Carat X-COUP, Operating Instructions Manual

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14 Cutting method: Free depth cutting for multiple steps cutting
In free depth cutting, the cutting head is not locked in a fixed position. This cutting method enables multiple steps
cutting which consists of moving the table back and forth with the material to be cut under the rotating blade. For hard
material, it is recommended to use this cutting method (e.g. by doing many shallow cuts).
To do free depth cutting, please follow this procedure:
• Switch off the machine and make sure the blade is not rotating. (1)
• Loosen the adjusting handle (2)
• Adjust the depth stop and tighten the counter nut to fix it well. (3)
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Make sure the blade is not touching the table at any position of the table when the cutting head is at the lowest
position. (4)
• Put material on the table, adjust the position using the guide-a-cut. (5)
• Start the machine (6)
• Put your left hand on the table pushing handle. Put your right hand on the cutting head handle. Your right hand
should be ready to push the emergency stop in case of any unexpected problem. (7)
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Push the table slowly and without undue pressure towards the rotating blade. (8)