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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CUTTING A MORTICE
When cutting a slot mortice it is important to start from the correct end of the work
piece. With the open side of the chisel set to the right - start the cut from the right
hand edge - or the same if cutting from the left. As the cut progresses the open side
of the chisel will remain open into the hole already cut to aid chip clearance.
If dust extraction is to be used the dust throat should be positioned just above the
timber and close to the chisel for best results.
To begin the cut, press the green start button and pull down on the operating handle.
For the initial cut, withdraw the chisel at 20mm depth. Now move the table to the
right by the width of the chisel and make a second cut to 20mm. Continue making a
series of shallow cuts until the whole outline has been completed. Now go back to
the starting position and make a second series of cuts deepening the mortice by a
further 20mm. Continue in this fashion until the mortice is to the depth required.
If the mortice now needs enlarging in width, use the handwheel to adjust the table
forwards or backwards and continue cutting.