Mat Board Longer than 32” 2
D. Cutting a Beveled Opening Left Handed 2
E. Cutting a Straight Opening 2
Adjustments & Maintenance
A. Blade Depth Adjustment 3
B. Re-Parallel the Mat Guide 3
C. Helpful Hints 3
Trouble Shooting 3
Parts schematic available online at
www.logangraphic.com
Warranty
Logan Graphic Products, Inc. (“Logan”) warrants the 301-S COMPACT 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.
C O M P A C T
M O D E L 3 0 1 - S
Mat Cutter
Replacement Blade #270
Printed on recycled paper
with vegetable inks.
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Summary

Warranty

Logan Graphic Products, Inc. Contact Information

Provides contact details for Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Identification of Machine Components

Guide Rail

Used to guide cutting heads during operation.

Mat Guide

Sets border width and holds mat in position.

Cutting Board

The machine's vinyl-covered base board.

Bevel Cutting Head

Component for cutting beveled edges, includes knob, holder, guides.

Straight Cutting Head

Component for straight cuts, includes holder, cover, screw.

Work Surface and Orientation

Blade Installation

Blade Installation (Bevel Cutter)

Step-by-step instructions for installing the blade in the 302 Bevel Cutter.

Blade Installation (Straight Cutter)

Step-by-step instructions for installing the blade in the 701 Straight Cutting Head.

Operation

Straight Cutting a Board to Size

Detailed steps for performing straight cuts on mat board.

Cutting a Beveled Opening

Instructions for cutting beveled openings with the mat cutter.

Cutting Beveled Openings in Long Mats

Procedure for cutting beveled openings in mats longer than 32 inches.

Cutting Beveled Opening Left Handed

Guide for left-handed users to perform beveled cuts.

Cutting a Straight Opening

Steps for cutting straight openings in mat board.

Adjustments and Maintenance

Blade Depth Adjustment (Bevel Cutter)

How to adjust the blade depth for optimal bevel cuts.

Re-Parallel the Mat Guide

Procedure to realign the mat guide for accurate parallel cuts.

Helpful Hints

Useful tips and best practices for using the mat cutter.

Troubleshooting

Hooks or Curves

Solutions for common cutting issues like hooks or curves in the mat.

Overcut on Top Cut

Tips to avoid overcutting on the top edge of a mat.

Overcut on Bottom Cut

Tips to avoid overcutting on the bottom edge of a mat.

Mat Borders Uneven

Solutions for achieving even mat borders.

Ragged Bevel Cut

Solutions for preventing ragged bevel cuts.

Not Cutting Through

Troubleshooting steps for when the cutter fails to cut through the mat.

Creative Matting Guide

Double Rectangle Mat (Double Mat)

Detailed instructions for creating a double rectangle mat.

Off-Set Corner Mat

Instructions for cutting an off-set corner mat design.

Inlay Mat

Instructions for creating an inlay mat effect.

Logan 301-S Specifications

General

Brand	Logan
Model	301-S
Category	Cutter
Language	English