Fletcher 2100 Manual
Fletcher 2100 Manual
Fletcher 2100 Manual
OWNERS
MANUAL
FLETCHER 2100
PROFESSIONAL MAT CUTTING .. :.
SYSTEM
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THE FLETCHER-l"4
65 Spring Lane Farmington, CT 060 - 3139 1-800-THE-FTCO In CT (203) 6n-7331 Fax (203) 676-8858 Telex 966-479
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction/Warranty
Fletcher 2100 Professional Mat Cutting System
Page 3
Page 4/5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10/11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19/20
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting Guide
Page 21/22
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PARTS LIST
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Fletcher 21 00
Cutting Head
Sizing And Sc;-uaring Arm
Base Extensiqn
Measuring Stops
Angle Mat G~ide
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! The Fletcher 2100 Professional Mat Cutting System is designed for you, the framing
professional who requires consistent, high quality results. You will produce quality mats because the
Fletcher 2100 provides the kind of features that professionals have asked for. The Fletcher 2100 is
available in 40", 48", and 60" models.
The Cutting Head, the heart of the machine, is a precision device which glides on three roller bearings
and is guided by a polished chrome plated steel shaft. A wide Comfort Grip provides a comfortable means
of operating the bevel cutting blade. The Clamp is hardened aluminum which is light weight, but very wear
resistant. As a result, adjustments will rarely be required.
The same type blade is used for bevel cutting and sizing cuts. Each is held in a protective Magazine that
makes blade changing a fast and safe operation. The blade extension adjustment screw is on the
magazine and once set, will remain the same from blade to blade.
A unique feature is provided by a Locator Pin which allows you to quickly set common mat borders at 1 '12"
to 5" in '12" increments. The exclusive Mat Gage used with the Locator Pin permits accurate settings for
liner mats.
Two Squaring Fixtures permit a quick and simplified technique for squaring Mat Guide.
The Base is made of rigid, non-warping anodized aluminum. Mat borders up to 8%" can be
accommodated, however, an optional Base Extension can be added permitting borders up to 16%".
Measurement scales are easy to read, and multiple mat liners, V-grooving and other creative designs are
easily and accurately produced.
Optional Measuring Stops assure accurate length of cuts to avoid overcutting and undercutting corners.
Positive clamping prevents slipping when the Head contacts them. Both the upper and lower Measuring
Stops can be placed over the shaft or removed without disassembly.
The sizing and Squaring Arm assembly is an excellent option. It attaches rigidly to the Base and will
produce accurate and square down-sizing of mat board.
The optional Angle Mat Guide permits a variety of angle cuts. You can be as creative as you wish with
either single or multiple mats.
Advanced as it is, the Fletcher 2100 is easy to learn to use. Its helpful features can be mastered in a very
short time. This Owners Manual will guide you through SET UP, SQUARING ADJUSTMENTS, HOW TO
CUT MATS, MAINTENANCE, a TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE, and a PARTS LIST. With this manual at
hand, we are sure you will be cutting mats a short time after taking your new Fletcher 2100 Professional
Mat Cutting System out of the box. Patent Nos. 4,798,112; 4,867,025; 4,871 ,156.
WARRANTY
The Fletcher-Terry Company warrants the Fletcher 2100 Professional Mat Cutting System to be
free from defects in parts and workmanship for 2 years. The Fletcher-Terry Company warrants
that it will repair or replace any such defective machine or replace parts, providing the machine
has been under normal use and service. Authorization for the return must come from The
Fletcher-Terry Company in writing. Proof of purchase must be submitted to validate warranty
coverage.
This warranty is in lieu of all other agreements and warranties expressed or implied. The FletcherTerry Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person or representative to assume for
it any other liability in connection with the Fletcher 2100 Professional Mat Cutting System. The
Fletcher-Terry Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses, incidental or consequential,
direct or indirect, arising out of the use of this product.
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MAGAZINES-Cutting blades
are conveniently mounted in
identical Magazines for both
bevel and straight cuts. Blade
changing and projection
adjustments are easily made
away from the Head. Spare
magazines can be pre-loaded
and adjusted for varieties of
mat thicknesses.
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Figure 1.
BASE-Interlocking sections
of non-glare anodized
aluminum that resists warping,
reduces weight and pro 'des
rigid assembly for long-{ife
accuracy. Additional (0 . all
Base section extends a
borders an add' ,
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PATENTS #
4,798,112
4,867,025
4,871,156
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TOOLS REQUIRED
Two Hex wrenches (3/32/1, and 5/32") are included with the machine. The first is used if adjustments to
the Head are required later, the 5/32" wrench is used when you add the Base Extension and
Squaring Arm assembly options.
For set up, you will only need a Phillips screw driver.
Hex wrenches
(3/32/1, and 5/32")
When the Fletcher 2100 is removed from its shipping carton, check following items from the
parts bag, and packaging.
1. Owners manual
2. Fletcher catalog
3. Package of 100 mat blades
4. (2) Squaring fixtures
5. (2) Hex wrenches
6. (2) Locator pins
7. Mat gauge
8. (9) Rubber bumpers
MAT BLADES
Two types of "Fletcher Super Keen" mat blades are available. The 05-012 is .012" thick and is used for
cutting regular mats. The 05-015 is .015" thick and may be preferred for denser mats. The Head has two
cutting positions. Bevel cutting is on the left and on the right is a vertically mounted blade for down-sizing
mat board.
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SQUARING AILJUSTNIENTS
SQUARE THE MAT GUIDE.
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Squaring Fixture
SQUARING AIUUSTMENTS
AD.lUST MAT BORDER DIMENSION AND SCALE INDICAmR.
1. The Locator Pin is a very helpful device for
producing accurate and repeatable border
widths. Place the Locator Pin in the 2" hole
in the Mat Guide Slide. Slide the Mat
Guide to the right until it touches the
Locator Pin and tighten both Locking
Knobs. Notice the hex screw which actually
contacts the Locator Pin. The scale
Indicator will be close to the 2" mark on the
scale.
Place a piece of mat board under the
Clamp, against the Mat Guide and against
the extended Mat Stop. Cut a strip with the
bevel cutting blade and measure its width
carefully. If it is not exactly 2" wide, correct it
by moving the Mat Guide to the left far
enough to reach the hex screw which rested
against the Locator Pin. Using the 3/32" hex
wrench (provided in the parts bag), turn this
screw clockwise if the mat border was too
wide, or counterclockwise if it was too
narrow. One full turn equals about V32".
2. Repeat step 1, if necessary until the border
is exactly 2". (See Fig. 6).
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Holding Screw
Indicator
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You will receive the right sizing Squaring Arm components disassembled into three parts. the
Squaring Arm with an inch/metric scale, the Angle Brace, and a Squaring Arm Stop.
1. The Fletcher 2100 should be resting on a
flat surface large enough to provide support
for the Squaring Arm.
You will see a hole in the Base about 5" from
the near end. Assemble the flat head screw,
from the parts bag, through the Squaring
Arm and the Base. Place the washer, lock
washer, and hex nut on the screw from
beneath the Base. Tighten to a snug
condition. (See Fig. 27).
2. On the right edge of the Base about 40"
from the near end, you will find a button
head screw which is threaded into a nut in
the Base. Remove the screw with the %2"
hex wrench. Leave the nut in the Base.
At the upper end of the Angle Brace, you
will see a hole in a bracket. Connect this
bracket to the edge of the base using the
button head screw and nut. Tighten the
screw only slightly.
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Squaring Arm
Angle B.ace
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of your FLETCHER 2100 PROFESSIONAL MAT CUTTER is simple.
1. Keep a dry, lint free cloth near the machine. Wipe the shaft and mat clamp frequently during use to
remove loose paper particles, dust, and other foreign matter. DO NOT USE OIL OR WAX. Cover the
machine when not in use.
2. Periodically check the squareness of sizing cuts and dimensions of bevel borders. If corrections are
required, follow the procedures outlined on Pages 8 and 11 . The frequency of inspection depends
upon how many people are using the cutter and the care it is given. If set up properly and the
mounting and adjustment screws are not changed, it will produce good results indefinitely.
3. Areas of sliding contact are protected by the use of polished, chrome plated steel shaft, hardened mat
clamp, 3 roller bearings and space age friction resistant bushings.
4. If the HEAD should ever develop side to side looseness, correction is easy. Referring to Page 22,
tighten the two shaft BUSHINGS by tightening set screws NO.2 with the 3J32" hex wrench. Start with
either screw. Tighten it slowly while sliding the HEAD back and forth on the SHAFT. When you feel the
HEAD drag, loosen the screw slightly. Do the same with the other screw. This will correct side to side
wobble. Do not overtighten.
5. If the HEAD wobbles around the SHAFT tighten screw No.1 in Fig. 24 on page 22. Slide the HEAD
back and forth while making the adjustment with the 3/32" hex wrench to prevent over-tightening and
binding the HEAD.
6. If it is ever necessary to remove the HEAD, follow this procedure:
A. Remove both blade MAGAZINES. Remove the hex head bolt from the near end of the SHAFT. Be
sure to keep the spring washer with the bolt.
B. Remove the two button head hex screws from the lower HINGE BRACKET which holds the SHAFT
BRACKET. Use the %2" hex wrench provided.
C. Slip the HINGE BRACKET off the SHAFT. These steps are accomplished by lifting the Clamp
Handle just enough to allow the parts to be removed. Do not lift the CLAMP HANDLE any higher
than clearance requires.
D. Slide the HEAD off the shaft. Hold your hand beneath the HEAD to prevent the ROLLER BEARING
from falling to the floor. Re-assemble the HEAD in the reverse order.
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7. If the HEAD makes a rumbling noise it is caused by paper debris on the CLAMP or ROLLER
BEARINGS. Since the left side ROLLER BEARINGS are exposed, they are easy to clean. The
ROLLER BEARING on the right, under the HEAD can be cleaned without removal. First make certain
the CLAMP is clean. Loosen set screw NO.1 in Figure 24 one or two turns. Tack down one end of a 6"
strip of tape on the right side of CLAMP and fold back so the glue side of the tape is up. Slowly slide
HEAD over the tape so that right side ROLLER BEARING rolls on the tape. Debris will be transferred
to the tape. Readjust set screw No.1 to eliminate HEAD PLAY.
8. Both the bevel and straight pivot heads should rotate freely, but without excessive play. The PIVOT
SCREW (No.5 in Fig. 26, Page 24) must be tight. It is accessible after removing the MAGAZINE.
Right Roller
Bearing
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Blade
Clearance
Figure 24
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PARTSLIST
FLETCHER 2100 ASSEMBLY
Ref.
No.
3
4
5,
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Part
No.
Description
12-500
12-001
12-116
12-501
12-502
12-503
12-504
12-004
12-505
12-506
12-507
12-508
12-006
12-121
12-007
12-008
12-009
12-010
12-011
12-012
12-013
12-014
12-015
12-509
12-510
12-511
12-512
12-513
12-019
12-020
12-021
12-022
12-023
12-024
12-025
12-031
12-032
12-035
12-039
12-040
Figure 25
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
9
1
6
2
2
1
1
1
1
12
1
1
Ref.
No.
Part
No.
Description
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
12-041
12-042
12-043
12-044
12-046
12-047
12-514
12-049
12-052
12-053
12-054
12-056
12-124
12-125
12-126
12-127
12-128
12-543
End Cap
Mat Stop Knob
Washer
Mat Stop
Acorn Nut
Plastic Knob
Key
Stop Screw
Wear Tape
Square Nut
End Cap Screw
Button Head Screw
Washer
Bracket
Flat Head Machine Screw
Lock Washer
Acorn Nut
Mat Guide Squaring Block
44
45
46
47
48
49
Quantity
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
5
9
20
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
20
49
6
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PARTS LIST
CUTTING HEAD
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Ref.
No.
Part
No.
Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
12-528
12-529
12-530
12-531
12-532
12-533
12-534
12-535
12-536
12-073
12-537
12-538
12-539
12-062
Quantity
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
Ref.
No.
Part
No.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
12-063
12-077
12-540
12-075
12-076
12-069
12-070
12-544
12-072
12-541
12-542
12-080
12-115
12-545
12-033
Description
Quantity
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
28
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Figure 27
Ref.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Part
No.
Description
12-101
12-099
12-020
12-027
12-100
12-025
12-098
12-106
12-515
12-103
12-104
12-024
12-016
12-056
12-516
12-047
12-514
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Quantity
PARTSLIST
BASE EXTENSION
Ref.
No.
1
Part
No.
Description
12-517
12-518
12-519
12-056
12-053
12-109
12-054
12-520
12-112
12-130
12-131
12-132
12-133
12-134
12-521
12-084
12-035
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Quantity
1
1
1
3
3
2
10
Figure 28
15
1
1
1
1
1
1
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MEASURING STOP
Ref.
No.
Part
No.
Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
12-522
12-083
12-084
12-521
12-523
12-524
12-525
12-526
12-095
12-040
12-090
12-092
12093
12031
12-032
12-527
Measuring Stop-Lower
Knob
Lock Nu1-Knurled
Stop Screw Assy.
Clamp Bar
Grooved Pin
Nylon Tubing
Measuring Stop- Upper
Shoe
Pan Head Mach. Screw
Spring
Knob & Screw Assembly
Button
Scale-Inch
Scale-Metric
Upper Stop Slide
Quantity
1
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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2
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POSSIBLE
CAUSE
"Hook" in cuts
ACTION
REFERENCE
SET UP
Blade dull
Adjust projection
of blade
New blade
MAINTENANCE
Head loose
MAINTENANCE
Dull blade
Worn out slip sheet
SET UP
HOW TO CUT MATS
Not cutting
through the mat
Blade position
Adjust projection
of blade
Replace blade
SET UP
Adjust projection
of blade
Adjust Measuring Stop
Stop Screw
SET UP
Blade position
Measuring Stop
SET UP
Head Binds or
too loose
Head Bearings
MAINTEI\lAI\lCE
Head "rumbles"
Clamp Dirty
Roller Bearing dirty
Clean Clamp
Clean roller bearings
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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Use~ care
when
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Triangle Points and Diamond Points
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