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Changing the Blade on the 45 Degree Front Cartridge

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Last updated: May 14, 2024
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Changing the Blade on the 45° Front Blade Cartridge

Changing the Blade on the 45° Front Blade Cartridge

  • The 45° Front metal orange blade cartridge is designed to cut 45° bevels on standard 4-ply matboard from the front of the mat.

  • The 45° Front metal orange blade cartridge is labeled with a 45° with a Triangle on the end.

    • The 45° front blade cartridge does not support blade depths above 16.

 

45 Degree Front Blade Cartridge Icon

  • Push the blade cartridge release down to eject the blade cartridge.

Push the Blade Cartridge Release Lever Down to Eject the Current Cartridge

  • Remove the blade from blade cartridge.

  • Mind the sharp edge.

  • The blade cartridge displays a diagram of the blade orientation (shown in contrast). 

  • Place new blade into cartridge with the longest side to the right and the bevel face down, lining up the bottom hole of the blade over the pin in the cartridge.

  • The blade should fit snugly into the recess space provided for it.