IR light beam safety curtain on front table; safety cover on rear table; main switch and safety lock with key; 24 volt controls (low voltage); patented IDEAL safety drive; automatic blade and clamp return from every position; disc brake for instant blade stop; blade changing device covers cutting edge of blade; blade depth adjustment from outside of machine; blade and cutting stick can be changed without removing covers. Hydraulic clamp drive. Foot pedal for pre-clamping. Electric back gauge drive with control module for easy programming. Digital measurement display (cm or inches) with multilingual operator guidance, accurate to 1/10 mm or 1/100 inch. Stores 99 programs with up to 99 steps in each (up to 15 repeat cuts can be integrated as a single step). Pre-programmed for standard paper sizes. Memory keys for repeat cuts (manual) and quick setting of frequently needed measurements. Automatic SET function for reference measurement and paper EJECT function with and without program mode. DELETE and INSERT mode for correcting and modifying programs. Automatic correction in case of back gauge displacement. Push buttons for fast back gauge movement (forward and reverse). Integrated calculator. Self-diagnostic system with error indication on display.