How to Use the Speed Gauge

You can use the lines on the Cutting Mat or a ruler for measuring the size of your strips and rectangles. The Speed Gauge eliminates most of this time-consuming measuring. With the QuiltCut2, the Speed Gauge allows you to cut identical strips, squares, rectangles, diamonds, equilateral triangles and other shapes quickly and accurately.
1.		Loosen the small thumb screw in the Head and insert one end of the Speed Gauge.
2.		Slide the Speed Gauge to align the desired measurement with the small indicator arrow on the Head. Tighten the thumb screw to a gentle pressure. Do not over tighten the screw or it will bend the Speed Gauge.
3.		With the fabric aligned and the edge trimmed, adjust the Cutting Guide to align the inside edge of the Speed Gauge at the edge of the fabric. This will set the strip width. Cut along the edge of the Cutting Guide for the first strip.
4.		Lift the knob on the Cutting Guide and slide the Head to align the Speed Gauge edge at the cut made in step 4. Note: Cut lines added for clarity.
5.		Cut another strip. Do not remove the strips if you are planning to cut shapes from them. Leaving them undisturbed on the Cutting Mat ensures better accuracy when cutting shapes later.