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Grey plastic guillotine paper trimmer with alignment grid and safety guard rail

Swingline 9312A ClassicCut Lite Trimmer 12" 10 Sheet Grey

SKU CH-WW55-9VVRT MPN 9312A

A compact 12-inch guillotine trimmer cuts up to 10 sheets with a dual-scale alignment grid and safety guard rail

  • Surface finishPlastic
  • Type detailsClassicCut Lite
  • Labor warrantyLimited ten-year warranty.
  • Product typeClassicCut Lite
  • Key features10 Sheet Capacity, Grey, 14 L x 17.625 W x 2.625 H inches, f
  • Product colorGrey
  • Cuts up to 10 sheets of 20-pound paper cleanly
  • 12-inch cut length handles common trimming tasks
  • Alignment grid with dual-scale ruler ensures accurate cuts
  • Guard rail and blade latch hook protect fingers during use
  • Lightweight plastic base at 1.3699 kg allows easy transport

ClassicCut Lite 12-inch Guillotine Trimmer

The Swingline 9312A is a compact guillotine trimmer built on a lightweight plastic base for easy transport. It uses a sharp blade to cut paper, photos and similar materials cleanly. An integrated alignment grid and dual-scale ruler support accurate measuring in inches and centimetres. A guard rail and blade latch hook provide safety during use and storage.

Upgrade from Scissors or Rotary Cutters

This trimmer replaces hand scissors or rotary cutters when you need straight, repeatable cuts on small stacks. The jump is worth it for anyone regularly trimming up to 10 sheets of 20-pound paper at once. It is not suited for heavy-volume jobs or materials thicker than the rated capacity.

Limits of the 12-inch Cut Length

The 12-inch cutting length restricts the maximum width of media you can trim in a single pass. The 10-sheet capacity caps throughput for larger batches. The plastic base keeps weight low at 1.3699 kilograms but may flex under aggressive force. No powered or automated cutting features are included.

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Price $54.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 680 comparable items (median $13.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSwingline
Model name9312A
Product typeClassicCut Lite
Product colorGrey
Size & build
Surface finishPlastic
Size details.25 in
In the box
Pack quantity1 each
More details
Type detailsClassicCut Lite

Questions about this item

How much desk space does the 14 x 17.625 inch base need?

The trimmer base measures 14 inches deep by 17.625 inches wide, so allow at least that footprint plus a little clearance for the swing-arm motion.

Which step of blade-latch release is most often missed?

Users forget to flip the blade latch hook forward before lifting the cutting arm; the arm stays locked until the hook is fully disengaged.

When should the guillotine blade be replaced?

Replace the blade when cuts on 20 lb paper become ragged or require noticeably more force, typically after several thousand cuts.

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