BX-3
Revision 11/00, Effective Date November 1, 2000
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SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION:
1. Cutting Setup:
DO NOT FORCE the blade to cut, it will do the job better and safer at rate for which it was
designed.
2. Step Cuts:
A Step Cut is performed when a series of small cuts of increasing depth are used to complete a single cut.
Step Cuts are used for large objects or for hard objects such as Firebrick and Pavers.
NOTE: 1. Step Cutting is the preferred cutting method for all cuts.
2. When cutting hard material Step Cutting should always be used.
3. Step Cutting will extend the life of the Diamond Blade.
(A)
Set Adjustable Cutting Guide
(B)
Position Masonry Piece
(B)
Step Cut “Push” Stroke
(A)
Step Cut Setup
(E)
Cutting Complete
(D)
Repeat Steps B and C
Until Cut Complete
(C)
Step Cut “Pull” Stroke
Ruler/Stop
Set Edge of Cutting
Guide to Desired Cut
Length on Ruler/Stop
Ruler Markings
Ruler/Stop
Set against Adjustable
Cutting Guide and
Ruler/Stop
Depress Trigger to
Start (Lock if Desired)
Hold Work
in Position
Push Direction
Lower Cutting
Head 1/4 -1/2
Inch During
Push Stroke
Lower Cutting
Head Additional
1/4 -1/2 Inch During
Pull Stroke
Pull Direction
Repeat “Push”
and “Pull” Strokes
Until Cut Complete
Release Trigger Switch
Raise Cutting
Head
Allow Blade to
Stop Before
Removing Work
Adjustable
Cutting Guide
