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5.2.2 Multiple step cutting
Multiple step cutting consists of moving the head back and forward on the material to be cut.
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Place the material to be cut on the table firmly against the guide-a-cut and the backstop,
keeping the hands well away from the blade.
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Move blade forward near the material and pull down the cutting head until blade is lowered to a
point where it will lightly contact the surface of the material.
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Then pass the blade beneath with rapid full length strokes, taking a shallow cut (approximately
3 mm deep as shown on the picture) on the forward. On the backward stroke, lift the blade just
clear over the cutting line.
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Complete each rapid stroke backward and forward by passing the material beyond the centre of
the blade before starting the reverse movement of the cutting head.
NOTE: the harder the material, the more rapid should be the forward and backward strokes.
Step cutting lessens the area of the blade circumference in contact with the material, keeping the
blade cool, running free and cutting at peak efficiency.
5.3 Cutting with an angle
You can cut from 0º to 45º by tilting the head. To this purpose:
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Loosen the two knobs maintaining the head to tilt the head to the desire angle.
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Retighten the two knobs.
5.4 General advice for the cutting
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Only materials with max. dimensions 1110x490x60mm and max. weight 10kg can be cut with
the machine.
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Before commencing work make sure tools are firmly seated!
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Select the right tools as recommended by the manufacturer depending on the material to be
worked, the working procedure (dry or wet cut) to be carried out and the required efficiency.
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Make sure the water pan contains enough water.
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Set the guide-a-cut to the desired width of cut, and to the desired angle using the two engraved
measurements to align it correctly.
