Minimum length behind the blade (narrow cut): 1 3/8 inches Cutting length behind blade: 15 5/16 inches Table length in front of blade: 9 inches Electric blade drive Patented lever-activated, fast-action clamp system Solingen steel blade Side guide with measuring scale Steel blade carrier and adjustable blade guides Spindle-guided back gauge with calibrated crank Bright optical cutting line Digital display for exact back gauge positioning Comprehensive \"SCS\" safety package Back gauge is adjustable, and the digital display tells you the exact position of it; very handy when dealing with various paper sizes. A user-friendly optical line allows you to make accurate cuts every time. Very safe; blade can immediately be stopped by employing the disc brake, safety lock prohibits unauthorized use, 24-volt controls (low voltage), and more \"SCS\" safety features. The Ideal Triumph 4315 semi-automatic paper cutter is an impressive machine that can execute impressive cutting with its powerful electric blade drive. The user-friendly LED optical cutting line displays where exactly you are cutting and allows you to make accurate cuts every single time. With the digital measurement display, precise positioning of the manual back gauge is achieved. The side guide equipped with a measuring scale also increases precision. The Triumph 4315 semi-automatic cutter is large enough to handle a wide range of paper sizes. This 4315 has a cutting width of nearly 17 inches and is capable of performing very narrow cuts. The strong, Solingen steel cutting blades cut through a favorable 1 1/2 inches of paper stock.