Key Components
A – Hand Grip/Blade Arm/Blade Latch Assembly
B – Wood Base
C – Alignment Ruler
D – Hold-Down Clamp
E – Paper Guide Ruler
Assembly Instructions
None – your trimmer is ready for use right out of the box
Automatic Safety Latch
The patented automatic blade latch is a key safety feature of this
trimmer. It will lock with every complete cutting stroke, helping to
eliminate forgetfulness. Remember to always push the blade arm
down completely when you are finished cutting, to ensure that the
latch activates. Never remove the latch for any reason.
Operating Instructions
1. Place the trimmer on a flat, stable surface
2. Release the blade latch, which is located on the hand grip (A)
3. Lift the blade arm (A) up into cutting position
4. Slide the paper under the clamp (D), pushing the paper up
against the paper guide ruler (E), and use the rulers or the 1/2”
grid, to align the paper to the proper position.
CAUTION:
Keep hands and fingers behind the clamp (D)
at all times, away from the cutting blades
5. While holding the silver clamp handle (D) down with your left
hand, pull down the blade arm (A) to cut.
6. Always make sure that the blade arm is completely down and
locked when not in use.
Safety Information
• Always ensure that the blade arm is fully pushed down, and that
the blade latch is engaged, when not in use
• Never operate the trimmer without the clamp in place
• Always keep clothing, jewelry, watches, and hair away from
the cutting blade
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Do not carry the trimmer by the hand grip or the blade arm
For Best Cutting Performance
Use Trim-Ease Blade Lubricant for a smoother cut and to help
preserve the life of the cutting blade. To order, send $4.00 per stick
and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address below.
Customer Service
Telephone: (260) 563-0641
Fax: (260) 563-4575
Email: info@martinyale.com
Internet: www.martinyale.com
Address: Martin Yale Industries, Inc.
251 Wedcor Avenue
Wabash, IN 46992
Visit www.martinyale.com for information on office products,
including folding machines, punches, and catalog racks.
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AUTOMATIC BLADE
SAFETY LATCH
Literature Part No. M-S027087 Rev.2 10/5/07
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