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paper cutter

A professional who cuts, stores, and issues revenue stamps and labels. Responsibilities include:

  • Turns hand screws on paper-cutting tool to tighten paper guide that holds sheets of stamps or labels in position.
  • Pulls knife down by hand or steps on treadle that lowers knife to cut sheets.
  • Sharpens knife by rubbing it with abrasive stone.
  • Records number of sheets cut and sequence of serial numbers of revenue stamps.
  • Stocks cut revenue stamps and labels, and issues them on request.
  • May be designated according to type of paper item cut as revenue-stamp cutter.
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