I'm not sure I understand your question completely, but this might be what you're confused about. . . You do lay your paper on the left side of the cutter, and the final piece you cut out will still be on that side. The measurements on the right side of the blade guide are for measuring the length of your paper. For example, if you wanted to cut a 3" x 5" piece, you line up the top edge of your paper at the 3" mark along the top of the cutter, then just pull your blade down to the 5" mark on the blade guide (the little pointers on the sides of the orange blade will show you the right spot), instead of all the way down to the bottom. Then you'll have to turn your paper so you can cut the 3" side (line up your paper to the 5" mark at the top and cut down to the 3" mark). Clear as mud, huh? Having the measurements on the guide I think is just kind of a way to save paper without having to cut all the way to the bottom of your paper each time. You can just cut out a rectangle or square of paper from your full size sheet instead of it ending up in 3 pieces by having to cut the full length. You can cut your paper all of the way to the bottom if you want and not use the measurements on the blade guide. The scrap pieces will just fall off to the right of the cutter. I bet if you practice a bit on scrap paper you'll get the hang of it.
I hope this is the answer you were looking for, and that I've explained it ok and haven't confused you more. Good luck!
Lisa
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